[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fYxFC9Uh6qK15ysypPVSMNZ0Nejv4vtKHsojeY28lPVM":3},{"success":4,"data":5,"message":87},true,{"id":6,"cat_id":7,"offer_id":8,"title":9,"slug":10,"image":11,"bnr_image":12,"short_desc":13,"description":14,"faq":15,"author":16,"author_image":15,"meta_title":9,"meta_desc":17,"meta_keyword":18,"tag":19,"view":20,"active":8,"order":15,"created_at":21,"updated_at":22,"category_name":23,"category_slug":24,"created":25,"recent_blogs":26,"next_blog":51,"previous_blog":56,"recommend_blogs":61,"blog_offer":15,"blogcategory":86},306,3,1,"Busting Myths for Lab Grown Diamonds","myths-for-lab-grown-diamonds","https://inventory.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/fdl/backend_blogs/24-05-15/9b5a07c84a13e7945d520f3dd0a675c1c821a0fa.jpg","https://inventory.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/fdl/backend_blogs/24-05-15/1236f32641eb9cabb72007caff02f9800ff13603.jpg","Not every diamond myth is true, read on to find out what exactly is true!","\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">This one is for all diamond lovers! When someone mentions diamonds in general, it is often associated with exorbitant price tags, elegance, and luxury. And let us remember that for the longest time, we were made to believe that diamonds are only found deep within the Earth, which makes them a gift that Mother Nature gave us. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Now that the times have changed, with the technological advancements, the world of diamonds has seen a drastic shift with \u003Ca href=\"https://friendlydiamonds.com/lab-diamonds\">lab grown diamonds\u003C/a>. These lab diamonds are popular because they have a more affordable price tag when compared to their mined counterparts. With increasing popularity, lab grown diamonds are quite often misinterpreted as fake diamonds, which results in various diamond myths. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">But fret not, we are here to bust some popular diamond myths and give a thorough explanation of their benefits and why you should choose one. Let us get started with busting diamond myths one by one! \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch6 dir=\"ltr\">Table of Content\u003C/h6>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca title=\"Lab Grown Diamonds are Not Real\" href=\"../\">Lab Grown Diamonds are Not Real\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca title=\"Lab Grown Diamonds are Expensive\" href=\"../\">Lab Grown Diamonds are Expensive\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca title=\"Lab Grown Diamonds are Graded Differently\" href=\"../\">Lab Grown Diamonds are Graded Differently\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca title=\"Lab Grown Diamonds are Harmful to the Environment\" href=\"../\">Lab Grown Diamonds are Harmful to the Environment\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca title=\"Lab Grown Diamonds are Not Ethical\" href=\"../\">Lab Grown Diamonds are Not Ethical\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Lab Grown Diamonds are Not Real\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">One of the most-heard and most-believed diamond myths about lab diamonds is that they are not real. Well, this is actually a myth. Lab diamonds are as real as mined diamonds because they share the same physical, optical, and chemical properties as their mined counterparts. Let us tell you that these diamonds are created in a controlled environment by using advanced technologies that replicate the natural conditions in which natural diamonds are formed. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://uploadmediastorage.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/friendlydiamonds/blogstaticimg/usa/myths-for-lab-grown-diamonds/image%2003.jpg\" alt=\"solitaire diamond\" width=\"1140\" height=\"800\">\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 14px; padding: 8px 18px; color: #000; border: 1px solid #000; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; width: 100%; text-align: center;\" title=\"round cut diamonds\" href=\"https://friendlydiamonds.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-diamond\">SHOP Round Diamonds\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">The best thing about lab diamonds is the fact that they share indistinguishable properties as mined diamonds. The only difference between both of these diamonds is their origin, which is that one is formed in laboratories and the other one is formed in the earth’s crust over billions of years.  \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Now that we are aware of the fact that \u003Ca href=\"https://friendlydiamonds.com/blog/lab-grown-vs-natural-diamond\">lab grown diamonds are similar to natural diamonds\u003C/a>, which is why they are now referred to as \"synthetic\" or \"man-made\" diamonds rather than \"fake diamonds.\"\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Lab Grown Diamonds are Expensive\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">The next misconception that we are going to bust in this diamond myths article is that lab grown diamonds are expensive. Let us tell a fact: lab grown diamonds cost 40–70% less than mined diamonds, all while sharing similar qualities to their mined counterparts.  