Every diamond sold by Nuvé Jewelry is a laboratory-grown diamond. We do not sell mined diamonds.
What "laboratory-grown" means
A laboratory-grown diamond (also called a lab-grown or laboratory-created diamond) is a diamond created by people in a controlled environment, using either CVD (chemical vapor deposition) or HPHT (high pressure, high temperature) technology. It has essentially the same chemical composition, crystal structure and optical properties as a diamond formed in the earth. The difference is its origin, which is why we always disclose it.
How we label our diamonds
- On our product pages, our diamonds are described as "laboratory-grown" or "lab-grown". This wording sits immediately next to the word "diamond" and is just as prominent.
- We don't call our diamonds "natural", "mined", "genuine", "real" or "precious", and we don't use vague words like "faux".
- Grading report details are provided where available (see our Diamond Grading Guide for how to read them).
- Some lab-grown diamonds receive post-growth treatment (for example, HPHT annealing to improve color). That is common and permanent.
- Accent stones in pavé, tennis and eternity designs are also laboratory-grown.
Metals
Our gold is 14K gold (58.3% gold).
Why we're telling you this
U.S. Federal Trade Commission rules (the FTC Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries, 16 CFR Part 23) require sellers to clearly disclose when a diamond is laboratory-created. We follow them, and we think you should know exactly what you're wearing.
Value
Lab-grown diamonds generally cost less than mined diamonds of comparable size and quality, and their prices have been falling. Resale value is generally low. Buy a Nuvé piece because you love it, not as an investment.
Questions? hello@nuvejewelry.com · 786-231-9559