Lab-grown diamonds are a girl’s best friend!
For a few years now, laboratory-grown diamonds have been making their appearance in the world of jewelry. Possessing the same quality characteristics as mined diamonds, these newcomers now allow the combination of durability, traceability, and ethical acquisition. Here are five good reasons to choose them!
A real diamond!
Wondering what sets apart a mined diamond from a lab-grown diamond? The answer is quite simple. Lab-grown diamonds and natural diamonds are identical in terms of chemical composition, physical properties, optical characteristics, visual appearance, and their use in jewelry.
Don't be misled by myths! Lab-grown diamonds are just as real as mined diamonds. And no, they are not cheaper because they are fake. Thanks to modern technology, we can now produce more diamonds, increasing supply and leading to more competitive prices. Mined diamonds should, due to their abundance, actually be much cheaper. It's the large diamond cartels manipulating prices and creating an illusion of scarcity that have ingrained the idea that diamonds must be expensive.
The best part: by choosing lab-grown diamonds for your engagement rings and wedding jewelry, you are helping to reduce social conflicts and environmental damage caused by the mining industry. It's time to dispel the illusion that natural diamonds are superior.
Unlike simulants such as cubic zirconia and moissanite, lab-grown diamonds are 100% authentic as affirmed by the Federal Trade Commission. This means you can now enjoy all the brilliance and glamour you've always dreamed of, without breaking the bank. A gemological laboratory will provide you with a certificate of authenticity specifying that the diamond is lab-grown.
Earrings Little Bee crafted in Switzerland with laboratory-grown diamonds.
Make way for vibrant colored diamonds!
Diamonds in the color of your eyes? Yes, it's possible and now gives free rein to your imagination! You can now discover a wide range of colored diamonds that will add sparkle to your style and personality!
With the arrival of colored laboratory-grown diamonds, you can choose those that represent you. Imagine an engagement ring adorned with a blue or green diamond like your eyes, for example; this will add a personal and unique touch to your jewelry!
Embrace creativity and explore a true rainbow of possibilities: from canary yellow to emerald green, through champagne pink, diamonds come in many shades and you will surely find the one that best represents you.
Very trendy, these magnificent diamonds offer the opportunity to match jewelry with outfits and stand out from a white diamond. Although the latter remains classic and highly appreciated, colored diamonds represent a mosaic of possibilities in the field of jewelry.
Many celebrities have chosen colored diamonds, confirming the privileged position of these newcomers! Choosing an ethical colored diamond is a must in today's trend. Indeed, combining two very popular aspects, sustainability and color, these colored gems offer new and endless design possibilities.
Our jewelry is customizable to create strong symbolism for you and your loved ones. More than just a piece of precious metal and stones, your creation with colored diamonds reflects your personality and becomes part of your legacy. So don't hesitate any longer and adopt a magnificent colored diamond!
La Puerta Del Sol, ring adorned with a 'Fancy Intense Yellow' diamond.
A genuine commitment to sustainability
In addition to showcasing a genuine jewel, an ethical diamond represents a real stance in a world where this is both possible and necessary. Indeed, choosing a laboratory-grown diamond brings a succession of benefits that mined diamonds do not allow.
Natural diamonds are often controversial, mainly due to the lack of transparency regarding their origin, the manner in which they were extracted, and the impoverished conditions in which their miners are often trapped. Moreover, the multiple forms of violence associated with the natural diamond industry reinforce the idea that opting for an ethical diamond is part of creating a better future.
This is why these new diamonds represent a brighter future and address the multiple issues related to mined diamonds. Many celebrities today deliberately choose to wear ethical diamonds, such as Emma Watson and Penelope Cruz, who are true advocates for these stones.
A harmonious blend of creations from the AGUAdeORO brand.
The fair price of a diamond
But what about the price? Even though laboratory-created diamonds are cheaper than those from mines, it is essential to keep in mind that fair compensation for laboratory diamond manufacturers is crucial to ensure ethical partnerships.
Furthermore, natural diamond miners are actually paid very little for the gems they find. This is due to a significant number of intermediaries who inflate margins at each transaction, obscuring the origin while buying at the lowest prices, thus keeping miners in a precarious state.
Buying a laboratory-grown diamond is primarily about not endorsing the disastrous working conditions in which miners are trapped and ensuring an ethical piece of jewelry. Enhanced with Fairtrade gold, the high-quality jewelry we offer plays no part in this obscure trade.
Necklace CH-504 from AGUAdeORO, set with splendid diamonds.
Bigger, clearer, better quality
Another advantage is the ability to obtain a larger diamond at a more reasonable price, providing more options in the realm of jewelry. Additionally, you have the opportunity to acquire a diamond of better quality (with fewer inclusions and clearer) than their natural counterparts, at a price that competes with any in the market.
Indeed, both types of diamonds are evaluated in the same manner, making them extremely difficult to distinguish. Thus, a restriction is lifted: we can now truly choose what pleases us in jewelry, without necessarily relying on the size and weight of the stone!
Some may prefer smaller diamonds, others larger ones; the choice is limitless in terms of possibilities and will surely delight everyone. The criteria that once governed our preferences for mined diamonds are obsolete. With laboratory-grown gemstones, the choice is now truly in the hands of customers. So dare to choose what truly appeals to you: why not venture off the beaten path and consider offering an original engagement ring, for example?
The Little Sleeping Beauty, a ring enhanced by a central 1-carat diamond.
AGUAdeORO is a jewelry store founded in 2009 and based in Geneva and Zurich, offering its customers the opportunity to buy ethical jewelry made in Switzerland. Our aim is to offer jewelry that combines sustainable development and elegance.