Lab Grown Diamonds
Shop lab or natural diamonds by color, cut, clarity. Flawless Dang & Co offers a wide variety of wholesale gemstone options for any occasion. If you are looking for more gemstone such as opals? Click Shop “All Gemstones”
Shop lab grown diamonds by color, cut, clarity, carat – Lab grown diamonds have essentially the same chemical, optical and physical properties and crystal structure as its natural counterpart – therefore both are equally comprised of tightly-bonded carbon atoms. Moreover both respond to light in the same way and have the exact same hardness, the main differences between lab-grown and natural is in their origin. Think of it this way: lab-grown diamonds are like ice from your refrigerator, while natural are like ice from a glacier. They are both ice, although their formation stories and the age of each are very different. Learn More
Flawless Dang & Co offers a wide variety of wholesale gemstone for any occasion. If you are looking for more options such as opals? Click Shop “All Gemstones”.
What are Diamonds?
Diamonds are a gemstone mineral made entirely of pure carbon atoms that are crystallized in a cubic arrangement with a molecular composition of 99.95% carbon, with the remaining 0.05% being trace elements; these trace elements affect its color and shape. They are created when volcanic eruptions bring pressurized carbon to the surface and then cool rapidly inside of kimberlites. Kimberlites are pipe-like formations created by tectonic activity, from which these rough gemstones are mined, sorted, cut, and polished. Diamonds are the hardest naturally occurring substance and are classified as non-metals as they are poor conductors of heat and electricity, furthermore they are non-malleable, non-ductile, non-reactive, and do not produce oxides. Due to these unique properties they have have many industrial applications, such as milling, cutting, abrasion and jewelry as they are the most popular gemstones.
Diamonds are typically found and mined in Australia, Botswana, Brazil, China, Congo, Russia, South Africa.
What are NOT Diamonds?
Moissanite are not diamonds, Opals are not diamonds, Cubic Zirconia are not diamonds, crystals and glass are not diamonds.
What are gemstones?
Gemstones are naturally occurring crystalline solid minerals, rocks, or organic materials that are cut and polished for use in jewelry or other adornments. Gemstones are valued for their beauty, rarity, and durability and have the most intense naturally occurring colors of any material on Earth. The most popular naturally occurring gemstones include: Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires and Rubies, in addition to noncrystalline materials of organic origin, such as: Pearls, Red coral and Amber. The mining of gemstones is a difficult process that requires specialized equipment, experience, and skill, this combined with their extreme rarity are why they tend to be expensive.
The 4C's
The 4 C’s of are the globally accepted standards for evaluating a diamond’s quality and were established by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and introduced to the public by De Beers as a standard means to determine its relative rarity and value. The combination of all 4 C’s is meant to be a guideline, rather than a “good” or “bad” scale as it is simply just a universal language that allows a diamonds quality to be communicated effectively. While each C plays a role, “Cut” is the most important in determining it’s brilliance and sparkle.
COLOR
CLARITY
CUT
CARAT
What are Earth Mined Diamonds?
Earth-mined diamonds are natural carbon minerals that are mined from the earth. They are formed from carbon under the pressure of the earth’s crust over thousands of years. Earth-mined diamonds are extracted from million year old igneous rocks that were pushed to the surface by volcanic eruptions or tectonic activity. Earth-mined diamonds are rare and have a higher esthetic value than lab-grown diamonds and tend to have a mystique that can’t be recreated in a lab.
What are Lab Grown Diamonds?
Lab-grown diamond are real diamond that are grown in a state of the art laboratory environment, known also as lab-created, man-made diamonds, or synthetic. The most common method for growing lab-grown diamonds is chemical vapor deposition or (CVD), another uncommon method is (HTHP). Lab-grown diamonds have the exact chemical and molecular composition as natural diamonds however they lack the trace elements that are unique to earth mined Diamonds.
