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Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but let us introduce a modern and more environmentally friendly alternative: lab-created diamonds. At Etika Jewels®, we are committed to enhance the buying experience of our customers, and extend the same support to those who are interested in learning more about beautiful man made Lab-Grown Diamond Jewellery.

WHAT IS A LAB-GROWN DIAMOND?

Lab-Grown Diamonds aren’t new, but recent progression of technology has facilitated their appearance in the jewelry industry. Lab-grown diamonds aren’t to be confused with cubic zirconia or moissanite; they are every bit as real as mined traditional diamonds.

Engineered or cultured diamonds have the exact same chemical composition and physical properties of a natural diamond, which makes them practically indistinguishable from mined diamonds of equivalent quality. Instead of forming over billions of years in the earth’s mantle, our diamonds are sustainably grown above ground in labs, with the help of latest technology that replicates the natural diamond growing process. As diamond specialists, we only offer the finest lab created colorless and fancy colored diamonds for all our gorgeous pieces.

WHY CHOOSE LAB GROWN DIAMONDS?

No need to make the choice between price, quality and ethic anymore! We give you diamonds that you actually feel good about!

COMPETITIVELY
PRICED

Lab created diamonds are less expensive than natural diamonds of comparable size and quality, which means that you can purchase a much larger and better-quality lab grown diamond for the same budget.

SPARKLING
BEAUTY

Having similar chemical and visible profile, lab created diamonds share the brilliance of their mined counterparts. You won’t see the difference!

CONFLICT &
CHILD-LABOR FREE

Lab grown diamonds are a far more ethical and responsible choice.

HOW ARE LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS MADE?

Lab-grown diamonds are made in laboratories using either the high-temperature and high-pressure method (HTHP) or the technique known as Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)., and their production results in less environmental damage than traditional mining practices.

At Etika Jewels®, we only offer the superior type IIa Diamonds; the purest form of diamond known to man. Type IIa diamonds are free from nitrogen or boron impurities, making them the most chemically pure of all diamonds. Lab-grown type lla diamonds are becoming a popular choice with buyers because of their sheer brilliance and sense of perfection that lasts a lifetime.

HOW ARE ETIKA JEWELS®
DIAMONDS GRADED?

Just like traditional diamonds, lab-created diamonds are graded by assessing the four C’s of diamond quality: Cut, Color, Carat, Clarity. Our lab created diamonds come in classic cuts, such as round, emerald, pear, cushion, princess, heart, oval, and marquis. All our lab created diamonds are graded with a “very good” or “ideal” cut grade for maximum brilliance, and are colorless (D-E-F) or near-colorless (G-H). Etika Diamonds are always VVS1-VS2 in clarity, giving you a stone that you can be proud of on every level!

As a measure of our quality, all diamonds 0.50 carat and above come independently certificated by the International Gemological Institute (IGI). We understand that a diamond is a big investment, so we want you to rest easy knowing that your money is being well-spent — not only because of the joy it will bring, but because of the guarantee that it will last for a lifetime.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

Lab grown diamonds are created from actual carbon atoms arranged in the characteristic diamond crystal structure. This is why they share an identical chemical composition to natural diamonds. In fact, lab-grown diamonds are practically indistinguishable by naked eye and specialist equipment is required to tell them apart.
Diamond simulants (like cubic zirconia or synthetic moissanite) are chemically not diamonds at all. Natural and lab created diamonds have the same high thermal conductivity that separates them from cubic zirconia, while their distinctive refractive properties set them apart from Moissanites. Any gemmologist can easily differentiate between them with the naked eye. On the other hand, lab-grown diamonds are very challenging to detect since they have the same chemical and physical properties as mined diamonds
The major benefit of lab-grown diamonds is the ability to consistently create high quality stone, which is why all our diamonds reach our quality standards. To provide our customers with a quality assurance for diamonds, each lab-created white diamond 0.50 carat and above comes with a certificate from the International Gemological Institute (IGI).
Yes, lab-created diamonds offer great value for money and come at a more inclusive price tag than a traditional diamond of the same size and quality. This means you can purchase a much larger and better-quality lab created diamond for the same budget. Women who aspire to make diamonds a part of their everyday attire, find lab-grown diamonds more accessible.
Since engineered diamonds have the exact same physical and chemical profile as mined diamonds, they are every bit as durable and do not get cloudy over time.
Yes, just like a traditional diamond, lab created diamonds can be insured.
Once a lab-grown diamond has matured, our team of highly skilled craftsmen work out the best facets and cuts to yield the stones with the best proportions and symmetry. The lab-grown diamond is then cut, polished and inspected before being placed into the jewel.
It is a misconception that mined diamonds are of higher quality than created diamonds. All diamonds are evaluated on the 4Cs: color, clarity, cut and carat weight. Just like mined-diamonds, all lab-created diamonds can have varying quality based on these components and evaluations. Rest assured, lab grown diamonds have the same beauty and sparkle as traditional diamonds of same quality.