Are Lab Diamonds Cheaper than Natural Diamonds?
There’s a reason diamonds are the most popular stone in the world: they embody the word forever. While diamonds have been long regarded as a rare treasure and handed down through families for generations, today’s lab-grown diamonds offer a new source for those interested in owning this coveted stone.
What Are Laboratory-Grown Diamonds?
Also known as cultivated diamonds, lab-grown diamonds are manufactured in a laboratory instead of mined from the earth. They are created using an advanced technological process mimicking the natural way diamonds are formed deep under the earth’s surface. But while natural diamonds can take millions of years to form, lab diamonds only need weeks.
Are Lab Diamonds Cheaper?
When buying diamonds, it’s no secret that a quality gem can be a significant investment that comes with a higher price tag. Similarly, the cost of a lab-grown diamond depends on the source of its material, its quality, and how it’s cut.
Understanding The 4+1 Cs of Lab Diamonds and How They Affect The Price
When buying a lab-grown diamond, it’s essential to understand the 4 Cs, as well as Brian Gavin’s 5th C: cut/performance.
Clarity
Diamonds can have imperfections known as inclusions. These flaws or blemishes can be visible to the naked eye or require up to 10x magnification. Regardless, it’s important to consider the six categories on the diamond clarity scale chart when evaluating a diamond.
Color
While the ideal diamond is white or colorless, diamonds can be a variety of colors. They are graded on a scale from D to Z based on their level of yellow tint, with D being reserved for clear diamonds.
Carat
The weight of a diamond is measured in carats, and the heavier it is, the more it weighs in carats. Larger diamonds usually weigh more, which means they have higher carats.
Cut/Shape
All diamonds in their original raw form must be cut to fit into a specific jewelry setting. For example, Brian Gavin Diamonds offers patented cuts for maximizing light performance, including: round brilliant cut, cushion cut, emerald cut, pear cut, and oval cut lab diamonds.
Cut/Performance
Our bonus C “cut” is based on the performance of the cut, and how it stands up relative to our patented cuts. A superior, high-quality diamond should perform well and be both durable and beautiful.
A Careful Process Ensures Quality Lab Diamonds
Even though the timeline of our lab-grown diamonds is speedier than natural diamonds, at Brian Gavin Diamonds we always take a slow and steady approach to production no matter which process we use. By doing this, we avoid common issues in color and major inclusions. The result is a diamond with superior performance and brilliance.
Appreciate The Value of Lab Diamonds
Whether you choose lab-grown or natural diamonds, our goal at Brian Gavin Diamonds is the same: to provide you with the unparalleled brilliance of the Gavin Effect®. We are committed to our clients and have dedicated years of research and practice to produce the highest quality products, from lab-grown diamond engagement rings to all kinds of preset lab-grown diamond jewelry.
