Hampshire’s Charles Nobel launches lab-grown diamond range
Family-owned New Milton jeweller Charles Nobel has launched a new range of lab-grown diamonds.
Lab-grown diamonds are made by mimicking the process natural diamonds are formed on earth – by taking carbon and subjecting it to high levels of heat and pressure in a controlled environment. The method used to make Charles Nobel’s diamonds takes around three to four weeks.
Piers Bollard, Director at Charles Nobel commented: “For as long as any of us can remember, diamonds have been the most coveted of gemstones. The introduction of lab-grown diamonds is now causing shockwaves in the world of jewellery.
“The techniques and processes for making these products has become exceptionally refined over time, so much so that you need highly sophisticated detection machines to be able to tell the difference between lab-grown and natural diamonds.
“The structure, hardness and optical properties are all the same, and lab-grown diamonds go through exactly the same process of cutting and polishing as a natural stone.
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“Diamonds are renowned for their special qualities and rich sentimental value. With Christmas approaching, we wanted to make these beautiful stones more accessible by expanding our range, enabling more people to enjoy truly special pieces they can cherish forever.
“Purchasing a lab-grown diamond doesn’t mean you’re compromising on quality by any means. As diamond specialists, we are committed to using the best quality stones out there through our strong network of suppliers.”
Being identical to naturally-formed diamonds but at comparatively lower prices has seen lab-grown diamonds becoming increasingly popular, with luxury brands including DeBeers, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany among those which have invested in lab-grown diamond production.
Piers Bollard added: “Purchasing a lab-grown diamond can be as much as ten times more cost-effective than opting for its natural counterpart. However, we appreciate that natural diamonds will remain a preference for many, which is why our lab-grown collection is simply an extension of our current offering – not a replacement.
“Choice is key, and we hope our new range enables more people to experience the joy these beautiful stones can bring.”
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Featured image credit: Charles Nobel
