Lab Grown Diamond Education

Choosing a diamond for the first time is not always the easiest task seeing as there are so many factors to consider. To help you navigate this minefield, here is our simple guide to buying the best diamond engagement ring for your budget!

Does size matter when buying a diamond? We’re often asked this question when someone is purchasing a diamond for the first time. When buying a diamond, carat weight is a factor to consider, and can cause the tricky problem of diamond quality vs diamond size! This can be a difficult decision when it comes to size & quality. Is it better to have a bigger diamond or better quality?

There are so many reasons why you might be considering a diamond alternative for your engagement ring, whether you’re looking for something more sustainable or simply less expensive than a mined diamond.

No! Although lab diamonds are man made, they are not flawless and have the same imperfections as natural diamonds. Lab diamonds have the same imperfections as natural mined diamonds. Both lab-created diamonds; mined diamonds undergo a similar process during their creation - there are many variables which can occur both in the lab & in nature which can cause diamonds to have imperfections. These imperfections are usually graded by the 4C'c cut, colour, clarity & carat weight.