Lab-Grown vs. Natural Diamonds

Diamonds have always been the symbol of love, luxury, and timeless beauty. But where a diamond comes from makes more of a difference today than ever. At Vondel Diamonds, we consciously choose lab-grown diamonds : real diamonds, but with a more honest origin and a more sustainable story.

What are natural diamonds?

Natural diamonds are formed deep within the earth under immense pressure and heat – a process that takes millions of years. These stones are extracted through large-scale mining, which often displaces entire landscapes and permanently damages ecosystems. Furthermore, natural diamonds carry the risk of conflict diamonds , which have historically been associated with war and exploitation.

What are lab-grown diamonds?

Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds . They are not mined from the earth, but grown in a laboratory using advanced technology that perfectly mimics the natural process. Carbon crystallizes layer by layer, creating a diamond with exactly the same chemical, optical, and physical properties as a mined diamond.

At Vondel Diamonds, we work exclusively with CVD lab-grown diamonds – the most innovative and pure growth method.

The differences in a row

Origin

• Lab-grown diamonds : created in a laboratory, fully traceable.
• Natural diamonds : formed in the earth, extracted through mining.

Chemistry

• Both: 100% diamond, composed of carbon.

Quality

• Lab grown : often purer and selected for VVS–VS, color D–F, Triple Excellent.
• Natural : great variation in quality, depending on origin.

Ethical

• Lab grown : 100% conflict-free, no child labor or exploitation.
• Natural : risks of conflict diamonds and social injustices.

Ecology

• Lab grown : no mining, lower carbon footprint.
• Natural : deforestation, soil erosion and high environmental impact.

Price

• Lab grown : more accessible through shorter chains and fair margins.
• Natural : often higher due to regulated scarcity and intermediary trade.

Why Vondel Diamonds chooses lab grown

We believe that luxury doesn't have to be a compromise. Our lab-grown diamonds offer the same exceptional beauty and value as natural diamonds—but with the assurance that they:

• are fairly produced,
• completely conflict-free,
• better for our planet,
• and transparently priced.

True beauty, honest story

Whether you choose an engagement ring, necklace, or bracelet, a lab-grown diamond from Vondel Diamonds sparkles just as brightly as a natural diamond, but with a story you can wear with pride.

Vondel Diamonds – modern luxury, without compromise.