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Diamond Types

Understanding Natural Diamonds and Lab-Grown Diamonds

Do you work with Natural Diamonds or Lab-Grown Diamonds?

We work with your choice of both Natural and Lab-Grown Diamonds for all of pieces, including all Signature Engagement designs, Wedding Bands and Fine Jewellery. As all of our pieces are made-to-order, this is a very personal preference. You can under

What is the difference between Natural and Lab-Grown Diamonds?

A lab-grown diamond is precisely that, a diamond. The difference lies in the growth process. What makes natural diamonds so special, is that they have formed over a billion or more years in the earth. Lab-grown diamonds are grown under highly control

Can you show me the difference between a Natural and a Lab-Grown Diamond?

Chemically, physically and optically, there is no difference between Natural and Lab-Grown Diamonds. This means there is no way to tell them apart to the eye - even a highly trained jeweller or gemologist could not distinguish them. Only highly speci

What does Post-Growth treatment mean on the diamond certificate?

Post-growth treatments are commonly used to reduce, eliminate or change the colour-appearance of a lab-grown diamond. Brown is the most common colour variety of diamonds, whether natural or lab grown. Brown is currently more prevalent in lab diamonds