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What Is a Mined Diamond?
What Is a Lab-Grown Diamond?
Mined Diamonds
Mined diamonds are timeless. A mined diamond is a naturally created rare gem that has existed for thousands of years before it was mined and harvested from the earth.
Lab-Grown Diamonds
Lab-grown diamonds are becoming increasingly popular. They are "seeded" from a natural diamond and then grown in a laboratory. The properties are exactly the same as those of a mined diamond, so much so that each lab-grown diamond must have a laser inscription stating that it is lab-grown.
What Is the Difference Between Lab-Grown and Mined Diamonds?
Laboratory-created diamonds, also known as lab-grown diamonds, are quickly growing in popularity and offer significant cost savings.
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Some of the advantages of lab-created diamonds are:
Lab-created diamonds are not governed by supply and demand issues like those of natural mined diamonds.
Lab-created diamonds do not contribute to the depletion of natural resources, which makes them ideal for sustainable practices.
Lab-created diamonds are a great alternative to natural mined diamonds if you are looking for a less expensive option, but it is important to understand that lab-created diamonds have all the same characteristics as natural mined diamonds.
Certified Quality
All of the natural mined diamonds at Berkman Custom Jewelers are GIA-certified in cut, color, clarity, and carat weight.
Verified Authenticity
All of our diamonds are laser-inscribed with a serial number to ensure authenticity and to help track your stone.