Guide on Lab Created Sapphire - Price and Colour

{"AutoID":108,"DateCreation":"\/Date(1694671437663)\/","DateModified":"\/Date(1768543900200)\/","CreatedBy":null,"ModifiedBy":"IMZ 88","RecordStatus":"A","Title":"Guide on Lab Created Sapphire - Price and Colour","SubTitle":null,"Description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLooking for a lab grown sapphire? Consider lab-created sapphires.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLab grown sapphire are colored diamonds available in a wide range of shades. Due to their vibrant colors and brilliance, sapphires often give off a royal and rich vibe. In this guide, we explore what lab-grown sapphires are, how they compare to mined sapphires, their price, quality factors, and how to buy them confidently.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is a Lab-Created Sapphire?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefinition:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nA lab-created sapphire is a real sapphire grown in a laboratory environment using advanced scientific techniques that replicate natural conditions.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSapphires are colored diamonds that can be mined from the earth or created in a lab. The term \u0026ldquo;sapphire\u0026rdquo; originates from Latin and Greek words meaning blue, which explains why blue sapphires are the most common. However, sapphires also appear in yellow, purple, orange, and green shades.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Ruby a Sapphire?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. Red sapphire is known as ruby. Ruby and sapphire share the same corundum base, with trace minerals creating the red color.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey clarification:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nLab-created synthetic\u0026nbsp;sapphires are real diamonds, possessing the same physical, chemical, and optical properties as mined sapphires.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://emailer.growndiamondcorp.com/blog-images/a-look-into-the-world-of-lab-created-sapphires-.png\" style=\"height:310px; width:640px\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-a-diamond-and-a-sapphire\"\u003eImage source\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMined Sapphires vs. Lab-Created Sapphires: Key Differences\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Origin \u0026amp; Formation\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMined Sapphires\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nMined sapphires form deep beneath the earth\u0026rsquo;s surface through heat, pressure, and chemical changes over millions of years. Their availability depends on geological conditions and mining activity.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLab Grown\u0026nbsp;Synthetic\u0026nbsp;Sapphires\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nDiamond manufacturers use flux growth or flame fusion methods to create lab sapphires:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFlux-grown sapphires:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eCrystallize slowly in a molten solution\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eContain natural-like inclusions\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eTypically available in smaller sizes\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\t\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlame fusion sapphires:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eCreated using intense heat and raw materials\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eCan be produced in larger sizes\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eHighly uniform in clarity and color\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Sustainability/availability\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLab-grown sapphires are more sustainable and widely available than mined sapphires.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMined sapphires are limited by discovery and mining capacity\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLab-created sapphires have unlimited availability, as production is demand-driven\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrowing consumer preference for ethical and eco-conscious diamonds has increased the popularity of man-made sapphires\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLab-Grown Sapphire Price: What Should You Expect?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLab-grown sapphires\u0026#39;\u0026nbsp;price per carat\u0026nbsp;is typically 40\u0026ndash;50% more affordable than \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/can-you-easily-distinguish-between-a-mined-and-a-lab-grown-diamond/\"\u003emined diamonds\u003c/a\u003e, making them accessible to a wider audience.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice Comparison\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType of Sapphire\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice Range\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMined Sapphire\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHigh\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLimited\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLab-Created Sapphire\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e40\u0026ndash;50% lower\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUnlimited\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c/table\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResale Value Consideration:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nSome believe lab-created sapphires lack resale value. However, experts indicate a growing secondary market for high-quality lab sapphires.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNatural-looking, certified lab sapphires tend to retain value better over time.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Are the Qualities of a Good Sapphire?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Color\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eMedium to bright tone\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eNo gray or brown overtones\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eTrue sapphire color consistency\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\t\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Cut\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eCommon sapphire cuts include:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eOval\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eCushion\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eEmerald\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert Insight:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nEmerald cuts often enhance color richness, but facet symmetry and evenness matter most for brilliance.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Clarity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHigh-quality lab sapphires are:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEye-clean\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree from visible inclusions\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. The 4Cs Checklist\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhen choosing a lab-grown sapphire, evaluate:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eCut\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eClarity\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eCarat\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eColor\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAlways verify the diamond grading certificate, which confirms origin and quality.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Buy a Lab-Grown Sapphire (Step-by-Step)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eChoose your preferred \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/colored-lab-grown-diamonds-are-available-in-a-spectrum-of-shades/\"\u003efancy color\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/diamond-shapes/\"\u003ediamond shape\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eCompare sapphire quality using the \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/factors-beyond-the-4-cs-that-influence-lab-grown-diamond-grading/\"\u003e4Cs diamond grading\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eCheck certification and grading report\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eBuy only from reputed lab diamond sellers\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eReview return and authenticity policies\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion: What is the specialty of a sapphire?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer\u003c/strong\u003e: Apart from the colors, sapphire is the hardest colored diamond\u0026mdash;9 on the Mohs hardness scale. This makes it the hardest-colored diamond.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion: \u0026nbsp;Are Lab Grown sapphires real?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer\u003c/strong\u003e: Yes, just like other lab-grown diamonds, lab-created sapphires are real diamonds. They have the same chemical and physical properties that diamonds sourced from the earth have.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion: How do you distinguish between mined and lab-grown sapphire?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer\u003c/strong\u003e: The best way to distinguish lab-grown diamonds and mined diamonds, including sapphires, is to look at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/why-buy-lab-created-diamonds-with-gia-certified/\"\u003ediamond certificate\u003c/a\u003e. A lab\u0026nbsp;grown blue sapphire\u0026nbsp;will have a certificate and an inscription on the diamond.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion: Is a lab-grown synthetic sapphire valuable?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer\u003c/strong\u003e: Yes, with the increasing preference for lab-grown diamonds owing to factors such as sustainability, environmental consciousness, and ethical concerns, lab-created sapphires are as valuable as any mined diamond.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion: Where to buy lab-created sapphires?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer\u003c/strong\u003e: There are many online diamond retailers from where you can purchase a sapphire. However, it is advised to purchase lab diamonds from reputed lab diamond manufacturers and distributors like Grown Diamond Corporation.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","FromDate":null,"ToDate":null,"Image_Url":"a-look-into-the-world-of-lab-created-sapphires.jpg","Image_Alt":"Lab Created Sapphires","KeyWords":"lab grown sapphire, lab created sapphire, lab created sapphire price per carat, lab grown sapphire price","MetaDescription":"Looking for lab-created sapphire, blue diamonds? Explore the difference between mined sapphires and lab-created synthetic sapphires, along with the unique characteristics and performance of the sapphire, before buying. 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