Part 1: Lab-Grown Diamonds Explained – Beauty Meets Innovation

Diamonds are timeless symbols of love, and at Affinity & Co. Jewelers, we’re proud to offer both mined and lab-grown options. Lab-grown diamonds are created in modern laboratories using advanced technology, producing stones that are chemically and visually identical to natural diamonds. They’re not imitations, but real diamonds—crafted through science rather than geology.

How They’re Made

Two main methods bring lab-grown diamonds to life:
- High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT): Replicates the conditions found deep within the Earth.
- Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Grows a diamond crystal layer by layer using carbon-rich vapor.

How They Compare to Natural Diamonds

- Sparkle & Hardness: Lab-grown diamonds shine just as brilliantly and rate 10 on the Mohs hardness scale.
- Certified Quality: Respected labs like IGI and GIA grade them using the same standards as mined diamonds.
- Visual Appeal: To the naked eye, they’re virtually indistinguishable from natural stones.

Natural diamonds remain wonders of the Earth, formed over billions of years. Lab-grown diamonds represent innovation and modern values. Both are stunning choices for engagement rings and fine jewelry.