Lab Diamond Earrings

Earrings with Lab Grown Diamonds

In our online store you will find a comprehensive selection of lab-grown diamond earrings . A lab diamond (also called a lab-grown diamond or synthetic diamond) refers to a diamond that is grown industrially, with properties similar to those of a mined natural diamond. The durability, hardness and sparkle of a synthetic diamond are the same as those of a natural diamond, and its quality is classified just like that of a natural diamond. However, the origin of the diamond significantly affects the price of the diamond, and a lab-grown diamond is more affordable than a natural diamond mined from the ground. A lab-grown diamond is often chosen for an engagement and wedding ring based on its price. For others, the reason for the choice may be purely ethical. Discover lab-grown diamond earrings below and order yours!

The Silván earring collection includes a selected collection of our most popular earrings, which can be set with a lab-grown diamond if desired.

Silván lab-grown diamond earrings

We selected the most popular models from our Silván diamond earrings and brought them into the laboratory diamond collection. In the collection you will find the most popular Silván earrings. All our gold earrings are also available in different gold tones: yellow, white and rose gold. The Silván diamond earrings are marked with the Finnish Key Flag which represents that they are handmade in Laatukoru's own goldsmith workshop in Hyvinkaa Finland and the gold used in them is 100% recycled.

A lab-grown diamond sparkles like a natural diamond and cannot be distinguished from one another with the naked eye. It also has the same durability and hardness as a natural diamond, so earrings with synthetic diamonds will last as long as natural diamonds.

Lab-grown diamond price

The origin of a diamond does not affect the properties of a diamond; a synthetic lab-grown diamond has the same hardness, durability and refractive properties as a mined natural diamond. However, the origin of a diamond affects the price of a diamond. The price of a lab-grown diamond is cheaper than that of a natural diamond. In large carat weights, the price can be up to 40–50 percent cheaper than the price of a natural diamond. In smaller carat weights, the price difference decreases. A lab-grown diamond is renewable and can be produced indefinitely, while a natural diamond is no longer renewable, although it is still mined. As the production methods of synthetic diamonds, or lab-grown diamonds, develop and the supply increases, competition also becomes more intense and it is possible that the value of a lab-grown diamond will decrease in the future. A lab-grown diamond is therefore not worth purchasing as an investment, as there is no guarantee that it will retain its value.

What is a lab-grown diamond?

Just like a natural diamond, a lab-grown diamond is also a real diamond. It has the same chemical structure as a mined natural diamond, and its hardness and refractive properties are the same as a natural diamond. Lab-grown diamonds should be distinguished from diamond imitations, such as cubic zirconia or moissanite, which do not have the same properties as a real diamond and should not be classified as such.

The difference between lab-grown diamonds and natural diamonds lies in their origin. A lab-grown diamond is grown in controlled laboratory conditions, while a natural diamond is born deep in the earth. A lab-grown diamond develops in a matter of weeks, while a natural diamond has developed deep in the earth over billions of years.

Synthetic diamonds are so close in properties to natural diamonds that even experienced gemologists find it difficult to distinguish lab-grown diamonds from natural diamonds just by looking through a magnifying glass. Lab-grown diamonds can be identified using special technology, and responsible lab-grown diamond suppliers engrave small markings on the diamonds to identify them.

Making synthetic diamond in a laboratory

The first successful man-made diamond was made in the 1950s. The method used at that time was the HPHT method, or High Pressure - High Temperature , which mimics the process of creating natural diamonds in a laboratory. As the name suggests, this method uses high pressure and heat.

The HPHT method is still in use, but it was later replaced by another method: CVD, or Chemical Vapor Deposition . The CVD method utilizes heat and a hydrocarbon gas mixture. When the gas mixture is heated with an energy source, carbon atoms are released from it, which accumulate on the growth substrate, growing the diamond. The CVD method has proven to be more effective than the HPHT method, especially when the goal is to create a diamond that is as pure and large as possible. CVD is a more cost-effective method and allows for more effective control of the quality of the diamond, such as the number of inclusions.

The laboratory diamonds used in Silván earrings are produced using the CVD method.

Why choose earrings with lab-grown diamonds?

The properties of a laboratory diamond and a natural diamond are similar, but the way in which they are created significantly affects the price of a diamond. A laboratory diamond is grown in controlled laboratory conditions in a few weeks and can be grown indefinitely. A laboratory diamond is therefore renewable, while natural diamonds have been created for billions of years deep in the ground. Natural diamonds are therefore not a renewable material, although they are constantly being mined. As they are grown and renewable by humans, a laboratory diamond is cheaper than a mined natural diamond. Thanks to their affordable price, genuine diamonds are increasingly affordable, and especially in the case of large diamonds, laboratory diamonds are an attractive option for many simply because of the price. Similarly, colored diamonds that occur in nature are very rare and therefore expensive, while synthetic diamonds can be colored in an industrial process.

The ethics of laboratory diamonds and natural diamonds

Laboratory diamonds are called by various names, such as synthetic diamond, man-made diamond, lab diamond or lab grown diamond. In addition to these, laboratory diamonds have been called ethical and ecological diamonds, because they are not mined. However, the ecological compatibility of laboratory diamonds compared to natural diamonds is not self-evident. A lot of energy is consumed in the production of laboratory diamonds, and on the other hand, natural diamonds can also be produced sustainably. The market for mined diamonds is monitored by certificates and, for example, the origin of GIA-certified diamonds can be traced very precisely. Diamonds that have received a GIA certificate have been produced in accordance with internationally recognized labor, trade and environmental standards, and at the same time they promote transparency in the diamond trade.

We see lab-grown diamonds as a good alternative to natural diamonds, and their demand is growing. For some, an unmined, industrially grown diamond is an ethical and ecological choice, for others it is attractive simply because of its price. By introducing lab-grown diamonds into our range alongside responsible natural diamonds, we give our customers the opportunity to choose the diamond that best suits them.