We get a lot of questions about the differences between lab-created diamonds and mined diamonds. If they’re grown in a lab, are they “artificial?” Are they synthetic diamonds? Let’s shine some light on the subject…
The short answer: Gemesis lab-created diamonds are just that - diamonds. Our colorless and fancy yellow man made diamonds possess the same exceptional cut, color and clarity, as well as identical chemical, optical and physical characteristics as the highest-quality mined diamonds. The only difference? Point of origin.
The Gemesis process begins when a small diamond seed is placed in a controlled environment, under high pressure and high temperature, with carbon (the atomic component of diamond). Under these controlled conditions, the diamond grows, atom-by-atom, layer-by-layer, recreating nature’s process. Like mined diamonds, lab-created diamonds emerge in the form of rough diamonds (cutting and polishing and setting come into play later in the process).
Gemesis lab-created diamonds and mined diamonds have the same hardness, specific gravity, refractive index and dispersion factor; are polished using the same equipment and techniques; and have the same brilliance, sparkle and scintillation. This chart from our Frequently Asked Questions page makes for an easy-to-understand visual reference. Gemesis.com is a great reference for information about lab-created diamonds. Didn’t have your question answered or want to learn more? The Gemesis loves speaking with those seeking lab-created diamond information and always welcomes your inquiries.
And if you’d like to compare the real thing(s) above to diamonds simulants, here’s a handy chart: