Lab Grown vs Natural Diamond Grillz
Lab Grown or Natural Diamonds are not just for rings and necklaces anymore. Today, you can add diamonds to your custom grillz or permanent crowns. The main question we hear is "Should I choose lab grown or natural diamonds for my grillz and diamond crowns?"
The answer to that is that it is all preference and depends on your budget for the project.
Lab Grown Diamonds are nearly identical to natural diamonds, both visually and physically, and humans are unable to tell the difference without high tech lab equipment.
Lab Grown and Natural Diamonds are both "graded" using the famous 4 C's: Color, Cut, Clarity, and Carat Weight.
What Are Natural Diamonds?
Natural diamonds are made deep inside the earth. They form when carbon is pressed under very high heat and pressure for millions of years. This process happens naturally, far below the ground, takes a long time to complete, and are difficult to find. This combined with the De Beers Company essentially having a monopoly on the natural diamond industry, driving the price up by limiting supply, are why the price for natural diamonds are so expensive.
3 of the main ingredients to creating a natural diamond are natural gasses, pressure and heat. Recent advancements in technology have allowed diamonds to be "cloned" by scientists in a lab, using these 3 ingredients.
What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
Lab Grown Diamonds are synthetic diamonds, which share the same visual and chemical qualities as natural diamonds. In fact, it is impossible to tell the difference between natural and lab diamonds without using high quality lab equipment.
Since lab diamonds and natural diamonds are essentially identical, the demand for lab diamonds has skyrocketed while they have remained a much more affordable option.
Many jewelers now use lab-grown diamonds in custom grillz and permanent crowns. They shine just as bright as natural ones, but for a lower price. This makes them a popular choice for people who want the diamond look without spending a fortune.
Which Diamond is Best for Your Grillz/Crowns?
When deciding on which diamond to use for your grillz or crowns, the main thing driving your decision making is likely your budget and preference. Some people prefer lab grown diamonds because they are not being "harvested" in war-torn countries. Also the machines used to work in diamond mines require a lot of gas which is bad for the environment. However, people do like the traditional aspect of owning a natural diamond instead of using the modern option: the lab grown diamond.
