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Natural Diamonds are treasured for their geological rarity, historical value, and unique imperfections. In contrast, Lab-Grown Diamonds are ethically sourced, eco-friendly, and identical in physical properties but less rare and less expensive.

Which to Choose?
--> Choose natural diamonds if you value tradition, rarity, and long-term value.
--> Choose lab-grown diamonds for a budget-friendly, ethical, and visually perfect option. 

Lab-grown diamonds offer several advantages for certain buyers
--> Budget-Friendly: Lab-grown diamonds typically cost 30% to 70% less than natural diamonds of the same size and quality. You can get a larger or higher-grade diamond for the same price compared to a natural one.
--> Ethical: Lab-grown diamonds avoid issues linked to "blood diamonds" or conflict zones. They are created in controlled lab environments, often with better traceability and lower environmental impact than mining.
--> Visually Perfect: They are optically and physically identical to natural diamonds. Often have fewer inclusions or blemishes since their growth conditions are controlled. High clarity and consistent color are more common in lab-grown diamonds. 

Natural and treated black diamonds differ in origin, colour, and value. 

Natural Black Diamonds (Untreated)
Colour & Origin --> Naturally black due to inclusions from minerals like graphite, hematite, or pyrite, colour ranging from light grey to pure black, and structural Black Diamonds, which can form naturally in the Earth's crust
Value --> More expensive due to rarity
Clarity --> Naturally included and opaque

Treated Black Diamonds
Colour & Origin --> Regular low quality colourless diamonds are treated (irradiation or heating) to turn black and have uniform deep black appearance.
Value --> Less expensive and more common
Clarity --> May have surface imperfections or fractures 

Fancy diamonds, also known as fancy colour diamonds, exhibit a noticeable colour beyond the typical D-to-Z white diamond scale. These diamonds are rare, highly valued, and cherished for their unique hues, including pink, blue, yellow, green, and even red.

Why People Choose Fancy Diamonds
--> They stand out with vibrant, bold colours.
--> Represent uniqueness and personal expression.
--> Often chosen for engagement rings, collector’s pieces, or investment.
--> Rare hues (like red or violet) are priceless treasures. 

What You Should Know
--> Treated diamonds are real diamonds but not natural in appearance.
--> Value is much lower than untreated diamonds of similar appearance.
--> Durability can be affected, especially with fracture-filled stones (heat, ultrasonic cleaning may damage them)
--> Full disclosure is legally required when selling treated diamonds.
--> Certified gemological labs will disclose treatments on diamond grading reports.