WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LAB GROWN DIAMOND AND A MINED DIAMOND ?

If a lab grown diamond holds the same properties as a mined diamond, then what then what sets them apart ? Their origin, their ethics, their environmental impact, their traceability and their price !

Their origin

Mined diamonds form deep beneath the surface. Their extraction requires mining and digging holes in the Earth or in the oceans. Lab-grown diamonds are grown in laboratories above the ground.

Their human impact

The mined diamond industry came under scrutiny recently, unveiling several unethical practices, beyond what we call blood or conflict diamonds.

Their environmental impact

Mining involves a highly polluting extraction process and is one of the major causes of deforestation. A lab-grown diamond requires seven times less water and produces twenty times less CO2 than a mined diamond of the same quality.
Some laboratories go the extra-mile on sustainability. At Loyal.e, all our diamonds are directly sourced and certified climate neutral.

Their traceability

A mined diamond goes through 10 to 15 middlemen from its extraction to your hands, inflating its price and making complete traceability very difficult. Lab-grown diamond sourcing can be direct from the laboratory and can therefore guarantee full traceability.

Their price

By cutting all the middlemen in the supply chain, the final price of a lab-grown diamond is 40% less expensive than a mined diamond of the same quality.
At Loyal.e, we directly source our stones from diamond laboratories certified climate-neutral and employing the most advanced technology and responsible manufacturing practices, securing the finest quality of diamonds at the best price.

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