Lab Diamonds – The Future of Diamond Shopping
For many many years, people have been putting their money on mined natural diamonds. Whether you agree or not, there has been some point where even you have splurged extra for that extra bit of clarity in the natural stones that you are investing in. But its time to change that thought and start looking towards lab diamonds.
Why Pick Lab Diamonds Over Mined Ones?
Engineered diamonds, often referred to as lab cultured diamonds, are made in a laboratory in opposition to the natural ones that are mined from the earth. Now, this means that these diamonds are not scarce but instead can be produced on demand. This makes them significantly cheaper than naturally mined diamonds.
Manufactured diamonds, even though grown inside a lab, share the same properties and look as the natural diamonds. A regular person just cannot tell the difference even if both diamonds are kept side by side. Its only the trained professionals and jewelers with years of experience who can tell the difference between a diamond that is lab grown and a diamond that was mined. From iced watches to rings, these diamonds can be used everywhere.
Here’s a quick table showcasing the differences between a lab diamond and a mined one.
| Lab Diamonds | Natural Diamonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Produced in a lab using advanced technology | Formed naturally and mined from the ground |
| Rarity | It can be produced on demand and in an exact match to a VS1 F grade. | Hard to find high-quality ones like VS1 F grade |
| Cost | Affordable due to low production cost and better supply. | Higher cost due to mining, rarity, and market demand. |
| Ethics | Produced in an Eco-Friendly environment. | Does have environmental concerns associated with mining. |
Buying Loose Diamonds? Here’s what you should look for
At WatchMaestro, we are offering you the liberty to buy loose lab diamonds and use them the way you would like to. You can either have them in a bag ready for making jewelry down the line or get something made straight away. Buying loose diamonds allows you to select the exact specifications and qualities you always wanted. Here’s what you need to know when purchasing loose diamonds from us:
Clarity of the Diamond
Just like natural diamonds, even lab diamonds are real just their origin is different. This means even they have similar specifications where the clarity can differ from one diamond to another. We manage to always procure flawless and even VS1 and VVS1 lab diamonds for the best clarity. The clearer the diamond, the more brilliant it will be.
Carat Weight
Besides the clarity, the amount you spend on the diamond hugely depends on the carat weight. Larger diamonds are rarer and therefore more valuable. In this case, even the larger ones are manufactured but are still harder to make. We offer a range of carat sizes to suit every need and budget.
Different Cuts
Some of the more popular options in the diamond cuts are Radiant, Princess, Baguette and Emerald cuts. We offer all these cuts to offer a variety for the diamond shoppers.
Color
While diamonds are traditionally supposed to be colorless. The ones that are colorless have more value. However, for people ready to settle for something less for a better price can also look for near-colorless, faint yellow or even very light yellow diamonds. To maintain the highest standards, almost all of our diamonds are colorless.
Lab Diamonds – Making the Best Use of Them
Unlike natural diamonds, lab diamonds are not purchased as investments to be kept in the safe. They are purchased to be worn as a jewelry. But what are the best ways to show off some lab diamonds? From rings to chains to even watches, here are the best places to put your lab diamonds on.
Rings
One of the most common things in the diamond jewelry industry is the diamond rings. Rings are the best spot to showcase a nice heavy diamond, especially for women. So if you are buying these diamonds for your girlfriend or wife, ring might be the best place to put them on.
Bracelets & Chains
Bracelets and chains are something that are made for both men and women. Especially with these kind of jewelry, having a lab cultured diamond can make a massive difference. For the amount you would spend for 6ct of natural diamonds, you can end up getting 13-14ct of lab diamonds. Basically you get bigger diamonds, which go really well on bracelets and chains.
Watches
Since you are shopping for diamonds at WatchMaestro, you did see this coming. Yes, we can take these lab diamonds and even ice-out watches for you. Whether you would like an iced out Cartier Santos or put diamonds on your favorite Rolex watch, we can do that for you. And it makes much more sense to go in with lab diamonds for a project like this than getting natural diamonds studded on your watch.
