What is a Laboratory Grown Diamond?

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¿Qué significa «diamante creado en laboratorio»?

Los diamantes creados en laboratorio de la joyería Swarovski Created Diamonds se desarrollan con un proceso innovador que reproduce la naturaleza a la perfección y genera un diamante idéntico a uno extraído en cuanto a propiedades químicas, físicas y ópticas. Cada diamante, de un brillo intenso y un corte maestro, se engasta finamente para crear diseños que cautivan y brillan sin límites.

¿Cómo se hacen los diamantes creados en laboratorio?

Existen dos maneras de reproducir el proceso de formación del diamante: El método de alta presión y alta temperatura (HPHT) y la deposición química en fase de vapor (CVD). La tecnología es tan brillante como los propios diamantes. En ambos casos, una diminuta semilla de diamante se nutre con átomos de carbono en condiciones de intenso calor y presión en un laboratorio, de manera que el diamante se va desarrollando capa a capa. Cada diamante se forma a su manera, con inclusiones y patrones de crecimiento únicos.

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Laboratory Grown Diamonds vs Mined Diamonds

The only difference when comparing laboratory grown and mined diamonds is the way they originate. Laboratory grown diamonds are 100% diamonds, possessing the same chemical composition, hardness, brilliance, and fire as nature’s own creations. Just like a greenhouse orchid is identical to one grown in nature, a laboratory grown diamond is as exquisitely realized as a mined stone.

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¿Qué hace que un diamante creado en laboratorio sea perfecto?

Las 4 C de la calificación de los diamantes son reconocidas en todo el mundo y son una referencia en el mundo de los diamantes, ya que permiten establecer la calidad y el valor de cada diamante creado en laboratorio.

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Pureza

Un acabado impecable

I.F.

Interiormente perfecto

VVS 1

VVS 2

Inclusiones diminutas

VS 1

VS 2

Inclusiones muy pequeñas

SI 1

SI 2

Inclusiones pequeñas

I 1

I 2

I 3

Con inclusiones

Talla

Perfectamente precisa

Color

Sin color e impecable

Incoloro

D-F

Casi incoloro

G-J

Ligero color

K-M

Color muy suave

N-R

Color suave

S-Z

Carato

Vale il suo peso

2,5 mm

0,05 ct

3,0 mm

0,10 ct

3,8 mm

0,20 ct

4,5 mm

0,30 ct

4,8 mm

0,40 ct

5,2 mm

0,50 ct

5,8 mm

0,70 ct

6,3 mm

0,90 ct

6,5 mm

1,00 ct

6,9 mm

1,25 ct

7,4 mm

1,50 ct

7,8 mm

1,75 ct

8,2 mm

2,00 ct

8,8 mm

2,50 ct

9,4 mm

3,00 ct

Perché scegliere i diamanti creati in laboratorio

Gli Swarovski Created Diamonds sono il frutto di una fusione unica di scienza e magia. Identici al 100% ai diamanti estratti in miniera per ogni aspetto tranne che per la loro origine, i diamanti creati in laboratorio celebrano la brillantezza della natura con la loro irresistibile luminosità e plasmano un nuovo futuro per l’industria dei gioielli impreziositi da diamanti. Inoltre, rappresentano un valore migliore.

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Laboratory Grown Diamond Certification

All the laboratory grown diamonds adorning the Galaxy and Eternity collections are analyzed by IGI, the International Gemological Institute, to confirm the quality of each stone according to the 4Cs of diamond assessment. Only the finest laboratory grown diamonds are permitted in the Collections.

As proof of origin, every laboratory grown diamond that is 0.25ct or larger carries a laser engraving. This is visible only under strong magnification identifying it as an authentic Swarovski jewel of exquisite beauty.

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Made with 100% Renewable Energy

This is a milestone for Swarovski on our journey to provide a conscious choice and minimize the impact on our planet and its inhabitants. Galaxy and Eternity are the first Swarovski Created Diamonds Collections made using renewable energy in the entire process of growing, cutting and polishing laboratory grown diamonds, as well as the production of the jewelry pieces.
The Swarovski Created Diamonds collections are also made with 100% recycled gold, which further reduces the CO2 footprint of the jewelry, and repurposes precious resources

Moissanites vs Laboratory Grown Diamonds

Laboratory grown diamonds are indistinguishable from mined diamonds. They exhibit the same properties of sparkle, fire, and scintillation. Moissanites, however, are engineered to give the illusion of diamonds but compositionally and visually they are quite different. Their durability, brilliance, and color are quite distinct. Moissanites are not graded against the 4Cs like laboratory grown diamonds, they are only graded for their color.

