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Lab Grown VS Mined Diamonds
The diamond mining industry, recognized for its profitability, is also notorious for its destructive impact. Often lacking proper regulation, it frequently involves unethical labor practices and environmental harm.
In a society increasingly mindful of the mining industry's consequences, more couples are seeking ethical alternatives. Lab-grown diamonds, being fully traceable, socially responsible, and free from mining, present the ideal choice for couples mindful of environmental impact.
Our lab-grown diamonds match their mined counterparts in every aspect, except for the mining process. Chemically and optically the same, our lab-created diamonds exhibit the same mesmerizing fire, brilliance, and scintillation as mined diamonds, ensuring there are no discernible visual distinctions.
Introduction
The natural diamond mining industry is highly profitable but also notorious for its destructive impact on both the environment and communities. With increasing awareness of these consequences, more couples are turning to sustainable and ethical alternatives.
Up to 95% cheaper
In comparison to a mined diamond of equivalent size and quality, a lab-grown diamond stands out for its remarkable affordability.
Lab-grown diamonds lack the substantial markups typically associated with mined diamonds, offering exceptional value for your investment. The diamond industry has a history of leveraging inflated prices and using misleading advertisements, perpetuating the notion that a larger diamond equates to a greater love.
This perception still lingers in modern society, and mined diamonds commonly carry markups of at least 100% or more. Fortunately, lab-grown diamonds evade such exorbitant markups. When you acquire a lab-grown diamond, you're essentially paying for the laboratory creation process and nothing more.
Eco-Friendly Choice
As lab-grown diamonds are cultivated within controlled laboratory settings, they eliminate the necessity for mining. Consequently, lab-grown diamonds diverge significantly from their mined counterparts in terms of environmental and social impact.
This absence of mining mitigates potential issues such as deforestation, child labor, unsafe working conditions, and the displacement of local communities. Opting for lab-grown diamonds signifies an ethical and eco-friendly choice.
By choosing these diamonds, you never have to question whether a child has endured hardship to obtain your glittering gemstone.
Durable & Beautiful
Crafted from pure carbon, lab-grown diamonds share the same elemental composition as mined diamonds. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, laboratories replicate the conditions found in the Earth's mantle where natural diamonds originate.
Subjected to intense heat and pressure, adept technicians foster additional layers upon a diamond seed, culminating in the creation of a stunning, lustrous diamond! Scoring a perfect 10 on the Mohs hardness scale, lab-grown diamonds stand as one of the hardest substances known to humanity.
Their exceptional durability ensures they withstand the rigors of daily wear, making them an ideal choice for an enduring symbol like an engagement ring, promising a lifetime of enduring sparkle.
Affordable Luxury
Lab-grown diamonds are up to 95% more affordable compared to mined diamonds of the same size and quality. Unlike mined diamonds, they are not subject to inflated markups. At Karat World, you only pay for the creation of your diamond — nothing more.
