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Natural Diamond Guide

Diamonds are famed for their incredible beauty and strength. As every gem is unique it can be tricky to know exactly what to look for when buying diamonds. There are many factors to consider when looking for that special piece of diamond jewellery. First, you should understand the 4 C's: carat, cut, clarity and colour, as these affect the value and the overall appearance of the diamond. Here at Vrundavan Jewels, we know this is a tricky yet important decision to make, therefore we have created a simple guide on what to know about buying diamonds.

Why Buy Natural Diamonds?

1. Value & Rarity

The beauty of opting for a natural diamond is the fact that they hold their value well. Although lab diamonds have many benefits, natural diamonds are known to hold their value more due to the fact their origin is directly from nature as opposed to being mass produced in a laboratory, meaning they're far rarer.

2. Natural Beauty

Due to the fact they're quite literally formed from within the earth, natural diamonds are known for having a distinct and admired allure and lustre.

3. Unmatched Durability

Ranking a 10 on the MoHs scale of hardness, natural diamonds are the hardest mineral on earth with the highest resistance to scratches and scuffs.

Natural Vs Lab Created Diamonds

Natural diamonds and lab grown diamonds are equally as beautiful as each other. Both are chemically and visually identical, and virtually impossible to differentiate. The only real difference is their origin. Natural diamonds are found in nature and formed via extreme heat and pressure within the Earth's mantle, whereas lab created diamonds are man-made and grown in a laboratory. Natural diamonds are still a favoured traditional choice thanks to their incredible brilliance and their natural geological origin.

How Are Natural Diamonds Created?

Step 1:
Carbon Creation

A diamond’s journey starts deep down in the earth’s mantle, as trapped carbon dioxide and other mineral rich carbon forms.

Step 2:
Pressure And Extreme Heat

As you can imagine, it’s pretty hot deep down within the Earth’s crust. Temperatures average between 900 - 1300 degrees which melts parts of the mantle into magma.

Step 3:
Diamonds Rise To The Surface

This extremely hot magma then erupts rapidly to the Earth’s surface, which transports the diamonds up above to ground level.

Step 4:
Cooling And Diamond Formation

Once the magma cools, pipe-like structures are created which we call kimberlite pipes. Kimberlite pipes are known for being the most significant source of mined diamonds.