That means we're experts in lab-grown precious stones! Lab-grown gemstones are the stunning, ethical and affordable alternative to earth-mined gems. By recreating the earth’s natural process in a controlled lab environment, we are able to create Rubies, Emeralds, Alexandrites, and Sapphires that are of higher quality and more beautiful than most earth-mined equivalents. With a lab created gemstone, you get a show-stopping center stone without worrying about negatively affecting the environment or humanity.
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Absolutely. Just like lab-grown diamonds, our gems are 100% real! Our laboratory techniques produce REAL Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, and Alexandrites that are chemically, physically, and optically identical to earth-mined gemstones, but the best part is they are up to 90% less.
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MiaDonna offers the most technologically advanced lab-grown gemstones from Chatham. Chatham creates their high-quality gemstones using a single growing method called Flux Fusion. During the growing period (six months to a year) the chamber’s temperature and chemistry are carefully controlled to duplicate the environment in the area of the earth where that gemstone variety forms. Over time the crystal begins to grow on the ‘seed’ in its natural crystal shape. Since foreign materials found in the earth are eliminated from a starting ‘seed’, the crystal grows more predictably, which in turn consistently produces the best qualities and colors— even better than those found in nature. Once this process is finished, the outcome is a rough crystal identical to one found in nature which results in the highest quality lab grown gemstones available.
MiaDonna lab-grown gems are simply better. All of our Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, and Alexandrites are created using the Flux Fusion method which generates optimal brilliance and light return for the highest quality gems.
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Sapphires are associated with blessings, divine knowledge, sincerity, and faithfulness. They are also the birthstone for September and the gem of the 5th and 45th anniversaries.
While all colors of Sapphire are beautiful, the most popular color, especially for engagement rings, is blue. Blue Sapphire is the most difficult gem crystal to grow. Color in Sapphire often follows the crystal structure in color zones. Even the best Sapphire crystal has different shades of blue in it. That’s why lab grown blue Sapphires come in three lovely shades of blue, not just one. The price difference between the finest lab-grown and mined Sapphire of the same size and quality can be as much as $10,000 USD per carat!
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The rarest color of Sapphire, Padparadscha is the September birthstone, and used as the 5th and 45th anniversary gem.
True Padparadscha Sapphires are very rare in nature— most jewelers have never even seen one! Growing Padparadscha Sapphire crystals takes a lengthy process of about six months. The result is a beautiful range of orange-pink to red-orange colors, sometimes referred to as “sunrise and sunset” colors.
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Rubies are associated with intense passion, good luck, protection from misfortune, and personal inspiration. Ruby is the birthstone for July and the gem for the 15th and 40th anniversaries.
Fine Rubies glow like coals, with red fluorescence making them particularly vivid in sunlight. Rubies are very rare: it’s almost impossible to mine flawless Rubies and many mined Rubies are enhanced with heat and fracture filling to improve their appearance. Natural Rubies can command the highest per-carat price of any colored stone. This makes the Ruby one of the most important gems in the colored stone market.
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As the gem of spring, Emerald is the perfect choice as the birthstone for the month of May. It’s also the gem of the 20th and 35th wedding anniversaries.
Emeralds are fascinating gemstones made from a mineral called Beryl. They have the most beautiful and most intense radiant green color. It takes about a year from start to finish to grow an Emerald crystal: the crystals grow for about nine months. The controlled environment is rich in chromium to give the crystals a rich green hue, and allows them to grow larger and cleaner than the Emeralds grown in nature. Emeralds are at least twenty times more rare than diamonds, and in the finest grades they can sell for approximately the same per-carat price as earth-mined diamonds. Our lab grown Emeralds are identical to the finest grade earth-mined Emerald but are 3% the cost at only $395 USD per carat.
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Alexandrite is a birthstone for June and is also the gem for the 45th and 55th wedding anniversary.
Alexandrite is the very rare color-change variety of the mineral chrysoberyl and is often described as “emerald by day, ruby by night,” because it changes color from bluish-green in fluorescent light to brownish or purplish-red in incandescent light. Originally discovered in Russia’s Ural Mountains in the s, it’s now found in Sri Lanka, East Africa, and Brazil. This fine gemstone is exceptionally rare and valuable because it is no longer being mined.
The Alexandrites we grow are true laboratory-grown Alexandrite, the famous color-change chrysoberyl variety with the exact same properties as the mined gems. Some suppliers sell a chemically treated color-change synthetic Sapphire as “lab grown Alexandrite.” It isn’t Alexandrite and doesn’t look like the real thing, due to only a slight color change from blue to purple. If you see “Alexandrite” that doesn’t change from green to red, you’ll know that it is just an inexpensive imitation.
