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.
Benefits of Clearly GOOD Diamonds
Crafted
Our diamonds are completely grown in India, without causing any harm to the environment, nor to the detriment of communities across the world that have the ill fortune of hosting diamond mines.
Clearly Good
Finally a better option when it comes to our love for diamonds. Better for the environment, better for our communities, better for you when it comes to price and choice. Diamonds from Varniya are Clearly Good
RICH HERITAGE
Varniya Diamonds come from the house of Vummidi Jewellers, who have earned the trust of the connoisseur since 1900
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What our customer say
Varun and team offered the best options to suit my budget. Resolved all my apprehensions to make a CGD purchase. The order I placed came out so amazing that I placed another order right away!
Yatin G.
I wanted something for everyday wear in a budget. Varniya was the perfect choice.
Amrita S.
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!
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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.
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.
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.
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