Why We Use Lab Grown Diamonds at Sorsa Jewellery

Every piece of jewellery tells a story. It’s a marker of a moment, a memory held close. Here at Sorsa, we believe the story of your piece should be beautiful from the very beginning. That's why we've chosen to build our collections around the clear, bright spark of lab grown diamonds.

It’s a quiet choice for a more considered kind of luxury. A belief that brilliance shouldn't be complicated. Let us share the story of why.

A Simple Truth: Lab Diamonds Are Real Diamonds

It’s the first question we’re often asked, and the answer is beautifully simple. Lab grown diamonds are, in every meaningful way, real diamonds. They are born from a different process, but they hold the exact same chemistry, the same inner light, and the same strength as a diamond drawn from the earth.

Imagine a wild orchid found deep in a forest and an identical one cultivated in a greenhouse. Both are genetically the same flower, sharing the same bloom. One is a product of chance and time; the other, of science and care. This is the only difference. They are not ‘fakes’ or ‘replicas’; they are the real thing, pure and simple.

Are they different from diamond simulants?

This is where clarity is key. A lab grown diamond is not a simulant like cubic zirconia (CZ) or moissanite. Those are different materials entirely, created to mimic a diamond’s appearance. A lab diamond doesn't imitate; it simply is a diamond, sharing that same fundamental carbon structure that gives it its unique fire.

A Kinder Brilliance

For us, beauty loses its lustre if its story is clouded. The journey of a diamond matters, and choosing a lab grown stone offers a clear line of sight from its creation to the piece you’ll one day wear. It’s jewellery with a clear conscience.

This choice allows us to step away from the tangled history of traditional mining and embrace a more certain path. Here’s what that means:

• A Known Origin: We know exactly where our diamonds come from. This transparency removes any shadow of a doubt about their beginnings, ensuring every stone is born from a place of integrity.

• A Lighter Footprint: The earth isn't moved for our diamonds. By creating them above ground, we sidestep the vast environmental impact of mining. It’s a way of celebrating nature's blueprint without disrupting nature itself.

• A Guaranteed Peace of Mind: The story is simple, clean, and free from conflict. It’s a modern promise of ethical creation, from start to finish.

Brilliance Within Reach

Opting for a lab grown diamond isn't about finding a shortcut; it’s about discovering a smarter path to beauty. The efficiency of the science means that the price of a lab diamond is not weighed down by the immense costs of a mining operation.

This translates to a remarkable saving of between 60% and 85% compared to a mined diamond of the same quality.

This isn’t about making diamonds 'cheap'; it’s about making brilliance accessible. It gives you the freedom to choose a stone with more size or greater clarity for your budget, whether you’re marking a milestone with an engagement ring or choosing a piece just for you. It’s luxury, unburdened.

Your Questions, Answered

We know this is a considered choice, so here are answers to a few common questions.

To be absolutely clear, are lab grown diamonds real diamonds?

Yes, 100%. They are physically and chemically identical to mined diamonds. The only things that separate them are their origin story and their price.

What is the true difference between a lab and natural diamond?

Their creation. One is formed over billions of years by the earth's pressure, the other is grown in weeks using technology that replicates that same environment. Once cut and polished, they are visually identical.

Are they the same as cubic zirconia or moissanite?

No. CZ and moissanite are diamond simulants, meaning they are different materials entirely. A lab diamond is chemically a diamond through and through.

Is a lab grown diamond a sustainable choice for my jewellery?

Yes, it is a significant step forward for sustainable jewellery. It has a much lighter impact on the land, and the technology is constantly evolving to become more energy-efficient, making it a choice that looks to the future.

A diamond is a promise, a celebration, a quiet mark of self-love. We believe its story should be as bright and clear as its facets. It's a modern way to wear a piece of forever.