The low cost associated with lab grown diamonds allows us, as customers who may have previously given up on the thought of \u003Ca href=\"https://friendlydiamonds.com/blog/how-to-buy-diamonds\">buying diamonds\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">The affordability factor of these diamonds allows us as customers to go for a higher carat of stone, which would also allow us to go for custom-made jewelry, without actually breaking the bank. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Lab Grown Diamonds are Graded Differently\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Much similar to mined diamonds, lab diamonds are graded for their quality. Lab diamonds are graded by the same institutions that grade mined diamonds which are\u003Ca href=\"https://friendlydiamonds.com/blog/igi-certificate-vs-gia-certified-diamonds\"> IGI and GIA\u003C/a>. The best lab grown diamonds are always accompanied by certificates from these top-grading institutes, to add a level of security. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://uploadmediastorage.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/friendlydiamonds/blogstaticimg/usa/myths-for-lab-grown-diamonds/image%2002.jpg\" alt=\"certified diamonds\" width=\"1140\" height=\"1140\">\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong id=\"docs-internal-guid-923e8866-7fff-f289-93f6-1c5840808d78\">\u003Ca style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 14px; padding: 8px 18px; color: #000; border: 1px solid #000; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; width: 100%; text-align: center;\" title=\"certified diamonds\" href=\"https://friendlydiamonds.com/loose-diamonds\">SHOP Certified diamonds\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>Lab grown diamonds are graded with the same globally accepted standards that are used for grading diamonds, which also includes assessing \u003Ca href=\"https://friendlydiamonds.com/4-cs-diamond\">the 4 C’s of a diamond\u003C/a> that are cut, color, clarity, and carat. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Lab Grown Diamonds are Harmful to the Environment\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>Many people are not aware of the fact that lab grown diamonds are not eco-friendly but in reality, it is actually the opposite. Traditional mining practices of diamonds involve deforestation and destruction, which is also why they are known as blood diamonds. While lab diamonds are Earth-kind and eco-conscious because they leave less carbon footprint on the environment. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://uploadmediastorage.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/friendlydiamonds/blogstaticimg/usa/myths-for-lab-grown-diamonds/image%2001.jpg\" alt=\"engagement rings\" width=\"1140\" height=\"800\">\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 14px; padding: 8px 18px; color: #000; border: 1px solid #000; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; width: 100%; text-align: center;\" title=\"engagement rings\" href=\"https://friendlydiamonds.com/engagement-rings\">SHOP engagement rings\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Environmentally conscious customers always go with lab grown diamonds because they are aware of the fact that every purchase that they make is a step towards a green environment.  \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Lab Grown Diamonds are Not Ethical\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">The next diamond myth that has been around for a really long time is that lab diamonds are not ethical. Let us tell you that one of the main advantages of going with a lab grown diamond is the fact that you exactly know the origin of your selected diamonds.Lab diamonds are made inside controlled environmental circumstances in laboratories, eliminating any ethical problems. When you choose a lab grown diamond for your jewelry, you get to enjoy the beauty of these sparkles while also aligning with your personal values.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">With lab diamonds in the picture, we can see how these ethical sparks are transforming the\u003Ca href=\"https://friendlydiamonds.com/blog/diamond-industry\"> diamond jewelry industry\u003C/a>. As more people learn about the true nature and benefits of lab produced diamonds, it becomes clear that they are more than a passing fad, but rather a necessary step toward a more responsible and attentive \u003Ca href=\"https://friendlydiamonds.com/blog/ethical-jewelry\">jewelry industry\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://uploadmediastorage.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/friendlydiamonds/blogstaticimg/usa/myths-for-lab-grown-diamonds/image%2004.jpg\" alt=\"engagement ring setting\" width=\"1140\" height=\"800\">\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 14px; padding: 8px 18px; color: #000; border: 1px solid #000; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; width: 100%; text-align: center;\" title=\"Design your own ring\" href=\"https://friendlydiamonds.com/ring-settings\">Design your own ring\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Selecting lab grown diamonds from Friendly Diamonds allows you to enjoy beauty, quality, and value while also having a beneficial effect. 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