Clarity
Diamond clarity is a measure of its purity and rarity and is determined by the number and visibility of inclusions (internal flaws) and blemishes (external imperfections). Clarity is one of the four Cs of grading, along with carat, color, and cut. A gemologist uses a 10x magnification loupe and a special scope to determine clarity. A diamond is graded as flawless if no inclusions or blemishes are visible under 10-power magnification. The location of an inclusion or blemish can also impact clarity. Inclusions closer to the center of the table have a greater impact on clarity. Inclusions closer to the girdle are more difficult to see, but may be at risk for damage.
IF
Internally Flawless
No inclusions and only blemishes are visible to a skilled grader using 10× magnification
VVS
Very Very Slightly Included
Inclusions are difficult for a skilled grader to see under 10× magnification
VS
Very Slightly Included
Inclusions are somewhat difficult for a skilled grader to see under 10x magnification
I
Included
Inclusions are obvious under 10× magnification and may affect transparency and brilliance
Color Scale
The diamond color scale is a letter scale that starts with the letter D being the highest and goes down the alphabet to the letter Z being the lowest, the lower the letter the higher the yellow tint, the higher the letter the higher the clarity. The scale is divided into five subcategories: Colorless, Near Colorless, Faint, Very Light and Light. Typically classifications under Faint, Very Light and Light are referred to as Fancy Yellows.
D
Colorless
E
Colorless
F
Colorless
G
Near Colorless
H
Near Colorless
I
Near Colorless
J
Near Colorless
K - Z
Yellows
Cut
Diamonds can be cut into any shape. However, these are the most common categories of diamond shapes:
Round
The Round cut diamond, used frequently in earrings, pendants and solitaire engagement rings, round remains the most popular shape for diamonds. Virtually all round diamonds are brilliant-cut and for good reason. When cut as a round brilliant, the diamond’s angles help to enhance its fire and brilliance.
Square
The Square cut diamond is a dynamic shape that has the extraordinary ability to look either modern or vintage, and creates the illusion of a larger diamond. Most square-shaped diamonds will feature either a princess or Quadrillion cut, and are quite popular engagement ring choices.
Oval
The Oval cut diamond has a long history, dating back as early as 1304 with the famous Koh-i-Noor. Today, they’re making a strong comeback, and are a popular choice, particularly if you’d like your finger to appear longer and slimmer. Like round diamonds, ovals cut in the brilliant style exhibit a similar fire and brilliance.
Pear
The Pear cut diamond is a unique shape featuring a rounded bottom tapering to a pointed top. Graceful and elegant, this shape resembles a perfect drop of water (hence it’s also known as a “teardrop”) and is often considered a universally flattering choice for an engagement ring.
Emerald
The Emerald cut is a type of diamond or gemstone shape made to emphasize long parallel step cuts along with clipped corners to fashion a sort of octagon-like shape. The emerald cut being a very popular cut with most being rectangular – square variations do exist, and are classified as square emerald cuts.
ST Baguette
The Straight Baguettes cut diamond are small, usually rectangular, step-cut diamonds with straight or tapered edges. Some baguettes are almost square, while others have a length-to-width ratio of 5:1 or even longer. A tapered baguette diamond has long sides that angle inwards.
Exotic Cuts
Marquise
The Marquise cut named after a mistress of King Louis XV, whose mouth it was thought to resemble. this shape creates an illusion that the diamond is larger in size. Watch out for symmetry in marquise-shaped diamonds – even the slightest difference can make a diamond appear uneven and unbalanced.
Trillion
Heart
The Heart shaped cut is an eternally romantic and feminine shape is not as prevalent as you might expect, making it all the more special. Heart-shaped diamonds should have two symmetrical halves with a distinct cleft and even wings and lobes. A perfect shape for Valentine’s Day.
TP Baguette
Radiant
The Radiant cut diamond possess a silhouette shape similar to an emerald shape, but with facets cut in a more similarly to that of round diamonds. This means that the appearance of the diamond has an hypnotizing effervescent sparkle.
Cushion
The Cushion cut diamond has a square or rectangular shape with rounded corners similar to a pillow – hence the name “cushion cut”. Cushion cut engagement rings were extremely popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Asscher
The Asscher cut diamond features a flat table, large step facets, and a high crown. Most notably, the shape of the Asscher cut is square with truncated (or cropped) corners, meaning it is technically an octagon.
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