Mined Vs Grown Diamonds
Mined diamonds and Grown diamonds are both real diamonds. A jeweller, and any equipment will have a hard time telling them apart.
They share the same physical, chemical, and optical properties. The only difference is their origin, as they are cultivated in controlled environments using advanced technologies. Consider this distinction as you would the contrast between a baby born naturally and one conceived via an IVF procedure!
Many of Varniya's white colourless diamonds achieve the highest purity rating of Type IIa, a distinction that less than 2% of mined diamonds attain.
understanding Clearly Good diamonds
The apprehension surrounding grown diamonds is often fueled by the traditional mined diamond industry, which perceives synthetically grown diamonds as a disruptive force. By controlling the scarcity and suppressing the growth of lab-grown diamonds, some entities in the industry create uncertainty and skepticism around this innovative option.
The affordability of grown diamonds stems from the advanced technology used to create them, eliminating the need for mining, transportation, and artificially induced scarcity. By bypassing these costly and environmentally impactful processes, grown diamonds offer exquisite beauty without the steep price tag—truly diamonds that don't cost the Earth.
What our customers say
Real reviews from real people
Darshana
Hydereabad
Varniya has an amazing collection of diamonds and a very helpful staff who can suggest the right setting for the choice of your stone! Very satisfied with the certification and authentication of my purchase and a special call out for Varun who consistently gave regular updates on the delivery schedule.
Eeshan L.
Norway
Hi Varun and Team. Thank you for your support throughout the buying process. I thought the delivery to Norway will be having some challenges but it was well managed by your team. The output was fantastic. It was the perfect gift for my wife on our anniversary.
Philip O.
Dallas, USA
I live in the USA, grown diamonds have really caught on here and had no apprehensions in buying from a reputed family jeweller. Greatly recommend!
Shameem L.
USA
Thank you Varun and team for making this happen! Varun was prompt and got my ring ready in less than 3 weeks. It turned out to be better than I expected so thank you again for making our 5 year anniversary celebration even more special :)
Yatin G.
Gurgaon
Varun and team offered the best options to suit my budget. Resolved all my apprehensions to make a lab grown diamond purchase. The order I placed came out so amazing that I placed another order right away!
Choosing A Diamond
Grown diamonds are assessed by independent gemological organizations on the same 4Cs that apply to mined diamonds: Cut, Colour, Clarity, and Carat Weight.
These factors determine the quality of a diamond, and just like their natural counterparts, lab diamonds can range from poor to superlative quality. They are not universally perfect or flawless.
These grown diamonds undergo the same certification and grading process as natural diamonds. Reputable laboratories, such as GIA (Gemological Institute of America) or IGI (International Gemological Institute), provide certification that includes details about the diamond's quality, origin, and authenticity.
For lab grown diamonds there are 2 processes of growing diamonds, that includes the process of HPHT & CVD. There is a debate on which is better but at Varniya we optimize for the beauty of the diamonds rather an anything else, but we have a simple rule, VVS2 and below diamonds are CVD process whereas VVS1 & IF are processed via HPHT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Grown Diamond FAQ
They are both compressed carbon made of the same carbon atoms, arranged in the same crystal structure. The primary distinction between lab-grown and natural diamonds lies in their origin. Lab-grown diamonds are cultivated in simulated environments, clear traceability of their origin and production process.
In terms of quality, both types of diamonds are chemically identical and display similar brilliance and durability.
Yes, absolutely! Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds in every sense. They have the same crystal structure, chemical composition (pure carbon), and physical properties as natural diamonds. The only difference is their origin: lab-grown diamonds are created in controlled environments, while natural diamonds are mined from the earth.
Lab-grown diamonds exhibit the same exceptional quality as natural diamonds. They possess identical chemical and physical characteristics, including colour, clarity, cut, and carat weight. Reputable laboratories grade and certify lab-grown diamonds, ensuring they meet the same industry standards as natural diamonds.
Many of Varniya's white colourless diamonds achieve the highest purity rating of Type IIa, a distinction that less than 2% of mined diamonds attain.
With advancements in technology, it has become increasingly difficult to distinguish between lab-grown and natural diamonds with the naked eye. Gemological experts may use specialized equipment to identify their origin accurately, but for the average consumer and gemologists, the visual and physical characteristics are virtually indistinguishable. So one has to rely on the origin certificate to understand if a diamond is actually grown or mined.
Diamonds are created using two primary methods: High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) and Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD). In the HPHT method, a small diamond seed is subjected to high pressure and high temperature to grow into a larger diamond. In the CVD process, a diamond seed is exposed to a carbon-rich gas, causing carbon atoms to deposit and form a diamond crystal. YouTube has many many videos explaining the process! Happy learning.
