The Difference Between Synthetic Diamonds & Mined Diamonds

{"AutoID":9,"DateCreation":"\/Date(1605034385110)\/","DateModified":"\/Date(1695799943377)\/","CreatedBy":null,"ModifiedBy":"Rahul Bohra ","RecordStatus":"A","Title":"The Difference Between Synthetic Diamonds \u0026 Mined Diamonds","SubTitle":"Will you be able to tell the difference between synthetic diamonds and mined diamond when buying a ring at the jewelry store? Chances are, even the diamond seller won’t be able to tell it easily...","Description":"\u003cp\u003eWill you be able to tell the difference between\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/why-real-synthetic-diamonds-are-cost-effective/\"\u003esynthetic diamonds\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003eand mined diamond when buying a ring at the jewelry store? Chances are, even the diamond seller won\u0026rsquo;t be able to tell it easily. With cutting-edge technology used in creating\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/why-are-lab-created-diamonds-called-engineered-diamonds\"\u003eman made diamonds\u003c/a\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003esynthetic diamonds\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;look just like mined diamonds. However, there are a lot of differences between synthetic diamonds and mined diamonds. Here are some:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eDifference in the way they are made: One of the biggest differences between \u003cstrong\u003emined diamonds and\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003esynthetic diamonds\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;is that, \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/your-lab-grown-diamond-is-as-real-as-mined-its-official/\"\u003emined diamonds\u003c/a\u003e are created by natural processes under the surface of the earth and synthetic diamonds are created in the laboratory.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; How are synthetic diamonds made?\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSynthetic diamonds or\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/\"\u003elab grown diamonds\u003c/a\u003e, cultivated diamonds are created through technological processes in laboratories. These diamonds have the same properties and chemical composition as mined diamonds. There are two ways of creating cultured diamonds: \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/what-are-cvd-chemical-vapor-deposition-diamonds/\"\u003eHPHT (High-Pressure High-temperature) and CVD (Chemical Vapour deposition).\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; How do mined diamonds get created?\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMined diamonds are created naturally under the surface of the earth through millions of years ago. Most \u003cstrong\u003emined diamonds\u003c/strong\u003e are formed due to natural processes that include high temperature and pressure. These diamonds are then mined or dug out by manual labour.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eDifference in identification of origin:\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eUsually even experienced jewelers needs special equipment to identify the make of the diamond. The best way for consumers to know where their diamond comes from or how it was made is to check the certificates and documents provided along with their diamond jewelry. For example,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/why-are-lab-created-diamonds-called-engineered-diamonds\"\u003elab created real diamonds\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003eare certified by the G.I.A. (Gemological Institute of America) and come accompanied with the diamond.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, when it comes to identifying the origin of a diamond, \u003cstrong\u003elab created diamonds\u003c/strong\u003e are much easier to trust. A survey by the World Diamond Council (WDC) revealed that 88% of US jewelers have received guarantees from their\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/\"\u003elab grown diamond suppliers\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;that all their diamonds are conflict free. This means that the origin of a lab grown diamond is easily known to a buyer even before purchasing. Each\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/lab-created-diamonds/\"\u003elab created diamond\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;is marked for easy identification. Moreover, each of these diamonds is accompanied by certificates and documents stating that it is a\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/man-made-diamonds-are-the-future-heres-why/\"\u003eman made diamonds\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;grown in a lab. But what about the mined diamond? Is there a way to know that a particular mined diamond is not a blood diamond or is \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/why-are-man-made-diamonds-called-conflict-free-diamonds/\"\u003econflict free\u003c/a\u003e? Can jewelers guarantee that the particular diamonds was mined following fair trade practices? The answer is clearly, no.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eEthics and diamonds\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/\"\u003eHigh quality lab created diamonds\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003eor synthetic diamonds are call conflict free diamonds and are not blood diamonds. Mined diamonds could be blood diamonds. Conflict or blood diamonds are illegally traded to fund conflict in war-torn regions. The United Nations defines conflict diamonds as \u0026ldquo;Diamonds that originate from areas controlled by forces or factors opposed to legitimate and internationally recognized governments, and are used to fund military action in opposition to those governments, or in contravention of the decisions of the Security Council.\u0026rdquo; Synthetic diamonds, on the other hand, are created in safe and secure laboratories, which do not have ill effects on human beings or the society.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003ePrice difference\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor years, mined diamonds have been considered to be real and hence, of greater value compared to the other diamond variants. Mined diamonds are more expensive than man made diamonds, almost 30 to 40 percent more. \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/real-man-made-diamonds-vs-cubic-zirconia-cz/\"\u003eMan made diamonds\u003c/a\u003e are make with scientific and technological processes and hence are cheaper.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/\"\u003eLab generated diamonds\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003edo not engage processes such as mining or drilling the earth, which increases the cost of acquiring the diamonds from underneath the surface of the earth.\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/\"\u003eBest man made diamonds\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003ehave the ability to meet market demands, due to the technological processes.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eCan synthetic and mined diamonds be customized?\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe technology used in creating \u003cstrong\u003ereal man made diamonds\u003c/strong\u003e allows customizing or tailoring diamonds to a customer\u0026rsquo;s preference. One can have a diamond of their chosen properties, size, color and brilliance. This is one of the biggest advantage and reason for choosing to purchase a lab grown diamond over mined diamonds. Mined diamonds are created with natural processes under the surface of the earth and cannot be customized.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eDifference in clarity\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 2% of mined diamonds are \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/some-of-the-prestigious-type-iia-diamonds/\"\u003eType 2a\u003c/a\u003e. These are diamonds that are flawless. However, all grown diamonds are Type 2a. Mined diamonds have internal flaws that cannot be rectified by human intervention. Synthetic diamonds are flawless, without any impurities, because they are made through scientific and controlled processes. The reason being, that the process through which synthetic diamonds are created are designed to minimize these flaws.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eLaboratory made diamonds and mined diamonds have a lot of differences. Most differences favour\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eman made diamonds\u003c/strong\u003e. This is a key reason that conscious consumers now choose to\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/\"\u003ebuy lab grown diamonds\u003c/a\u003e. Reports reveal that by 2020\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/why-are-lab-created-diamonds-called-engineered-diamonds\"\u003ecreated diamonds\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003ewill outpace mined diamonds. And it isn\u0026rsquo;t surprising why it shouldn\u0026rsquo;t.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","FromDate":null,"ToDate":null,"Image_Url":"difference-between-synthetic-and-mined-diamonds.jpg","Image_Alt":"Synthetic Diamonds vs. Mined Diamonds","KeyWords":"engineered diamonds, lab engineered diamonds, diamond hybrid, lab grown diamonds, best lab grown diamonds, buy lab grown diamonds, best engineered diamonds, grown diamond corporation","MetaDescription":"Learn about the differences between mined and synthetic diamonds in this guide, exploring variations in origin, composition, and creation processes. 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