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Innovative production and design

The Swarovski Created Diamonds collection is a testament to our savoir-faire. These innovative jewelry styles exhibit a dazzling array of diamond cuts and intricate facets, expertly crafted to capture and transform light, creating a sense of wonder for all who experience them.

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The 4Cs Guide of Diamonds

Quality control

An enduring measure of quality, the 4Cs are used throughout the world of diamonds to help you determine the quality and value of each stone. The laboratory grown diamonds in the Galaxy and Eternity collections are graded against these 4Cs by IGI, the International Gemological Institute.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ

What are laboratory grown diamonds?

Laboratory grown diamonds are 100% identical to mined diamonds. They are just grown from a ‘seed’ in a laboratory, building layer upon layer using HPHT (high pressure high temperature) or CVD (chemical vapor deposition) to replicate the natural process over several days or weeks, rather than in the earth over millions of years. Aside from their origin, they are exactly the same.

Are laboratory grown diamonds less expensive than mined diamonds?

Laboratory grown diamonds offer the freedom to explore more breadth of jewelry in terms of sizes, shapes and settings than ever before, more easily. Swarovski is proud to offer modern, inspired designs with premium quality diamonds, meaning you get larger and higher quality stones tailored to every price point.

How are laboratory grown diamonds made?

Laboratory grown diamonds are made using an innovative process that flawlessly replicates nature, resulting in a laboratory grown diamond that is indistinguishable from a mined diamond in all chemical, physical, and optical attributes. There are two ways to replicate the diamond formation process: HPHT (high pressure high temperature) and CVD (chemical vapor deposition).
The technology is as brilliant as the laboratory grown diamonds themselves. In both cases, a tiny diamond seed is nurtured with carbon atoms under laboratory conditions of intense heat and pressure, forming layer by layer. Each laboratory grown diamond forms in its own way, with one-of-a-kind inclusions and unique growth patterns.

Are laboratory grown diamonds real diamonds? What is the difference between laboratory and mined?

Oui, les diamants créés en laboratoire sont des diamants à part entière. Ils sont identiques aux diamants extraits des mines. Leurs propriétés chimiques sont identiques, de même que leur dureté, leur brillance et leur feu. Leur composition est entièrement faite de carbone. L’un est né en laboratoire, l’autre en pleine nature, de la même manière que l’orchidée de serre est identique à l’espèce naturelle. La seule caractéristique qui les différencie est leur origine.

Les diamants créés en laboratoire sont ils identiques aux diamants de mine ?

Les diamants de laboratoire possèdent les mêmes propriétés optiques, chimiques et physiques que les diamants de mine. Seule leur origine diffère, l’une provenant de la nature, l’autre d’un laboratoire. Leur distinction nécessite le recours à un équipement extrêmement sophistiqué. Les diamants créés en laboratoire des collections Swarovski Created Diamonds sont identifiables grâce à leur gravure au laser apposée sur toutes les pierre de plus de 0,25 carat.

Un bijoutier est-il capable d’identifier un diamant créé en laboratoire ?

Non, il est impossible de distinguer à l’œil nu ou à l’aide d’équipements traditionnels un diamant de laboratoire d’un diamant de mine. Des instruments perfectionnés, tels que ceux employés par l’IGI, sont nécessaires à leur identification.

Les diamants créés en laboratoire peuvent-ils être considérés comme des Moissanites ?

Non, ils sont identiques aux diamants véritables et possèdent les mêmes propriétés chimiques, ainsi qu’une brillance, une dureté et un feu semblables. Tous deux se composent entièrement de carbone.
Bien que conçue également en laboratoire, la moissanite est fabriquée à partir de carbure de silicium. D’apparence similaire au diamant au premier abord, sa composition et son aspect visuel sont bien distincts.

Qu’est-ce qu’un diamant d’imitation ?

Les diamants d’imitations, tels que la Cubic Zirconia ou la Moissanite, ne sont pas considérés comme des diamants, mais comme des gemmes conçues pour leur ressembler. Leur aspect physique, visuel et leur composition sont totalement différents.

La Cubic Zirconia est-elle identique au diamant créé en laboratoire ?

Non, la Cubic Zirconia est bien différente. La Cubic Zirconia est un diamant d’imitation physiquement, visuellement et chimiquement bien distinct du diamant. À l'inverse, les diamants créés en laboratoire sont strictement identiques au diamant naturel. Seule leur origine change.