New Milton jewellery business, Charles Nobel, has announced the launch of a new range of lab-grown diamonds.
Lab-grown diamonds are created by subjecting a diamond seed to extreme temperatures and pressures, with rough lab-grown stones crystallising within three to four weeks.
Charles Nobel will offer a selection of lab-grown diamonds, with a range of cuts available and the option to personalise jewellery using the store’s Tailor Made service. The jeweller’s existing natural diamond collection is also being extended.
Piers Bollard, director at Charles Nobel, said: “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 have 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.”
He 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.”
