Limelight Diamonds

  For centuries, diamonds have been one of the earth’s greatest and most sought-after treasures. Often associated with the virtue of strength, power, and love, these precious gems have been adorned by both women and men. But unfortunately, diamond mining has had its own challenges and continues to face scrutiny for human rights abuses and their detrimental impacts on the environment. Apart from the human suffering and ecological damage it has caused over the years, the reckless process involved with diamond mining can have irreversible effects on the ecosystem. Considering the environmental and humanitarian toll of extracting these gems, millennials and conscious consumers are now moving towards sustainable or non mined diamonds.   What are lab grown diamonds? Analogous to the concept of test-tube babies and naturally born babies where the process is different but the output is exactly the same, lab grown diamonds are real diamonds grown in advanced labs, instead of being min...

  SUSTAINABLE BENEFITS OF LAB GROWN DIAMONDS It is human negligence that has contributed to the environmental crisis that we face today. Whenever human activities or actions encroach on the natural environment, we cause more than just environmental damage. The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic may seem like a natural act, but in fact, it is an illustration of our negligence and a stark reminder of our dysfunctional relationship with the environment.   We are destroying ourselves by destroying nature.   According to the executive director of the UN’s Environment Programme, Inger Andersen, nature is sending us a message with the pandemic and the ongoing climate crisis that we’re experiencing today. She explained that we have been putting too much pressure on the natural world which can have damaging consequences. Andersen also added that our inability to protect our planet would mean that we are not taking care of ourselves. She also explained that while the imme...

  WHY MILLENNIALS ARE CHOOSING LAB GROWN DIAMONDS The emergence of COVID-19 has dramatically affected global economies and public health around the world. These outbreaks are becoming more frequent and have clearly become a matter of great concern. However, such a crisis shouldn’t come as a surprise as we have been putting too much pressure on the natural world without realizing its damaging consequences. Experts say that we need to end both global heating and the destruction of our natural world for farming, mining, and housing as these activities eventually drive wildlife into contact with people, giving rise to such deadly diseases and disrupting the natural environment. According to the 2019 Global Risk Report by WEF, environmental threats have become the second most dominant global risk in respect to the impact after weapons of mass destruction. It has become more important than ever for luxury brands and big businesses to show their prominent place in this landscape an...

2019 is sure to be a promising year for lab-grown diamonds , within the first 6 months of the year, major developments have shaken the industry and established the strength of lab-grown diamonds. Increasing demand of these diamonds has led to acceptance amongst industry leaders, knowledge houses and even gatekeepers. Last year, De Beers – the industry giant launched its own brand named ‘Lightbox’ that retails lab-grown diamond jewelry. Consumers have increasingly been demanding lab-grown diamonds owing to the more ethical & environmental-friendly practices along with the affordability aspect. Such trends have led even organizations such as GIA and FTC to accept lab-grown diamonds at par with mined diamonds. A diamond is a diamond no matter whether it is grown in a lab or comes out of the ground. This fact is now backed by the most eminent diamond grading institute in the world, the GIA and the FTC, America’s leading consumer protection agency. The Gemological Institute of America a...

  Your Complete Guide to Understanding CVD Diamonds .   Q: Are CVD diamonds synthetic? A: No, CVD diamonds are neither synthetic nor artificial. They are as real as natural diamonds and are grown in a laboratory instead of being mined from under the surface of the earth.   Q: Is CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) the same as CZ (Cubic Zirconia) A: Absolutely not, the two are completely different. CVD diamonds are 100% real diamonds meaning they are entirely made up of carbon. Cubic Zirconia does not contain any carbon and are significantly weaker in hardness as compared to CVD diamonds that are real diamonds.   Q: What is the difference between natural diamonds & CVD diamonds? There is no optical, thermal, physical or chemical difference between natural & CVD diamonds . They both are made up of carbon, however CVD diamonds have an edge over most natural diamonds as CVD diamonds are 100% carbon, the purest type of diamonds – type IIa diamonds. ...