Can You Easily Distinguish Between a Mined and a Lab-Grown Diamond?

{"AutoID":52,"DateCreation":"\/Date(1660281209407)\/","DateModified":"\/Date(1731323238953)\/","CreatedBy":null,"ModifiedBy":"Rahul Bohra ","RecordStatus":"A","Title":"Can You Easily Distinguish Between a Mined and a Lab-Grown Diamond?","SubTitle":null,"Description":"\u003cp\u003eThe only difference between\u0026nbsp;lab grown\u0026nbsp;diamonds\u0026nbsp;and mined diamonds is that one is man made, created in laboratories, and the other is made under the surface of the Earth naturally. So, can you easily identify if a diamond is mined or lab-grown?\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe answer is no. You cannot distinguish between the two with your naked eyes.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, there are some ways in which you can identify its origin. We\u0026rsquo;ll tell you all about it in this blog.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook at the Inscription on the Diamond Girdle\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOne of the easiest ways to know whether it is a\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/types-of-lab-grown-diamonds/\"\u003elab-grown\u0026nbsp;diamond\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;or a mined diamond is to examine the inscription on the girdle of the diamond.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery diamond bought from an authentic retailer or wholesaler would have an inscription. Lab grown diamonds\u0026nbsp;are inscribed as\u0026nbsp;lab-grown diamonds. There could be other terms used, too, such as lab-made, lab-created, cultured, created, etc.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHowever, this inscription is extremely small and may not be easily legible to the naked eye. Hence, you might need a magnifying glass or a special instrument to read this inscription.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe size of the inscription may vary depending on the size of the girdle. You may require 10x, 20x, or 30x magnification to be able to read the inscriptions.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMost diamond retailers and wholesalers sell diamonds graded by laboratories. These diamonds are inscribed as\u0026nbsp;lab-grown diamonds. If the inscription is there, you can easily tell if it\u0026rsquo;s inscribed as lab-created or mined.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConduct expert tests\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiamond experts are skilled to identify the difference between\u0026nbsp;man-made diamonds\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;mined diamonds. There are some tests that labs can conduct.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExamine diamond fluorescence\u003c/strong\u003e:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/lab-grown-diamond-fluorescence-tips/\"\u003eDiamond fluorescence\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;is the ability of the diamond to emit a soft colored glow when it is exposed to ultraviolet light. Fluorescence can be examined by experts in laboratories. There are a few indicators that help distinguish between the two diamonds.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe indicators are\u0026nbsp;lab-grown diamonds\u0026nbsp;have a tendency to fluoresce more than mined diamonds. The color reflected in the process of both types of diamonds is different.\u0026nbsp;Lab-made diamonds\u0026nbsp;reflect orange, while mined diamonds reflect blue. These are intricacies that only diamond experts would know of and be able to examine.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt should also be noted that not all\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/man-made-diamonds-are-the-future-heres-why/\"\u003eman-made diamonds\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003eare real diamonds. Some are\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/why-real-synthetic-diamonds-are-cost-effective/\"\u003esynthetic diamonds\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and are not real.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the diamond grading report\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOne of the best and easiest ways to tell if a diamond was created in a laboratory or if it was mined from the earth is to look at its grading report.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery authentic diamond, whether mined or lab-grown, is graded and provided with a certificate of authenticity. Both lab-made diamonds and mined diamonds are graded for the \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/the-4cs-of-diamond-grading-all-you-need-to-know/\"\u003e4Cs\u003c/a\u003e \u0026ndash;\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ecolor, clarity, cut, and carat weight\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe diamond grading report should clearly mention the origin of the diamond, whether it was lab-grown or mined. Some organizations that grade diamonds are the Gemological Institute of America (\u003cstrong\u003eGIA\u003c/strong\u003e), International Gemological Institution (\u003cstrong\u003eIGI\u003c/strong\u003e), and Gemological Science International (\u003cstrong\u003eGSI\u003c/strong\u003e), among others.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe price difference between diamonds\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnother way to distinguish between\u0026nbsp;lab-made diamonds\u0026nbsp;and mined diamonds is to check the price. \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/types-of-lab-grown-diamonds/\"\u003eLab diamonds\u003c/a\u003e are at least 40 to 50 % less expensive than mined diamonds.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAnd so, if there are two diamonds \u0026ndash; one, a lab diamond, and the other, a mined diamond \u0026ndash; of the same size and properties, the easiest way to tell the difference would be the price. The\u0026nbsp;lab created diamond\u0026nbsp;would be much cheaper than the mined diamonds.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver to you\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere\u0026rsquo;s not much difference between lab and mined diamonds that one can figure through the naked eye. But we\u0026rsquo;ve told you about a couple of ways in which you can distinguish between a lab grown diamond and a mined diamond.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSo, the next time you buy a diamond, you can easily apply this knowledge and make an informed decision. Afterall, a diamond is a special investment, and you\u0026rsquo;d want to pick yours only after thoughtful consideration.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","FromDate":null,"ToDate":null,"Image_Url":"can-you-easily-distinguish-between-a-mined-and-a-lab-grown-diamond.jpg","Image_Alt":"Minded vs. Lab Grown Diamonds","KeyWords":"lab grown diamonds, lab created diamonds, mined diamonds, lab made diamond, synthetic diamonds \r\n","MetaDescription":"The difference between lab-grown and mined diamonds are very minimal, and mostly have to do with how they are manufactured. 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