Understanding Diamonds
- All About Round Diamonds
- Fancy Diamond Cuts and Basic Diamond Shapes
- Popular Diamond and Gemstone Shapes
- Cushion Cut Diamonds
- Princess Cut Diamonds
- Choosing the Right Diamond Shape for Your Finger
- Sparkle vs. Brilliance vs. Fire
- What is Diamond Fluorescence?
- Diamond Symmetry
- How Does Diamond Polish Affect a Diamond
Buying Smart
- Diamond Engagement Ring Buying Guide
- GIA vs EGL
- Avoid the SI Clarity Trick
- Is a SI-1 Clarity Diamond Good Enough?
- Clarity Enhanced Diamonds vs Non-Enhanced Diamonds
- High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) Diamond Color Treatment
- Blood Diamonds
- Manufacturing Diamonds
- Diamond Mining Glossary
- Diamond Insurance
Ring & Setting Topics
- Antique vs. Vintage
- What is Rose Gold?
- Sapphire Engagement Rings
- Lustour Stones – The Best Diamond Alternative
- Our Engagement Ring Settings
- Wedding Band vs Wedding Ring
- Engagement Ring Upgrade or Anniversary Ring
- How to Figure Out Your Ring Size
- My Experience of Shopping for a Diamond Engagement Ring
- Questions Submitted by Previous Customers
- Are You Looking for a Ring That Doesn’t Appear to Be on Our Site?
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Click to call(213) 222-8868Lab Grown Or Earth Mined DiamondsWhich One Is Right For You?
Both Types Of Diamonds Can Be Equally Beautiful
Blooming Beauty Ring offers both lab grown and earth mined center diamonds. We are not here to push you toward either one. Our goal is to explain the honest advantages and disadvantages of each so you can choose the diamond that is best for you.
The first thing to understand is that both are real diamonds. Both can be equally beautiful, both will last forever, and nobody can tell which one she is wearing simply by looking at her ring.
Lab Grown Diamonds
- Cost substantially less than comparable earth mined diamonds.
- May allow you to choose a much larger diamond, a higher quality diamond, spend less money, or all of the above.
- Are created by people using specialized equipment over a period of days or weeks.
- Do not have the geological rarity of a natural diamond and generally have a weaker resale market.
Earth Mined Diamonds
- Were formed by Mother Nature deep within the Earth, usually billions of years ago.
- Offer natural rarity, ancient history and the tradition many people associate with diamond jewelry.
- Have a more established resale market.
- Cost substantially more, which means the same budget will usually buy a smaller diamond, lower quality grades or both.
Most diamonds of either type should not be considered a financial investment. The better choice is the one that fits your preferences, priorities and budget.