Exceedingly rare and an incredible miracle of nature, diamonds are a romantic symbol billions of years in the making with an intrinsic value far beyond their chemical makeup. We do not believe that lab-made diamonds are a luxury product and, as such, we do not intend to use them in our jewelry.
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What kind of diamonds does Tiffany use?
Tiffany only accepts engagement diamonds in the “colorless” and “near colorless” range on a diamond color scale. In other words, for engagement rings, Tiffany only accepts D color diamonds, E color diamonds, F color diamonds, G color diamonds, H color diamonds and I color diamonds.
Where does Tiffany get their diamonds?
Many Tiffany diamonds begin their journey as rough stones, mined in countries such as Australia, Botswana, Canada, Namibia, Russia and South Africa. These regions or countries of origin are also referred to as the “provenance” of a diamond.
Can a jeweler tell if a diamond is lab created?
Can a Jeweler Tell That a Diamond is Lab Grown? No. Ada’s lab diamonds and natural diamonds of the same quality look the same, even to a trained eye. Traditional jewelers’ tools such as microscopes or loupes cannot detect the difference between a laboratory-grown diamond and a natural, mined diamond.
What companies use lab diamonds?
Gemstone diamond producers
- Apollo Diamond (defunct, assets sold in 2011 to Scio Diamond)
- ALTR Created Diamonds.
- De Beers (Lightbox)
- Diamond Foundry.
- Gemesis (now a non-producing reseller called Pure Grown Diamonds)
- Scio Diamond Technology Corporation (colorless)
- Tairus.
- WD Lab Grown Diamonds.
Are Tiffany diamonds high quality?
Are Tiffany diamonds worth it? Overall, they grade similarly to other labs, in terms of giving a Carat Weight, Color, Clarity and Cut. The most important, for Tiffany, is the Cut as they only sell diamonds with Excellent Cut Grades. This alone is part of the reason their diamonds are worth it.
Does Tiffany use real diamonds?
Yes. Tiffany has a zero-tolerance policy towards conflict diamonds. Tiffany diamonds are responsibly sourced from known mines and suppliers, and the majority of our rough stones come from Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Russia and Canada.
How long do lab grown diamonds last?
forever
The bottom line: Overall, lab grown stones share the same physical and chemical properties as natural diamonds. Lab grown diamonds are real diamonds that last forever but are an estimated 30% less expensive than mined diamonds. Overall, neither diamond is “better.” They are not in competition with one another.
Does a lab diamond have value?
Traditional jewelers of mined diamonds regularly lie to the public, claiming that there is no resale market for lab grown diamonds. This is false. Just as mined diamonds have some resale value, lab grown diamonds have a similar resale value as a portion of the original sale price.
Who is Tiffany’s diamond supplier?
We source the majority of our rough diamonds from five countries—Botswana, Canada, Namibia, Russia and South Africa; our primary suppliers of rough diamonds are DeBeers, Rio Tinto, Alrosa and Arctic Canadian Diamond Company (formerly Dominion Diamonds).
Will lab grown diamonds pass a diamond tester?
Because lab grown diamonds do have all the same properties of natural, mined diamonds, they will test as real on a diamond tester.
Why do lab grown diamonds have no resale value?
Unfortunately the market for lab created diamonds just isn’t powerful or large enough yet to command similar commodity pricing, and even the retailers who will buy back used diamonds often just flat out won’t accept lab created stones.
What is the resale value of lab grown diamonds?
Whereas a 1-carat, brilliant, lab-grown diamond from Lightbox is sold for $800 and has no or very little resale value, a 1-carat natural diamond, depending on its quality, may sell for anywhere from $2,000 to $20,000 on the secondary market.
Do celebrities buy lab-grown diamonds?
Perhaps one of the most vocal advocates for lab-grown diamonds, actress Penelope Cruz joined forces with Atelier Swarovski to create a collection of synthetic, red-carpet ready jewels which she debuted at the 71st Cannes Film Festival in May 2018.
Does Cartier use lab-grown diamonds?
On the one hand, luxury brand Cartier, founded by Louis-François Cartier in 1847 and which was run by the Cartier family until 1964, has rejected for now the jewelry industry’s latest innovation – lab-grown diamonds – as not fitting the brand’s image.
Who is the largest producer of lab-grown diamonds?
China
Ans. China. Accounting for a 56 per cent manufacturing share, China stands out to be the largest producer of lab-grown diamonds.
What is the difference between Tiffany and Tiffany & Co?
Tiffany & Co. (colloquially known as Tiffany’s) is an American luxury jewelry and specialty retailer, headquartered in Fifth Avenue, New York City. It sells jewelry, sterling silver, porcelain, crystal, stationery, fragrances, water bottles, watches, personal accessories, and leather goods.
What is so special about Tiffany diamond?
Tiffany diamonds are lauded as the most carefully selected and audited diamonds in the market. Their metal is made exclusively of 925 sterling silver which matches the shimmer and shine of the diamond crystal. However, Tiffany diamonds are about way more than just crystals and metal stacked upon each other.
Do Tiffany rings hold value?
While Tiffany jewelry makes a great accessory it also holds value. Here’s why. Tiffany Jewelry resale value is higher than average for many reasons pertaining to the reputation of the company and the quality with which they make their pieces.
Is Tiffany Yellow Diamond a blood diamond?
Beyoncé has been criticized for wearing Tiffany’s Yellow Diamond necklace in their new campaign. The necklace has been described as a “blood diamond” with a problematic origin story. A source close to Beyoncé told The Sun she wasn’t aware of its history.
Are Tiffany diamonds ethical?
As global leaders in sustainable luxury, Tiffany & Co. is committed to sourcing natural and precious materials in an ethical and sustainable manner. We have a zero-tolerance policy toward conflict diamonds, and source our diamonds only from known sources and countries that are participants in the Kimberley Process.