LAB GROWN DIAMONDS

All about Diamonds and lab grown diamonds.
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Diamond Education: 4 C's & Fundamentals

Welcome to Diamond Education on Aura Fire. Comprehending the basic characteristics of diamonds will assist you in making wise choices, regardless of your level of experience as a buyer or collector. Our goal is to walk you through the key elements that affect a diamond's quality and worth.

Diamond Shape

CARAT

A diamond's carat weight is a measurement of its mass and size.

Diamond Carat

CUT

A diamond's cut dictates how brilliant and sparkling it is.

Diamond Color

CLARITY

Clarity is the term used to describe a diamond's flaws.

Diamond Color

COLOR

Diamonds have different colors, which have an impact on both their beauty and value.

Diamond Color

Diamond Color

What Are Lab-Grown Diamonds?

Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds, formed through processes that replicate the natural conditions under which diamonds develop in the earth. Using methods like High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), lab-grown diamonds achieve the same quality and brilliance as mined diamonds.

Lab Grown Diamond Benefits: Why?

01. VALUE

Lab-grown diamonds typically cost 20-40% less than mined diamonds, allowing you to get a larger or higher-quality stone within your budget.
02. EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY & BEAUTY

Lab-grown diamonds are available in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and qualities. Each diamond is graded using the same criteria as mined diamonds—the 4 Cs: Cut, Clarity, Color, and Carat Weight
03. CONFLICT-FREE

Lab-grown diamonds avoid the environmental and social issues of traditional mining, promoting sustainability and preventing conflict.

Diamond Certification

GIA

The Gemological Institute of America is a nonprofit organization recognized worldwide for its expertise in diamonds, gemstones, and pearls. Founded in 1931, GIA developed the “4 Cs” (Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat Weight) in the 1940s, establishing the International Diamond Grading System. As a premier authority on gemstones and jewelry, all Aura Fire Natural Diamonds are graded by GIA.
IGI

The International Gemological Institute is the largest independent gemstone grading organization in the world. Founded in 1975, IGI has offices and 18 laboratories globally. This independent lab rigorously examines colored stones, jewelry, and lab-grown diamonds (such as Aura Fire Lab Diamonds) to verify authenticity. In addition to grading, IGI operates 14 gemology schools.
AGS

Founded in 1943 to safeguard jewelry consumers, the American Gem Society is a nonprofit organization that ranks closely with the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). AGS distinguishes itself from other grading systems by utilizing a unique scale from 0 to 10, where 0 represents the highest quality and 10 the lowest.