Lab Grown diamonds are real diamonds. These man-made diamonds have the exact same chemical properties as natural diamonds. Man-made diamonds are recreated under the same conditions as natural diamonds. Lab Grown diamonds are made by recreating the same conditions as for natural diamonds that caused the diamond to grow. E.g. Carbon, heat and pressure. It takes about 1 week to grow a 1 carat diamond and about 30 days for a 2-3 carat diamond.

Lab diamonds are generally cheaper than natural diamonds. It is about half the price of natural diamonds. Their prices are estimated based on their 4Cs. Lab diamonds are not always perfect. As it is recreated under the same conditions, they will have slight variations in colour which is similar to natural diamonds. Lab grown diamonds are also graded by certified laboratories. Rio Diamonds Lab Grown diamonds are certified by International Gemological Institute. Each diamond has its own laboratory grown number laser inscripted on the girdle of the diamond just like GIA diamonds. It is one of its kind. Comparing lab grown diamonds to diamond stimulants such as zirconia and moissanite. Cubic zirconia is not the same as lab grown diamonds. Its light performance of these two diamonds are different.

A jeweler can tell the difference of between zirconia and lab grown, however it will be difficult to tell the difference between natural diamonds and lab grown diamonds. Seeing the diamond from its naked eye, anyone will not be able to tell the difference unless they see the laser inscription on the diamond. If you’re opting for a much affordable option, you can go for a lab grown diamond. These diamonds do have a re-sale value as well. You can expect to resell the diamond at a similar buying price. It is important for you to know that both natural and lab grown diamonds prices will not increase due to inflation. It should not be something that you can invest in and expect it’s price to grow overtime. If you’re looking for affordable diamond jewellery, take a look at our collection! 

A diamond on a Moh’s scale of hardness is classified as 10, the highest score. Moh’s scale is a scale used to measure the hardness of a mineral by its resistance to scratching. A score of 10 means that a diamond cannot be scratched. It is true that diamonds do last long due to the hard composition. However, it is also possible to crack, chip or break a diamond from a direct hit with enough pressure, under extreme temperatures or when it is handled inappropriately. Therefore, diamonds needs to be cared for accordingly. As such, jewellery such as and should be taken off and stored safely when doing strenuous activity.

It is not true that the bigger, the better, the dearer. A big diamond can make a big impression but that does not mean it is more valuable than other diamonds. The worth of the diamond is dependent on a variety of factors: While size does matter, so does the 4C’s: cut, clarity, carat and colour of the stone. A big diamond could end up being worth less than smaller diamonds if it has poor clarity and colour. It is completely possible to have a large diamond of mediocre colour and still cost less than a small diamond that has high quality colour. It is best to pick diamonds on their overall qualities rather than just their size.

Many people think that diamonds are formed from pressurized coal. This is because no one has been able to study the formation stage of the diamond. Billions of years ago, diamonds are formed deep in the earth from another form of carbon, graphite. Diamonds are so often found in coal mines and since coal is also made of carbon, two of them are confused as the same.  diamonds are rare

Diamonds are valuable and beautiful, but rare is not one of them. They are misunderstood as rare as they only make up a small portion of the organic materials found on the planet. Compared to other coloured gems, diamonds are more common. This does not detract from their potential value or beauty but how could diamonds be considered rare when millions of married couples have a diamond rings or jewellery to call their own?

Wedding bands should be a pair of rings that a couple seeks each other’s opinions before buying. Couples should shop for their wedding bands together to reach consensus to buy the right . However, wedding rings do not have to be identical or matching. Some couples would opt for the rings of different designs and styles to suit their personality.

First of all, start off by deciding the material that both of you will prefer. The more common options will be white, rose and yellow gold. Another alternative will be platinum. You can purchase a pair of wedding bands from ranging from ($800 – $2000) depending on its design. All products will be made in 18K Gold unless some customers request it to be in platinum. Platinum would be much pricier compared to gold due to its durability. Next, pick a design that suits your personality. Decide on whether you would prefer thicker rings with comfort fitting or thinner rings for those petite fingers.

A little tip: Pick gold or platinum for wedding bands as sterling sliver would tarnish in the long run!

Are you going for luxury brands or would you settle with rings of the same quality at a much affordable price. Always set a budget for the rings depending on various jewellery shops, 18K Gold rings can be priced from $1000-$2000 per ring which would eventually add up to 2-3K for a pair. Do also note that special requests like engravings also add up to the total amount!

If you have a design in mind and would like to customize your rings, it will be much more costly compared to choosing designs off the shelves. That is if you are willing to bare the extra expenses.

A little tip: Shop for wedding bands early to get great deals especially during wedding events or shows! Great promotions are waiting for you guys.

Take your own sweet time to make the right choice

Do not be afraid to step into shops and try on the wedding rings that catches your attention. Browse through the various designs and look for inspirations. Choose a pair that is within your budget and liking. When entering a shop with promotions, don’t rush to purchase it just because it is cheap. Remember to always ask for suggestions and then decide. Make sure that comfort is your priority as it will be aring that you will wear every day.