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What is a Lab Grown Diamond?

Hera works with certified lab grown diamonds and other stones in our engagement rings and fine jewelry. You’ve probably heard of lab grown diamonds before - but even if you have, you might not know what a lab grown diamond really is (and that’s okay!). Lab grown diamonds are chemically, physically, and optically the same as mined diamonds. The only difference is that instead of being mined out of the earth, they’re grown in a lab. Even gemologists and jewelers need special equipment to tell the difference.

Sustainability is a core part of our mission and lab grown diamond engagement rings fit in perfectly. We offer SCS-certified sustainability rated lab grown diamonds made with solar power!

What is a sustainability rated diamond?

SCS sustainability rated diamonds must meet five pillars to achieve certification: verified origin traceability, ethical stewardship, sustainable production process, a net zero carbon footprint and investments in sustainability.

We are thrilled to be an authorized retailer of these certified diamonds, and our supplier goes a step further than these rigorous requirements by growing all of their diamonds in a solar-powered factory! You have the option to choose a standard lab-grown diamond or an SCS sustainability certified diamond.

How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Grown?

They grow from seeds! No joke, lab grown diamonds are cultivated using tiny seeds of existing diamonds. By mimicking the natural conditions under which diamonds grow, we can use technology to turn those seeds into diamonds, and then into lab grown diamond engagement rings.

There are two methods of growing a diamond:

1

High Pressure High Temperature

In the High Pressure High Temperature, or HPHT growth process, diamond seeds are placed in carbon and exposed to extreme heat and pressure, essentially replicating the underground conditions that facilitate diamond growth.

2

Chemical Vapor
Deposition

Chemical Vapor Deposition, or CVD diamonds are grown by heating diamond seeds in a chamber with carbon-rich gases. Both methods produce beautiful diamonds.

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WORKING WITH AN EXPERT MATTERS

When shopping for a lab grown diamond engagement ring, there are some things to watch out for depending on which process the grower used. HPHT diamonds can have a blue tint if there is excess boron in the diamond, and CVD diamonds can have a brown undertone (as opposed to natural yellow) if they were grown too quickly. That’s why it’s important to work with a lab grown diamond expert when selecting your stone.

How to Shop for The Perfect Lab Grown Diamond

As our client, you have two options when purchasing a lab grown diamond engagement ring. You’ll either choose from upgrading to a lab grown diamond with our available styles (no extra effort on your part). Or, you can choose our concierge service.

Choosing to Upgrade an Available Style with a Lab Grown Diamond

This is the most straightforward option. You can simply select your desired size, and we will hand-select a good value option for you of at least F color and VS clarity. We also only select lab grown diamonds that have excellent cut, polish and symmetry, because these factors make a big difference in the overall sparkle and light performance of the diamond. This is the best option when you’re trying to keep the diamond selection as simple as possible.

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Working with Our Concierge Service to Choose a Lab Grown Diamond

If you want to work one-on-one with Hera, you can choose your lab diamond through a concierge service. During a consultation, we'll answer your questions, go through our recommendations and any decision points for you to make, then our expert diamond team will hand-select an option for you to approve. We’ll provide information on the characteristics of each stone, as well as HD videos and certification.

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