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THE SAME DIAMONDS,
CONSCIOUSLY CREATED

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THE SAME DIAMONDS,
CONSCIOUSLY CREATED

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WHY CHOOSE LAB GROWN DIAMONDS

We are firm believers that lab grown diamonds are the future of fine jewellery. As one of the first jewellers to recognise this, over half of our collection is now available as lab grown or ethically mined diamonds.

THEY'RE BEAUTIFUL

Lab grown diamonds are formed using state-of-the-art technology to imitate mother nature. They're created by scientists, and are handpicked and tested by gemmologists, ensuring all the quality, clarity and beauty you'd expect from a natural diamond - they are chemically and optically identical.

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THEY'RE CONSCIOUS

A conscious and mindful choice, they are considered more sustainable or environmentally ethical, as they haven't been extracted from the ground, so their production has far less impact on our planet. Because they aren't sourced from mines, they're also conflict-free, making them more socially ethical.

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THEY'RE ATTAINABLE

Lab-grown diamonds are created in weeks rather than millions of years, making them far more attainable than mined stones. This means you can often achieve a larger or higher-quality diamond for your budget. It’s also easier to produce coloured lab-grown diamonds, giving you a wider choice of beautiful shades – all at a more accessible price.

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WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LAB
GROWN AND MINED DIAMONDS?

LAB GROWN DIAMONDS

Where art meets science to create a diamond in a laboratory, chemically & optically identical to a natural diamond

Same quality, look, feel and sparkle as mined diamonds

Can only be told apart using specialist equipment

Considered a more conscious choice because they are environmentally sustainable and socially ethical - no mining is required

A faster, more efficient process leading to a more attainable price

6-10 weeks to create

MINED DIAMONDS

A rare, natural diamond created by our earth

Considered higher in value because they are a finite natural resource

Require production transparency to ensure they are conflict-free and consciously-mined

Have a higher price because they are hard to find, and their production involves mining and transportation

1-3 billion years to create.

HOW ARE LAB GROWN DIAMONDS MADE?

Using an innovative fusion of art and technology, lab grown diamonds are quite literally 'grown' in a laboratory by scientists.

The process starts with a tiny shard of a mined diamond, a 'diamond seed', and uses state-of-the-art technology to replicate the natural conditions under which diamonds are formed underground in the earth's mantle. By applying extreme pressure and heat, imitating the volcanic process, the lab grown diamonds are made of carbon atoms in a lattice crystal structure - exactly the same as mined diamonds.

Luckily, lab grown diamonds grow much faster than mined diamonds, and rather than millions of years, it takes just a number of weeks for the carbon atoms to slowly crystalise on the surface of the diamond seed, evolving into a rough diamond.

Once ready, the diamond is handpicked and tested by a gemmologist, to be cut, polished and crafted into something beautiful.

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DISCOVER THE ELARA COLLECTION

Coloured lab diamonds that don't cost the earth

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Discover the Elara Collection – coloured lab-grown diamonds in soft, pale pastels, rarely found on the high street. We’re one of the few brands offering these once ultra-luxury stones, now made accessible through modern technology.

DO LAB DIAMONDS COME WITH CERTIFICATION?

To ensure quality, trust, and transparency, our lab-grown diamond jewellery is certified where applicable. Here’s what you can expect:

Engagement rings set in 18K gold or platinum with centre stones from 0.25ct to 0.99ct are accompanied by an SKD certificate, verifying authenticity and quality.
From 1.00ct and above, all 18K and platinum solitaire rings include a GIA or IGI certificate — internationally recognised standards of diamond grading.
Select diamond stud earrings in 18K gold or platinum may also include SKD certification from 0.50ct total carat weight. Please check individual product descriptions for details.
Silver and vermeil jewellery is not issued with certification, and 9K gold items do not typically come with certification. There are some exceptions to this - please feel free to reach out to our team with any questions about specific products you may have.

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WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LABGROWN AND MINED DIAMONDS?

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LAB
GROWN AND MINED DIAMONDS?