We tried Lily Arkwright’s lab-grown diamond ring to see how it compared to the real deal
2 years, 7 months ago

We tried Lily Arkwright’s lab-grown diamond ring to see how it compared to the real deal

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. How we tested To see how a lab-grown diamond compares to the mined alternative, we considered the characteristics of Lily Arkwright’s Grace diamond platinum solitaire 1 carat ring – looking for shimmer, refraction and crystalisation that rivals the real stone. Lily Arkwright Grace lab diamond platinum solitaire ring: £2,369, Lilyarkwright.com open image in gallery Rating: 9/10 Carat weight: 1 1 Colour : D : D Metal: 950 platinum The look A solitaire diamond is one of the most classic and popular choices for an engagement ring – and for good reason. A real diamond alternative to Lily Arkwright’s 1 carat lab-grown ring tends to cost upwards of £5,500. The verdict: Lily Arkwright Grace lab diamond platinum solitaire ring, 1 carat Those who wish to opt for a more sustainable, ethical and affordable engagement ring that retains all the signatures of a traditional diamond, a lab-grown alternative like Lily Arkwright’s solitaire ring is a more than worthy alternative.

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The Complete Guide to Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings and More
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The Complete Guide to Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings and More

Deccan Chronicle  

Finding the perfect engagement ring can feel overwhelming—so many choices, so many factors, and so much money involved! There are two main methods used to create lab grown diamonds: High-Pressure, High-Temperature : This method mimics how natural diamonds are formed underground. Diamond Certification and What It Means for Lab Grown Diamonds Diamond certification is like a "report card" that comes …

How do Pandora’s lab-grown diamonds compare to the real deal?
6 months, 4 weeks ago

How do Pandora’s lab-grown diamonds compare to the real deal?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy While diamonds may be a “girl’s best friend”, they …

This lab-grown diamond engagement ring rivals the real deal
10 months, 1 week ago

This lab-grown diamond engagement ring rivals the real deal

The Independent  

Design Solitaire diamonds are one of the most popular choices for engagement rings, and it’s not hard to see why. The brand’s take on the classic cut features a single diamond weighing 0.70ct as its centrepiece but, unlike more traditional designs, this is complemented by a series of nine small natural diamonds, totalling 0.08ct, that sit around the four-prong claw …

How lab-grown diamonds became every girl's best friend
3 years, 6 months ago

How lab-grown diamonds became every girl's best friend

Daily Mail  

A few months after Laura Chavez set up her jewellery company in 2018, hate mail started arriving. And, as London-based Laura reflects: ‘The fact these big people cared about our tiny business meant that we were on to something.’ FEMAIL explored the rise in lab-grown diamonds. De Beers, the historic diamond company, initially tried to position lab-grown diamonds for the …

For the love of diamonds
3 years, 7 months ago

For the love of diamonds

Hindustan Times  

After a tough year for couples planning their dream nuptials, weddings across the globe are expected to be back in a big way. However thanks to the emergence of lab grown diamonds, buying an ethically sourced and created lab grown diamond engagement ring, means that socially aware couples don’t have to comprise the environment or concerns over human rights, for …

World’s No. 1 jewellery maker is ditching mined diamonds
3 years, 7 months ago

World’s No. 1 jewellery maker is ditching mined diamonds

Live Mint  

Pandora A/S, which makes more pieces of jewellery than any other company in the world, will stop using mined diamonds as part of a broader strategy to drop raw materials associated with unethical production methods. A host of lab-grown-diamond makers and retailers have sprung up in recent years, keen to target customers with more affordable stones that aren’t marred by …

Can lab-grown diamonds replace the real thing?
4 years, 2 months ago

Can lab-grown diamonds replace the real thing?

CNN  

Editor’s Note: This story was produced as part of CNN Style’s The September Issues, a hub for facts, features and opinions about fashion, the climate crisis, and you. “Looking deeper into it and talking to many diamond traders we heard about identical diamonds made in a lab and saw it as our opportunity to bring transparency and ethics to an …

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