The terms lab-grown, man-made or cultured diamonds are used interchangeably across the jewellery industry and are merely used to describe the scientific process of growing diamonds. A cultured diamond is precisely that, a diamond. Over the past couple of years at Louise Jean, we have seen more and more clients opt for Lab-Grown Diamonds 

These diamonds are grown under highly controlled laboratory conditions that replicate the earth’s natural growth process of crystallising carbon. As the laboratory process mimics the natural growth of mined diamonds the same variations occur in carat, colour and clarity. Just like mined diamonds, no two diamonds are exactly alike. 

Much like mined diamonds, cultured diamonds are priced based on their quality and therefore can vary in price. The costs to cut, polish, and grade diamonds is the same, regardless of the origin: grown or mined. It is because of the source of cultured diamonds that the cost to purchase is comparatively less than a mined diamond.

Traditionally, Diamonds with 'flaws' were considered worthless and not admired or sought out despite their unique beauty. This is no longer the case as people now appreciate the beauty that is the Rustic (or raw) Diamond. No two rustic Diamonds are the same. Due to their complex inclusions and unique details, proving that beauty doesn't need to mean perfection. These Rustic Diamonds can come in a myriad of intricate shapes and sizes, and the colour palettes are also as extensive and exciting. Louise Jean Jewellery handpicks each stone for these reasons.