Minded vs. Lab Grown Diamonds: How Are They Distinguish?

{"AutoID":52,"DateCreation":"\/Date(1660281209407)\/","DateModified":"\/Date(1669443938263)\/","CreatedBy":null,"ModifiedBy":"SEO Team ","RecordStatus":"A","Title":"Minded vs. Lab Grown Diamonds: How Are They Distinguish?","SubTitle":null,"Description":"\u003cp\u003eThe only difference between \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/types-of-lab-grown-diamonds/\"\u003elab created diamonds\u003c/a\u003e and mined diamonds is that one is man made, created in laboratories, and the other is made under the surface of the Earth naturally.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSo, can you easily identify if a diamond is mined or lab-grown? The answer is no. You cannot distinguish between the two with naked eyes. However, there are some ways in which you can identify its origin. We\u0026rsquo;ll tell you all about it in this blog.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eLook at the inscription on the diamond girdle\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the easiest ways to know whether it is a \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/types-of-lab-grown-diamonds/\"\u003elab made diamond\u003c/a\u003e or a mined diamond is to examine the inscription on the girdle of the diamond.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eEvery diamond bought from an authentic retailer/ wholesaler would have an inscription. Diamonds grown in labs are inscribed as \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/\"\u003elab grown diamonds\u003c/a\u003e. There could be other terms used, too, such as lab made, lab created, cultured, created, etc.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, this inscription is extremely small and may not be easily legible to the naked eye. Hence, you might need a magnifying glass or a special instrument to read this inscription.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe size of the inscription may vary depending on the size of the girdle. You may require 10x, 20x or 30x magnification to be able to read the inscriptions.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMost diamond retailers and wholesalers sell diamonds graded by laboratories. These diamonds are inscribed as \u003cstrong\u003elab grown diamonds\u003c/strong\u003e. If the inscription is there, you can easily tell if it\u0026rsquo;s inscribed as lab created or mined.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eConduct expert tests\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eDiamond experts are skilled to identify the difference between \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/types-of-lab-grown-diamonds/\"\u003eman made diamonds\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/your-lab-grown-diamond-is-as-real-as-mined-its-official/\"\u003emined diamonds\u003c/a\u003e. There are some tests that labs can conduct.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eExamine diamond fluorescence: \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/lab-grown-diamond-fluorescence-tips/\"\u003eDiamond fluorescence\u003c/a\u003e is the ability of the diamond to emit a soft colored glow when it is exposed to ultraviolet light. Fluorescence can be examined by experts in laboratories. There are a few indicators that help distinguish between the two diamonds.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe indicators are: \u003cstrong\u003elab grown diamonds\u003c/strong\u003e have a tendency to fluoresce more than mined diamonds. The color reflected in the process of both types of diamonds is different. \u003cstrong\u003eLab made diamonds \u003c/strong\u003ereflect orange, while mined diamonds reflect blue. These are intricacies that only diamond experts would know of and be able to examine.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt should also be noted that not all \u003cstrong\u003eman made diamonds\u003c/strong\u003e are real diamonds. Some are \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/why-real-synthetic-diamonds-are-cost-effective/\"\u003esynthetic diamonds\u003c/a\u003e and are not real.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eCheck the diamond grading report\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the best and easiest ways to tell if a diamond was created in a laboratory or if it was mined from the Earth is to look at its grading report.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eEvery authentic diamond, whether mined or lab grown, is graded and provided with a certificate of authenticity. Both lab made diamonds and mined diamonds are graded for the 4Cs \u0026ndash; \u003cstrong\u003ecolor, clarity, cut, and carat weight\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe diamond grading report should clearly mention the origin of the diamond as lab grown or mined. Some organizations that grade diamonds are the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), International Gemological Institution (IGI), Gemological Science International (GSI), among others.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eThe price difference between diamonds\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAnother way to distinguish between \u003cstrong\u003elab made diamonds\u003c/strong\u003e and mined diamonds is to check the price. Lab diamonds are at least 40 to 50 % less expensive than mined diamonds.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAnd so, if there are two diamonds \u0026ndash; one, a lab diamond and the other, a mined diamond \u0026ndash; of the same size and properties, the easiest way to tell the difference would be the price. The \u003cstrong\u003elab created diamond\u003c/strong\u003e would be much cheaper than the mined diamonds.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eOver to you\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThere\u0026rsquo;s not much difference between lab and mined diamonds that one can figure through the naked eye. But we\u0026rsquo;ve told you about a couple of ways in which you can distinguish between a lab grown diamond and a mined diamond.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSo, the next time you buy a diamond, you can easily apply this knowledge and make an informed decision. Afterall, a diamond is a special investment, and you\u0026rsquo;d want to pick yours only after thoughtful consideration.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","FromDate":null,"ToDate":null,"Image_Url":"10-1jpgZIVUFHCXXK.jpg","Image_Alt":"Lab Grown Diamond","KeyWords":"lab grown diamonds, lab created diamonds, mined diamonds, lab made diamond, synthetic diamonds \r\n","MetaDescription":"The difference between lab-grown and mined diamonds are very minimal, and mostly have to do with how they are manufactured. It’s nearly impossible to spot the difference between natural and lab-grown diamonds with the naked eye .However, there are some ways in which you can identify its origin.","MetaTitle":"Minded vs. Lab Grown Diamonds: How Are They Distinguish?","CanonicalLink":"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/can-you-easily-distinguish-between-a-mined-and-a-lab-grown-diamond/","MetaContent":"\u003c!-- Open Graph / Facebook --\u003e\r\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:type\" content=\"website\"\u003e\r\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:url\" content=\" https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/can-you-easily-distinguish-between-a-mined-and-a-lab-grown-diamond/\"\u003e\r\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:title\" content=\" Minded vs. Lab Grown Diamonds: How Are They Distinguish?\"\u003e\r\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:description\" content=\" \r\nThe difference between lab-grown and mined diamonds are very minimal, and mostly have to do with how they are manufactured. 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