simulants

• The Low Down On Lab Grown “Diamonds”

  

  Why do people buy diamonds? If it were for their physical or optical properties then diamond simulants, such as moissanite for example, are a perfectly good alternatives and way cheaper.

  But people buy diamonds because they know they are literally buying a piece of the earth- a precious gem that was fostered over the course of millions of years, and then transformed by artisans and professionals into a beautifully shining stone. This is the value and the magic carried out by natural diamonds, and purchasing a diamond means respecting the way nature intended it to be formed. 

  Alternatively, what value does a man made diamond carry? The rough material is made in machines and machines can transform them in polished stones like cookie cutters because not a lot of work is needed around a pattern similar to that of a waffle- and you already know what it’s comprised of.

  Man made diamonds carry the same value as any other machine made products, while diamonds carry the an almost priceless value. Something that can be cherished for generations.

  Imagine years later passing down a lab made stone...one that no longer holds its value due to how common it is to create. Now imagine passing down a family heirloom diamond, one that no matter how old or dusty it becomes, remains timeless. A prized treasure for generations to come. It’s the scarcity and naturally occurring timeless beauty you are purchasing when you seek out a precious diamond gem.

  As we’ve stated before, a man made or lab made diamond is omitting the timelessness and everlasting value a naturally occurring diamond possesses. It takes away the precious scarcity and value that has made today’s diamonds so popular and desired. Although to the naked eye, these so-called diamonds may look similar, they are quite fake and unfortunately do not hold their value. Also, rarely talked about is the fact that these man made “diamonds” actually give off a blue hue.

  Just as one cannot compare an original painting to a reproduction, one cannot compare a diamond to a manufactured replica.

  If you feel so inclined, please share your thoughts on this topic below. We’d love to hear from you.

  ~ LB