LAB GROWN DIAMONDS
What you need to know
Lab-grown diamonds, also known as lab-created or synthetic diamonds, are a fascinating alternative to naturally mined diamonds. While they share the same chemical composition and physical properties as natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds are created in controlled environments using advanced technology, replicating the natural process of diamond formation. One of the significant advantages of lab-grown diamonds is their ethical and sustainable nature, as they are free from the environmental and ethical concerns associated with mining.
They also often come at a more accessible price point compared to natural diamonds of similar quality. When considering lab-grown diamonds, it's essential to understand their grading standards, which follow the same 4Cs (carat, cut, color, clarity) as natural diamonds. With their indistinguishable brilliance and allure, lab-grown diamonds offer an eco-conscious and ethically responsible choice without compromising on quality or beauty.
When Daniel Swarovski founded his company in 1895, his vision was to make luxury accessible by producing dream filled jewels available to all women of all ages around the world, and to inject glamour into women‘s everyday lives. Swarovski Created Diamonds build on Swarovski‘s 125-year heritage of creativity, craftsmanship and innovation, marking a new step forward in the company‘s brilliant history of innovative man-made materials.
Swarovski Created Diamonds are a 21st century innovation that builds on our heritage of mastery and craftsmanship, dating back to the company’s founding in 1895. Swarovski pushes the boundaries of art and science in offering lab-created diamonds in 16 astonishing colours – the most extensive assortment of hues available on the global market today, marking the promise of a colourful future.
While honouring the miracle of nature, lab scientists utilise ground breaking technology to speed up the extraordinary diamond formation process. Under laboratory conditions of intense heat and pressure, a tiny diamond seed is nurture with carbon atoms. Layer by layer, the diamond grows and forms before being precision-cut to perfection by expert master cutters. The result is a sparkling diamond identical to its natural counterpart.
Lab-created diamonds are 100% diamonds and can only be distinguished from mined diamonds with sophisticated lab equipment. The only difference is that the origin is a laboratory and not the earth. Swarovski Created Diamonds are identical to mined diamonds possessing the same chemical composition, hardness, brilliance and fire – just as a greenhouse-grown orchid is identical to one found in nature.
All Swarovski Created Diamonds are inspected by the reputable International Gemological Institute (IGI) to prove that they are laboratory grown. Same as mined diamonds our lab-created diamonds are hand-selected and grade per the 4Cs of clarity, colour, cut and carat weight. As always, Swarovski Created Diamonds are cut to the highest Swarovski standards.
Swarovski Created Diamonds are available in six classic diamond cuts: Round Brilliant, Square Princess, Cushion, Pear, Oval and Radiant. Each is a masterpiece of cutting technology with its own personality, charm, and story able to bring every brilliant idea to life.
Since lab-created diamonds can only be distinguished from mined diamonds with sophisticated lab equipment our Swarovski Created Diamonds 0.10ct and larger are laser engraved to clearly identify them as man-made. The microscopic inscription "SWAROVSKI CREATED DIAMOND" is only visible under strong magnification.
Swarovski honours the company founder Daniel Swarovski's vision of a responsible business that not only has its employee’s well-being at heart but also that of the environment and society as a whole. Swarovski Created Diamonds are an innovative product created according to the utmost environmental, safety and labour standards.
