Common Lab Diamond Buying Mistakes

{"AutoID":26,"DateCreation":"\/Date(1605034385110)\/","DateModified":"\/Date(1716959541540)\/","CreatedBy":null,"ModifiedBy":"Rahul Bohra ","RecordStatus":"I","Title":"Common Lab Diamond Buying Mistakes","SubTitle":"The diamond market is tricky, competitive and complex. Why is that so? Simply because you may just have bought a large, sparkling pure grown diamond which is certified and authenticated...","Description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe diamond market is tricky, competitive, and complex. Why is that so? Simply because you may have just bought a large, sparkling, \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/\"\u003epure grown diamond\u003c/a\u003e that is certified and authenticated,\u0026nbsp;there are chances that you ended up buying a blood diamond, one with\u0026nbsp;poor cut quality from an unauthorized dealer.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBuying\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/types-of-lab-grown-diamonds/\"\u003elab-manufactured diamonds\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003eis a big investment. It is therefore an exciting occasion. While some of us have some basic knowledge about diamonds, most consumers know little about how to purchase lab grown diamonds. There are a lot of aspects that one should consider when buying pure lab diamonds: its physical appearance, intrinsic properties, the seller, the origin, the supply chain, and certifications.\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\u003eHere are the most common diamond buying mistakes that consumers make when buying lab diamonds.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Not knowing the basics of lab diamonds \u0026mdash; the 4 Cs\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eHaving a basic understanding of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/the-4cs-of-diamond-grading-all-you-need-to-know/\"\u003e4 Cs of diamonds\u003c/a\u003e is an advantage when buying\u0026nbsp;pure grown diamonds. The 4 Cs are important features of the diamond that give it its quality, sparkle, and radiance. You will further understand the importance of having knowledge about the 4 Cs when it comes to the grading certification that comes with your pure-grown diamonds. Diamonds differ in cut, color, carat, and clarity, the\u0026nbsp;4 Cs, which determine their price among other features.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere\u0026rsquo;s how the 4 Cs are important in a diamond:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut: \u003c/strong\u003eEvery diamond is a pattern of light.\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/which-diamond-cut-has-the-most-sparkle/\"\u003eCut\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;is the most important factor in diamonds because that is what gives them the ability to disperse light. The cut is what reflects luminous light, brightness, dispersion, contrast, and scintillation.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClarity: \u003c/strong\u003eA diamond\u0026rsquo;s radiance is the result of its \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/what-are-flawless-and-internally-flawless-diamonds/\"\u003eflawlessness\u003c/a\u003e. Clarity measures\u0026nbsp;diamond flaws, called inclusions, which might appear as tiny spots, clouds, or cavities. Diamonds that are free of inclusions are categorized as FL or flawless.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor: \u003c/strong\u003eColorlessness is a quality. Color is graded by letters ranging from D to Z, starting with D for most rare and colorless diamonds, which are considered the best.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarat: \u003c/strong\u003eCarat is a weight and size measurement. A 1-carat diamond weighs 200 milligrams. But there\u0026rsquo;s no ideal size for a diamond. It depends on budget and taste. Small diamonds are less expensive than larger diamonds.\r\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Not obtaining a lab diamond certificate\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/types-of-lab-grown-diamonds/\"\u003elab produce diamond\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003eshould be graded and certified by certification institutes. IGI (International Gemological Institute) is one such institution.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThese certificates protect buyers and sellers of \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/types-of-lab-grown-diamonds/\"\u003elab-manufactured diamonds\u003c/a\u003e by setting and maintaining the standards used to evaluate the quality of the diamonds. Consumers can be assured and confident about their purchase when certificates accompany their diamonds. The certificates carry accurate grading of the\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/types-of-lab-grown-diamonds/\"\u003elab diamonds\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003ebased on the 4 Cs.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eConsumers must insist on the certification when buying their lab diamonds. Sellers must make sure that they provide a certificate when selling a diamond. Obtaining a certificate enables transparency, confidence, and trust between buyers and sellers, as well as authentication. In many cases, even if the lab diamond has a certificate, it is important to buy the diamond from an accredited seller who can verify the accuracy of the certificate.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Not doing enough research on lab diamonds\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOne of the biggest mistakes that consumers make is buying diamonds without doing research. Buyers should first do research and make a note of their requirements. They should have some idea about the size, shape, and carat weight that they are looking for. Rushing into buying the first diamond that you like is the wrong approach to buying diamonds. Mark out some clear parameters, such as your budget and the style of diamond that you would like to buy. For example, you can buy a slightly larger pure-grown diamond for a given amount in exchange for a slight reduction in the color or clarity of the stone if color and clarity aren\u0026rsquo;t priorities for you, but size is.