Diamond information
Why Lab-Grown Diamonds
A factual explanation of the material, its origin and its place in the first CHANLO collection—without environmental or investment claims.
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Diamond, grown in a laboratory
A lab-grown diamond is created through a technological process rather than formed by geological processes underground. It is not cubic zirconia or moissanite.
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Material properties
Laboratory-grown diamonds have essentially the same chemical composition, crystal structure, optical and physical properties as natural diamonds. Specialist testing can determine their origin.
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Independent reporting
IGI examines and documents laboratory-grown diamonds, identifying their origin and grading relevant characteristics. The report supplied with a CHANLO diamond-set launch piece is intended to provide an independent record of the individual stone.
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Why CHANLO chose them
Lab-grown diamonds allow the first collection to focus on the relationship between diamond size, cut, setting and the finished design across a clear set of options. Natural diamonds remain available through Bespoke.
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What the price represents
CHANLO does not present a diamond as a financial investment. The price of a finished piece reflects the selected materials and stone, design development, production, setting, hallmarking, documentation, presentation and client care.