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September 24, 2019

These Diamonds Really Are Forever
Let’s discuss how lab grown diamonds are created, with some history and a comparison against mined diamonds.
March 21, 2019

Moments to Celebrate with Diamonds
We all know that diamonds are traditionally given for engagements, weddings, anniversaries, and holidays- but what about all the other celebration-worthy moments of life? We think they deserve diamonds, too — especially since our lab-grown diamonds are conflict-free, sustainable, and ethical. Why not celebrate with something sparkly that is also guilt-free? Life’s moments deserve rewards, and we’re here to explore some of those moments in which diamonds would make a great celebration gift.
March 19, 2019

Top Five Myths About Lab-Grown Diamonds
Shopping for diamond gifts can be a really hard process — especially if you’re shopping for ethical diamonds. Perhaps you’ve turned to lab-created diamonds because you’ve heard that they are more affordable, more sustainable, and more ethical. But then again, there are a lot of other not-so-great (false!) things you’ve heard about lab diamonds, like that they are synthetic or don’t have resale value. This is largely due to the mined diamonds industry, which fears it will be totally disrupted once people learn the tremendous advantages of lab diamonds. We’re here to help you sort the fiction from the facts and to bust these lab diamond myths once and for all. Here are the top five myths about lab diamonds:
March 12, 2019

What are the Advantages of a Lab-Grown Diamond?
Thinking about leaving mined diamonds in the past and embracing the future of lab-grown diamonds? Smart move, if we may objectively say so! It’s true — there are ethical, economic, and environmental advantages to choosing grown diamonds over mined diamonds, and we’re pointing them out in this blog. Here’s why choosing lab-grown is the savvy, smart, and conscious choice (as well as the only real way to get ethical diamonds) — for you, for others, and for Earth.
March 5, 2019

Get a Statement Ring to Complement Your Style
Let’s face it — nothing feels better than feeling 100% free to be authentically you, confident in who you are and how you present yourself to the world. Wearing a beautiful statement ring is the ultimate pick-me-up, especially when it’s made from diamonds! This idea isn’t just a blog point — it’s actually validated by science!
February 28, 2019

Top 5 Ethical Benefits of Lab Grown Diamonds
Hi, conscious consumers — this blog is for you. It’s also for those of you who are just beginning to research the differences in mined and lab-grown diamonds. While much of the debate about lab-grown diamonds zeroes in on semantics (like suggesting lab-grown diamonds aren’t “real”, which is totally false), there are plenty of tangible benefits to opting for a diamond born in a lab versus a diamond formed in the Earth.
February 26, 2019

How Diamonds are Graded on Clarity
“Flawless” is a slang buzzword that we’re all saying to describe amazing, beautiful, wonderful things in our lives. But when we’re talking about diamonds, we shouldn’t be so quick to describe them as “flawless.” Why not? A flawless diamond is exceptionally rare, and we know that because when diamonds are graded using the four C’s (carat, cut, color, and clarity), jewelers specifically look for flaws within the diamond in order to grade the clarity.
February 19, 2019

Types of Diamonds: Differences in Lab-Grown, Earth-Mined, and Simulated Diamonds
Confused about what a diamond is or isn’t based on all the new products coming into the market? We don’t blame you! Things aren’t quite as simple these days when you go to buy a diamond or are browsing engagement rings, simply based on the sheer number of options. Lab-grown, Earth-mined, moissanite, cubic zirconium, morganite — there is a lot to consider!
February 14, 2019

Sustainable Fashion, Sustainable Diamonds
One of our passions at New World Diamonds is helping to promote a sustainable future through our creation and sales of lab-grown diamonds. No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, you have surely heard of the global climate crisis we are facing. We are not trying to scare you, but scientists from the UN released a report back in October 2018 that detailed how we will see food shortages, wildfires, mass die-offs of coral reefs, and more climate-related issues by 2040 if we don’t take critical actions, stat. Unfortunately, many people are unsure how to take action, as we are caught in a sticky web of political rhetoric and industry-driven marketing efforts that only expand the confusion around environmental impacts that are causing the climate crisis.

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