About lab-grown diamonds
Are you unsure about the benefits and possibilities of lab-grown diamonds? We have gathered the most frequently asked questions to help answer most of your questions.
Dive into diamond terminology and learn about the 4 C's; Cut, Carat, Clarity and Color, and learn more about what we can offer at Sisi Copenhagen.
Most Frequently Asked Questions about Lab-Grown Diamonds
What does it mean that the diamonds are lab-grown?
Let’s first clarify what it means that our Diamond Collection is made with ethical lab-grown diamonds. Diamonds referred to as 'lab-grown' are typically created in a controlled environment where carbon is exposed to high heat and pressure, causing the carbon atoms to bond in perfect lattice structures at the atomic level.
Over a few weeks, the carbon is transformed into the crystal we know as diamonds. Essentially, this process mirrors what happens deep within the Earth, where natural diamonds are formed over millions of years.
What is the difference between mined and lab-grown diamonds?
There is no visual difference between mined and lab-grown diamonds, as the chemical structure of the diamond is the same. The only difference is that mined diamonds are formed in the Earth's interior over millions of years, whereas lab-grown diamonds are created in controlled laboratories that replicate nature's process.
What are the benefits of choosing lab-grown diamonds?
Overall, there are three key benefits of choosing lab-grown diamonds that make our Diamond Collection the perfect choice for you.
♡ Same Creation Process and Quality
With advanced technologies, you get a diamond with same chemical, physical, and optical properties as mined diamonds
♡ Honest and Fair Prices
Lab-grown diamonds are created and sold in a more transparent market, and the process, which traditionally takes hundreds of years, is significantly shortened. Lab-grown diamonds guarantee exceptional quality at reasonable prices.
♡ More options and unique choices
The controlled production process makes it possible for lab-grown diamonds to be created with high quality, unique colors and shapes, as well as impressive sizes at a much more fair price than equivalent mined diamonds. This gives you the freedom to choose a diamond that is tailored to your personal preferences and individual style.
Understanding the 4 C's of Diamonds
There are many things to consider when choosing diamond jewelry, and we're here to help guide you to the diamond that's just right for you.
The 4 C's represent the traditional factors you should keep in mind when searching for a dazzling diamond of the highest craftsmanship.
The 4 C's stand for Cut, Carat, Clarity, and Color. Let’s explore each of these so that you’re well-prepared when selecting the right diamond for you.
Cut
Cut describes how the diamond is faceted. This is crucial for how light is reflected in the diamond’s facets, giving it that captivating and sparkling look.
Generally, "cut" is often confused with the diamond's shape, which also has significant aesthetic importance. We love diamonds in all imaginable shapes and already offer a wide selection for you to be inspired by here.
The cut of the diamond refers to the quality of its craftsmanship. To achieve the most beautiful sparkle, it is essential that the proportions are correct on all sides of the diamond. Viewed from the side, the proportions between the top and bottom of the diamond should be well balanced, as this ratio affects how light is reflected within the diamond.
Our lab-grown diamonds are cut to the highest standard, Excellent. This means you can expect a diamond with the perfect proportions to create the best light reflection.
Carat
Carat indicates the weight and thus the size of diamonds. Carat is a unit of measurement used to determine the weight of a diamond. One carat equals 200 milligrams. The larger the diamond, the higher its carat weight.
In brilliant cut, 1 carat corresponds to a stone width of 6.4 mm, and a 0.5 carat stone is 5.0 mm in width. If a piece of jewelry is adorned with multiple diamonds, the total carat weight will be listed, along with the carat weight of the center stone, if applicable.
At Sisi Copenhagen, you can dream big. We can provide diamonds of up to 50 carats, but at a much more affordable price than mined diamonds of the same carat weight. If you want to learn more about carat and what we can offer, please fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page.
Clarity
Clarity describes a diamond’s clarity and is defined by the number and size of inclusions within the diamond. Inclusions can be dark spots, cracks, or carbon particles that interfere with the light's refraction in the diamond's facets, thus significantly affecting the diamond's beauty and value. The scale that describes inclusions in a diamond is noted with the English abbreviations. Flawless (FL) is the best, while Included (I) is the lowest.
Our diamonds mainly have a clarity rating VVS (Very, Very Slightly Included). This means that our diamonds are free from visible inclusions—though not completely 'Flawless' FL. It requires a magnifying glass to see the minute inclusions that may be present. Therefore, in practice, it has no effect on the sparkling clarity of our diamonds.
Color
Color describes a diamond’s color, which is generally desired to be as white/clear as possible. The scale used to grade color ranges from D to Z.
Within this spectrum, diamonds in the D-E grade are referred to as 'River' and are the most colorless. The F-G grade is known as 'Top Wesselton' and H as 'Wesselton'. Diamonds between D and H are considered near colorless, and it can be difficult to distinguish the difference between them even when viewed side by side.
The diamonds in our Diamond Collection achieve a color grade of E-F, placing them at the high end of the scale. The advantage of lab-grown diamonds is that the creation process allows for the addition of minerals that produce rare, beautiful colors.