Journal — Gemstone Education

What is a Laboratory Grown Diamond? A lab grown diamond, also known as a ‘cultured diamond,’ is a real diamond with the same chemical and optical properties as a natural diamond that has been mined from the earth. However, a lab grown diamond is created above ground responsibly, with advanced technology mimicking the natural growth process of a mined diamond.  Let’s take a closer look: Diamond FormationThere are two processes to create a Lab Grown Diamond; Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) or High-Pressure High-Temperature (HPHT). These are both conducted in a laboratory setting that allows for precise control, making it possible...

Does a Laboratory Grown Diamond have Inclusions? In this article, we’ll be talking about the presence of inclusions in Laboratory Grown Diamonds. By better understanding inclusions, and how this affects the gemstone’s appearance and value, we hope to support you in making an informed lab diamond decision that fits your budget, and values. Lab Grown Diamonds are identical to their mined counterparts, meaning they are both optically and chemically the same, and also contain their unique imperfections - such as inclusions. Hence, both mined and lab grown diamonds are evaluated using the same grading system and standards created by the Gemological...

Laboratory Grown Versus Mined Diamonds: What’s the Difference? In this article, we’ll be comparing the difference between Laboratory Grown and Mined Diamonds. By better understanding the properties, and origins of each, we hope to support you in making an informed decision that fits your budget, and values. Diamond Formation Mined diamonds are formed naturally over billions of years from a combination of extreme temperatures and high pressure, where carbon atoms bond tightly together under the earth's surface. At temperatures higher than 1150 C and pressures 45,000 times greater than at sea level, crystals formed, resulting in the hardest natural mineral...

Your Guide to Hidden Gemstones One of our most loved bespoke customisations is the inclusion of a hidden gemstone. Often placed on the underside of the centre stone, inside the band, hidden gemstones can be your partner's birthstone or any other gemstone of significance. Adding an inset stone on the inside of your ring band is a lovely way to adorn your ring with added sentiment and brilliance.  At The Moissanite Company, we offer the choice between twelve laboratory grown gemstones, one for each month of the year; Garnet, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Lab Grown Diamond, Emerald, Alexandrite, Ruby, Peridot, Sapphire, Tourmaline,...