You might have heard the popular saying that diamonds are a girl’s best friend and when Marilyn Monroe sang those famous lyrics all those years ago, she was talking about natural diamonds.
But with the world population as a whole becoming more ethically and environmentally aware, most people are starting to question the diamond mining industry and its actions and impacts on the Planet.
These days’ lab grown diamonds are a wonderful mined diamond alternative without the hefty price tag. 
What Are Lab-grown Diamonds?
A laboratory-grown diamond is produced in a regulated laboratory environment using processes that mirror the planet’s natural intense heat and pressure characteristics.
Lab-grown diamonds share the exact chemical makeup as diamonds, they are made to undergo some chemical procedures in the lab so that these stones share the same visual, physical, and chemical characteristics as natural diamonds.
The only difference would be that these diamonds are formed in a highly controlled laboratory environment.
The Difference Between Lab-grown And Natural Diamonds
Earth-mined diamonds and the lab-created ones have a great deal in common including their durability, sparkling appearance and quality.
There are also certain differences between natural vs lab-grown diamonds, and it all has to do with where and how they’re created.
Natural diamonds were formed millions of years ago, while lab-grown diamonds can be created in a lab in approximately 6-10 weeks.
Earth-mined diamonds are created by extreme temperatures and pressures inside the Earth’s mantle, before being brought to the surface by volcanic activity, while man-made diamonds are developed under controlled conditions in a laboratory, using chemicals or high pressure/temperature procedures.
Lab grown diamonds may be entirely locally sourced whereas natural diamonds are produced overseas, some major producers are Russia, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Australia.
Why Choose A Lab-grown Diamond Engagement Ring?
They Are Ethical And Eco-Friendly
Earth mined diamonds, though beautiful, have a significant negative impact on the environment.
They need massive equipment and explosives that dig down into the soil, disrupt ecosystems, contaminate the water, and generate literally huge chemical waste. 
Moreover, they emit more than 125 pounds of carbon per carat. On the other hand, lab-grown diamonds are manufactured in a controlled facility and have a minimum environmental footprint. And they emit just 6 pounds of carbon per carat.
Lower Cost Compared To Natural Diamonds
Lab diamonds are more affordable and offer the same quality as mined ones. The average cost for a lab-grown diamond engagement ring is about 20 to 40% less than natural diamonds.
As lab-grown diamond is about 50% cheaper than a mined diamond of similar cut, clarity, and size enabling you to create your ultimate dream wedding ring for those with smaller budgets.
By saving money on your engagement rings you can allot that money on other big life milestones, maybe a more extravagant honeymoon with hotel upgrades, to start.
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