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HPHT & CVD DIAMOND GROWTH PROCESSES EXPLAINED

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With more couples choosing to be more environmentally conscious, lab grown diamonds provide the perfect eco-friendly engagement ring. Over the last few years, lab grown diamonds have become an increasingly popular alternative to naturally mined diamonds. With more couples choosing to be more environmentally conscious, lab grown diamonds provide the perfect eco-friendly engagement ring. But what is a lab grown diamond ? A lab grown diamond is still a real diamond , their chemical and physical properties are identical. This makes it very difficult to tell the difference between a natural diamond and a lab grown one. Even the experts have a hard time distinguishing the two!   One of the fundamental differences between natural and synthetic diamonds is that naturally occurring diamonds are formed deep within the Earth’s crust. The intense pressure and heat causes carbon atoms to crystallize, thus forming diamonds. Lab grown diamonds on the other hand are manufactured using two sc...

WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN DIAMONDS ARE GIA GRADED?

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Are you ready to begin a new exciting chapter of your love story? Holey moley, engagement time comes with a lot of things to think about. Finding a perfect diamond engagement ring is one of your important decisions. Once you start the search, you can get confused about GIA-graded diamond rings , a variety of designs, diamond shapes , carat weights, and prices. According to the  Knot 2019 Jewelry & Engagement Study , the national average cost of an engagement ring in 2019 was $5,900. Quality and price go hand in hand. So, you need to pay attention to details, particularly to the diamond’s identity and quality characteristics. Make your diamond engagement ring worth the investment. Among a wide range of diamonds, it’s easy to purchase a fake. In order to avoid this, you should ask a jeweler for the grading report, in which you can see information about the GIA grading diamond in the ring.  Here you’ll learn about the GIA ,   the 4Cs   of diamond quality, and the...

How to Make Valentine’s Day Special During Covid

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With traditional date spots being closed or at a lower capacity due to the ever-present COVID-19 , there are fewer go-to spots than usual for couples to spend a S pecial Valentine’s Day celebration . There are always beautiful gift ideas that will make anyone feel special, but what can you do aside from giving gifts? Luckily we started brainstorming and came up with some other ways to celebrate the day of love with your special loved one(s). Some of these might already be a part of your everyday life together, but there’s always a new spin to bring to classic at-home date night ideas. Who  doesn’t  love a great game night? Grab your favorite board game or card game and some snacks (adult beverages optional) and sit around a table or comfy space and begin! Some games may be more encouraging for spending time together than others; we think everyone knows what Monopoly can do to relationships! Some of our personal favorites are Uno, Yahtzee, Checkers, Chess, Scrabble, Guess Who...

LAB DIAMOND CLARITY: WHAT TO LOOK FOR

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If you’re looking to buy a diamond or diamond jewellery , such as diamond rings , engagement rings or wedding rings , you’ll likely know or have been told about the 4Cs. The carat weight, cut, color and clarity are an important part in determining the price of a diamond.  For many, the clarity of a diamond is the least important element of the 4Cs , it’s vital to understand how it affects the quality and value of the diamond you buy.  This is more important also because there are more than just natural diamonds available today. With the option of lab grown diamonds for buyers, giving you more choice on how your diamond looks, understanding the different clarity levels is vital. Find out what you need to look for in our lab diamond clarity guide below . WHAT IS DIAMOND CLARITY?   Diamond clarity is the term used for the inclusions and blemishes a diamond has. The better clarity grade a diamond has, the fewer imperfections it has. Although diamond clarity affects the va...

Tips while buying loose lab-created diamonds

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We all want to be very consistent and particular while buying a lab-created diamond as we are investing in something that is durable and is going to stay with us probably for the rest of our lives. If you want to purchase a  loose lab-created diamond ,  there are some tips and tricks that will help you go about it. If you are someone who is looking for something like this, keep on reading!   The following are some pointers that will help you choose the most perfect lab-created diamond that will suit your personality and bring out the best in you.    Doing the research You should know what a real lab-grown diamond looks like as there are many sites online that sell diamonds that are not lab-grown and yet they look similar. Search for some online sites that are genuine. Do not rush.   See if the desired diamond is available. Check for the availability of the diamond that you seek for. Do not settle for any other clarity or color just because they don’t hav...