1: What are lab-grown diamonds?
Lab-grown diamonds, also known as synthetic or cultured diamonds, are diamonds created through a process that simulates the natural conditions under the Earth's mantle in a laboratory setting. These diamonds have the same chemical composition and crystal structure as naturally mined diamonds, but they are grown under controlled conditions in a laboratory rather than being formed underground.
This allows for the production of diamonds with different shapes, sizes, and colors while offering a more environmentally friendly and controlled production process.
2: Are lab-grown diamonds real diamonds?
Yes, lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds. All of our diamond jewelry is set with lab-grown diamonds.
Please note that moissanite or cubic zirconia are not lab-grown diamonds.
3: Lab-grown diamonds VS natural diamonds
Lab-grown diamonds are chemically and physically identical to natural diamonds. They are all real diamonds. The difference between them is their different sources.
Lab-grown diamonds are the same as natural diamonds, and their quality is classified according to the 4C standards. For the same quality, the price of lab-grown diamonds is much lower than that of natural diamonds.
Nowadays, laboratory-grown diamond jewelry has become more and more popular among people. Not only can they obtain diamonds of the same quality ethically, but they can also enjoy the brilliance of diamond jewelry at a lower budget.
4: What are conflict diamonds?
Conflict diamonds are gems that are obtained in association with human rights abuses, child labor, violence, or severe environmental damage. In the 1990s, many of the world's diamonds came from Africa, particularly regions undergoing civil unrest. Rebel armies in parts of Africa were exploiting alluvial diamond fields to fund their wars against established governments, putting people and the environment in the middle of their conflicts. Diamonds obtained as a result of these activities are called conflict diamonds.
5: What is the Kimberley Process?
The Kimberley Process is an international certification scheme established in 2003 to prevent the trade of conflict diamonds, also known as blood diamonds. It requires participating countries to certify that rough diamond shipments are free from conflict and have been mined ethically. The process involves monitoring diamond production and export to ensure that diamonds are not being used to finance rebel movements or other unlawful activities.
6: What is Ingenuity Diamonds’ diamond policy?
Ingenuity Diamonds is committed to the sustainable development of the diamond industry. To this end, all of our jewelry is sourced from ethical, 100% conflict-free lab-grown diamonds.
7: What are the 4Cs of diamonds?
The 4Cs of diamonds are the four main criteria used to evaluate diamonds:
Carat
The weight of the diamond is measured in carats. One carat equals 200 milligrams. Generally, the higher the carat weight, the more valuable the diamond.
Cut
Refers to the quality of the diamond's cut and shape, including its ability to reflect and refract light. A high-quality cut enhances the diamond's brilliance and sparkle.
Clarity
Clarity ranges from internally flawless (FL-IF), which describes a diamond that has no external or internal inclusions, to included (I1, I2, I3) diamonds, where one can easily see inclusions with the naked eye.
Color
Diamonds are graded on a color scale from D to Z, with D being colorless and Z having noticeable yellow coloration. Grades D to F are considered colorless, G to J near colorless, and beyond J, diamonds show increasing levels of yellow tint.
8: What are the certificates for laboratory-grown diamonds?
The certificates for laboratory-grown diamonds include GIA and IGI.
9: Are there laser engravings on the diamonds?
Diamonds with an IGI certificate can see a line of symbols on the girdle of the diamond through professional instruments. This is an important method to verify the diamond.