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When you're shopping for an engagement ring, there's so much to consider. Do you want a marquise-cut stone or an emerald jewel? Should you select a yellow-gold or platinum band? And do you prefer a lab-grown diamond ring or a natural stone? When it comes to the last question, the answer revolves around your budget and personal preference. Lab-grown and natural diamonds look identical; you won't be able to tell which is which by looking at the two. However, many who opt to select a lab-grown stone do so to save a bit of money and prioritize sustainability.
Yet it's important to note that not all lab-grown diamonds are created equally. While many people immediately assume every lab-grown jewel is sustainable and ethical, that's not the case. "The marketing of lab-grown as a more sustainable and ethical, not to mention more affordable, option for diamonds and engagement rings really took off in recent years," says Anna Bario, a designer and co-founder of Bario Neal. "It’s important to note that with increased visibility, we also need education around the true impacts of lab-grown diamonds. They may be more affordable, but they are not always more sustainable. It depends on how they were created. Just as with natural diamonds, no jewelry designer can honestly claim 100 percent sustainability, so consumers still need to do their research if that’s their priority."
To help you understand more of what to look for when it comes to a lab-grown diamond—and answer all of your questions, we turned Barrio and two other jewelers. Read on for everything you need to know.
Lab-grown diamonds are, as the name suggests, diamonds created in a lab rather than hundreds of miles underneath the Earth's surface. However, even though the process behind such a jewel may be different than that of a natural diamond, you won't be able to notice any variations between the two. "It is an incredibly innovative process, making it possible to offer an identical alternative to natural diamonds," says Ornello Siso, the co-founder of Idyl. "What takes the Earth millions of years to grow, can now be achieved in a matter of weeks."
These stones are formed in a location that mimics the high temperature and pressure found within the Earth's surface. As a result of being created in such a controlled environment, they're able to look and feel the same as a natural diamonds. "They are chemically, physically, and optically identical to earth-mined diamonds," says Priyanka Mehta, the designer and founder of Nue.
The main difference between lab-grown and natural diamonds is their origin. "A natural diamond is formed over billions of years under the surface of the earth and a lab-grown diamond is grown over three to six weeks in a lab," Mehta says. Another notable difference is that lab-grown diamonds are widely considered to be a sustainable and ethical choice. Given that the practice of mining diamonds has been under scrutiny for many years, especially as it relates to the notion of "blood diamonds" and their negative environmental impact, lab-created stones are an alternative that helps minimize unfavorable consequences to the environment and society. Siso adds that lab-created diamonds are fully traceable, which often isn't the case for mined stones.
Lab-grown diamonds are also a more cost-friendly and accessible choice. "For instance, for a two-carat halo ring of cultivated diamonds, you might pay $6,000," Bario says. "Whereas, a natural diamond version of that same ring could be closer to $23,000."
While lab-grown diamonds may have been difficult to find at one point, there's now a growing list of brands and retailers that sell these sustainable stones. Here's what to keep in mind when searching for such a jewel.
Be sure that any lab-created diamond over half a carat is certified, most commonly by the International Gemological Institution. "The grading system for earth-mined and lab-grown diamonds is the same, and the only difference listed on the certificate is the origin," Mehta says.
If sustainability is at the forefront of your mind, it's essential to research the retailer before purchasing a lab-grown diamond ring. "It is important to consider that lab-grown diamonds are often mass-produced in India and China, and not all labs are using renewable energy to grow their diamonds," Mehta says. Bario further stresses the importance of questioning the origin of any brand's lab-grown diamond. She also recommends checking for the below before purchasing:
One of the most obvious benefits of purchasing a lab-grown diamond is the price. "You can get an upgrade in color grade, higher clarity, better cut, and bigger size at a more interesting price point," Siso says. In general, the price for a large, flawless lab-grown diamond can be significantly cheaper than its natural diamond counterpart, which makes it an attractive option for many. Additionally, as mentioned, lab-grown diamonds are an eco-friendly choice. "In most cases, they only pass through two to three hands before they reach the consumer," Mehta says. "It is possible to clearly track the energy consumption used to grow a lab-grown diamond and to continually improve the process. There is no fear of mining, smuggling, or civil war when it comes to lab-grown diamonds."
It's difficult to find too many negative attributes associated with lab-grown diamonds. However, for some consumers, the reason they'll never be as "special" is based on their origin. "They don't have the same romantic story of being created over three billion years," Mehta says. It's also worth noting that lab-grown diamonds don't hold their value the same way natural diamonds do.