Discover everything you need to know about different types of diamonds, including natural, lab-grown, and simulant diamonds. Learn the key characteristics, differences, and considerations to make an informed choice when selecting your engagement ring, bespoke diamond jewellery, or recycled gemstone pieces. This guide is ideal for clients seeking handcrafted, sustainable, and ethically conscious diamond jewellery in London.

Mined DiamondL

Mined diamonds, also called natural diamonds, are formed deep within the earth over billions of years and are extracted via mining from the ground, rivers, or the sea. They are valued for their rarity and unique characteristics. Clients often choose natural diamonds for engagement rings or statement pieces, such as our Set of Three 18 Karat Recycled Gold Stacking Rings with Diamonds

Synthetic Diamond, lab or man-made diamond. These have exactly the same  chemical structure as mined diamonds. They are created in a lab instead of mined from the earth.

Diamond Simulant i.e. imitation diamonds. These are not diamonds.

They have a different chemical composition, and they “simulate” the look of a diamond.

This is a broad category that can include natural gems like white sapphire, white zircon, white topaz... as well as lab-created gems like cubic zirconia and moissanite.