The Difference With Eco-Diamonds & Laboratory-Grown Diamonds

Nowadays people have commonly heard of diamond simulants, synthetic diamonds, laboratory-grown diamonds and cultured diamonds. And with so many, used terms here’s a brief clarification between them to set the facts straight.

Eco-Diamonds

Gordon Max eco-diamonds boast to have the same eye appeal as naturally mined diamonds. Each stone goes through a very strict quality check before it is sent to our diamond Master-cutters, which is then hand-cut and hand-polished to ensure maximum reflection and brilliance.

Compared to natural diamonds Mohs’ scale of mineral hardness of 10, Gordon Max eco-diamond scores at 8.5 – 9, which is similar to sapphires. It does not share any chemical properties with natural diamonds. Every clear-cut Gordon Max eco-diamonds are guaranteed to be D-colour with VVS1 clarity.

Why should you buy Eco-diamonds?

If you frequently travel
Having a ring set with an eco-diamond is advisable. It’s worry-free you don’t have to think of having your diamond engagement ring lost or stolen.

You have a certain design you want to have and own that’s budget-friendly
Choose from our wide range of cuts, carat sizes and colours, and have it set to based on what you want. Can’t decide on a design, we have in-house jewelry designers that can help you.

Matching an expensive lost earring or lost a diamond from your ring
We can help you replace it with eco-diamonds at a fraction of the cost.

Budget-friendly
Making sure you spend on what really matters, like traveling.

Laboratory-Grown Diamonds

Laboratory-grown diamonds, synthetic diamonds, Type II-a, or cultured diamonds based on FTC (Federal Trade Commission) are real diamonds. Gordon Max’s cultured diamonds have the same physical, optical, and chemical properties as natural diamonds. Lab-grown diamonds are impossible to distinguish from naturally mined diamonds and can only be identified with extensive scientific testing using specialized equipment.

Here’s the FTC’s 2018 new definition: A diamond is a mineral consisting essentially of pure carbon crystallized in the isometric system.

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Laboratory-grown diamonds are an appealing option when you want to buy diamonds—they are about 30% less compared to naturally-mined diamonds and the options for carat sizes are now easily available. Nonetheless, the price is never an issue when it comes to true love, couples who are looking for real diamonds may be particularly drawn to our cultured diamonds. Choosing a centre piece for your ring to propose maybe it an eco-diamond or a cultured diamond, should be an intimate and romantic experience to cherish.

The Difference With Eco-Diamonds & Laboratory-Grown Diamonds

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