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A jeweller's bench in Hatton Garden, Luma Jewellery

How are lab grown diamonds made?

A lab grown diamond is made by recreating, in a controlled laboratory, the conditions that form a diamond in the earth. Two methods: HPHT and CVD.

How are lab grown diamonds made?

A lab grown diamond is made by recreating, in a controlled laboratory, the conditions that form a diamond in the earth. Two methods: HPHT and CVD.

A raw lab grown diamond beside a finished Luma diamond ring, Luma Jewellery

Do lab grown diamonds hold their value?

Not in the sense of resale, and the same is true of natural diamonds. Judged for wear rather than resale, a lab grown diamond holds its value well.

Do lab grown diamonds hold their value?

Not in the sense of resale, and the same is true of natural diamonds. Judged for wear rather than resale, a lab grown diamond holds its value well.

Eco-friendly lab grown diamond jewellers UK

Eco-friendly lab grown diamond jewellers UK

Several UK jewellers sell lab grown diamonds and market them as sustainable. Here is a closer look at what that means in practice, what to ask before you buy and...

Eco-friendly lab grown diamond jewellers UK

Several UK jewellers sell lab grown diamonds and market them as sustainable. Here is a closer look at what that means in practice, what to ask before you buy and...

Can you tell a lab grown diamond from a mined one?

Can you tell a lab grown diamond from a mined one?

You cannot tell a lab grown diamond from a mined one by looking at it. Not with the naked eye, not with a standard jeweller's loupe. Here is what actually...

Can you tell a lab grown diamond from a mined one?

You cannot tell a lab grown diamond from a mined one by looking at it. Not with the naked eye, not with a standard jeweller's loupe. Here is what actually...

Are lab grown diamonds worth it?

Are lab grown diamonds worth it?

For most buyers, yes. A lab grown diamond gives the same look, hardness and sparkle as a mined diamond for a fraction of the price.

Are lab grown diamonds worth it?

For most buyers, yes. A lab grown diamond gives the same look, hardness and sparkle as a mined diamond for a fraction of the price.

Are lab grown diamonds ethical and conflict free?

Are lab grown diamonds ethical and conflict free?

Lab grown diamonds remove most sourcing concerns tied to mined stones. No mining, no land disruption, traceable origin from day one.

Are lab grown diamonds ethical and conflict free?

Lab grown diamonds remove most sourcing concerns tied to mined stones. No mining, no land disruption, traceable origin from day one.