Mined Diamond
As the name implies, mined
diamonds are stones that have bee
n dug up out of the earth. These
diamonds are obviously naturally occurring. Hence, one can also refer to mined
diamonds as ‘natural
diamonds.’
Cultured Diamond
Diamonds which are created in a lab are called cultured
diamonds. These
diamonds are also referred to as synthetic
diamonds, created
diamonds or lab-grown
diamonds.
Cultured
diamonds are created under the same temperature and pressure conditions that result in the formation of natural
diamonds. Thus, they have similar physical, chemical, and optical properties like that of mined
diamonds.
The Differences
- Most mined diamonds have inclusions, while cultured ones do not have any, because flaws can be prevented while manufacturing.
- Cultured diamonds are cheaper than mined ones of the same quality and size. Therefore, you can consider buying a cultured diamond engagement ring, as these are affordable than the natural ones.
Note:
People sometimes mistake cultured
diamonds for fake ones. Contrarily, they exhibit the same characteristics as those of natural
diamonds and are regarded as genuine
diamonds by experts. As long as you have a diamond certification mentioning that a stone is synthetic, you can buy a cultured
diamond engagement ring without bothering about much else.