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBut why is it important to do enough research? Doing research is more important because there are a number of\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/\"\u003elab-manufactured diamond\u0026nbsp;sellers\u003c/a\u003e; the market is competitive, and there are different kinds of lab-manufactured diamonds available in the market. If you are a socially and environmentally conscious consumer, you sure do not want to end up with a conflict diamond on your finger ring. Your chances of getting cheated are higher if you do not do your research.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Not knowing the origin of your lab diamonds\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBy now, consumers are aware of the unethical practices surrounding the diamond industry.\u0026nbsp;Blood diamonds\u0026nbsp;and conflict diamonds came to light in the late 1990s with the conflict in Sierra Leone. It is only since 2000 that NGOs and governments have worked to eradicate conflict diamonds completely.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eReports reveal that 99% of\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/can-you-easily-distinguish-between-a-mined-and-a-lab-grown-diamond/\"\u003emined diamonds\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003eare\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/why-are-lab-created-diamonds-called-blood-free-diamonds/\"\u003eblood-free diamonds\u003c/a\u003e.\u0026nbsp;However, even 1% of conflict diamonds in the market account for a large number. Conscious consumers want to make sure that they aren\u0026rsquo;t buying unethical diamonds and want to know the origin of the diamonds. Most consumers prefer to buy pure-grown diamonds. All pure-grown diamonds are certified real diamonds and are marked as lab-grown. When buying diamonds, it is important to make sure that the origin of the diamonds is known to you.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Buying from unknown sources\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA well-established diamond seller, a company that has been in the business for a decent number of years, and a diamond seller who is experienced and knows the stones are definitely better choices compared to buying your sparklers from a seller who is totally new in the market.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCheck the credentials and history of the lab diamond seller that you\u0026rsquo;re considering buying your diamond from. Buying from unethical diamond sellers and brands can be dangerous. You could be cheated, misguided, and misled. A number of lab-manufactured diamond sellers are opting to produce and sell lab diamonds. Hence, there are no middlemen. When you purchase pure-grown diamonds from the producer itself, you can be assured of their real source and authenticity.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Not looking at the lab diamond under natural light\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you go to a jewelry store, most probably the store will be brightly lit with yellow or white lights. This bright light will make your\u0026nbsp;pure-grown diamond\u0026nbsp;sparkle because it is reflecting that light. The best thing to do is to look at your diamond in natural light and examine if it is sparkling enough for your choice.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. Buying lab diamonds certified by unknown labs\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent diamond grading laboratories set their own standards for grading diamonds. There are certain reputed diamond grading institutes, such as the\u0026nbsp;International Gemological Institution\u0026nbsp;(IGI) and\u0026nbsp;Gem and Gem Certification \u0026amp; Assurance Lab, Inc.\u0026nbsp;(GCAL), that are certified and qualified and use the true value for grading diamonds. It is advisable to\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/\"\u003ebuy lab-grown diamonds\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003eonly if they carry certificates from these reputed agencies. These institutes certify both mined and lab-manufactured diamonds.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. Buying lab diamonds at big discounts\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt is rarely possible to sell real diamonds at big discounts. The value of diamonds cannot go down with seasonal sales, festivals, or a different place. If you are thinking of buying diamonds at discounted rates, you are probably buying poor-quality diamonds. The market for fake diamonds is huge and chances are that unethical diamond sellers will try to sell fake diamonds at the price of real diamonds, but with a discount. You do not want to fall into that trap; hence, avoid such diamonds.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNow that you have read these common mistakes, you might feel that buying diamonds is scary and complex, but you also know what mistakes to avoid and what things to keep in mind.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","FromDate":null,"ToDate":null,"Image_Url":"common-lab-diamond-buying-mistakes.jpg","Image_Alt":"Lab-grown Diamond Caring Tips","KeyWords":"Lab Made Diamonds, lab diamond, manufactured diamonds, pure grown diamonds, lab manufactured diamonds, buy lab manufactured diamonds, pure lab grown diamond, buy lab diamond, best pure lab diamond","MetaDescription":"Explore our blog to avoid common lab diamond buying mistakes. Learn key insights and make informed decisions for a brilliant and ethical purchase of diamonds. 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