celeste diamonds®
celeste diamonds®
Lab Grown Old Cut Diamonds
We all know that buying vintage and repurposing jewellery that we already have is the most sustainable choice we can make, however the second best option is a lab grown diamond as opposed to newly mined.
Our exclusive collection of By Holts rings are now available with lab diamonds!
In keeping with our commitment to sustainability and truly unique pieces with history, we have spent the last 12 months sourcing the perfect lab diamonds that are both eco-friendly and vintage style Old Cuts; our Celeste Diamonds®!
why choose a lab grown diamond?
What makes your Lab Grown Diamonds Different?
Our lab diamonds are Old Cuts! With higher crowns, wider facets and a more plump look, our Celeste Diamonds® are cut in the antique style, giving them so much more uniqueness and vintage appeal than a modern Brilliant Cut lab diamond. Plus, our Celeste Diamonds are made using solar energy.
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is a lab grown diamond a real diamond?
Yes! Natural and lab grown diamonds have exactly the same properties including chemical composition, crystalline structure, hardness, density and refractive index. The lab grown production process mimics the conditions under which diamonds are formed, using the exact same element - pure carbon, so you get a diamond just as real, with far less impact on the planet. Lab diamonds can also have inclusions and are still colour and clarity graded in the same way as natural diamonds. Each Celeste Diamond comes with an I.G.I Certificate and is laser inscribed with its unique report number to the girdle.
Can you tell the difference between natural and lab diamonds?
As natural and lab diamonds have exactly the same optical and chemical properties, it's not possible to tell them apart with the human eye alone! The only way to differentiate is through florescent X-ray which shows the diamonds growth pattern, distinguishing if the stone grew over millions of years (natural) or was grown over a few days or weeks (lab).
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FAQs
Our exclusive selection of lab grown diamonds, made using solar energy and cut in the antique Old Cut style.
Lab diamonds are the second best eco-friendly option after antique diamonds. The environmental impact of lab diamonds varies depending on the source. Our Celeste Diamonds are made using solar energy, making them more sustainable than many lab diamonds on the market that use fossil fuel energy.
Yes! Lab diamonds offer a lower price point, meaning you can get a bigger diamond for your budget.
The majority of lab diamonds available on the market are set in uninteresting and mass produced modern settings and feature common cuts such as Brilliant, Oval and Emerald Cuts.
Our Celeste Diamonds® are antique inspired Old Cut Diamonds and include Old European and Antique Cushion Cut styles, cuts which were first used in the 17th and 18th Centuries. Plus, they are made using solar energy.
Our Celeste Diamonds® are set in handmade vintage style settings designed by our founder, Melissa Holt, for a stunning unique look!
Yes! Natural and lab grown diamonds have exactly the same properties including chemical composition, crystalline structure, hardness, density and refractive index.
The lab grown production process mimics the conditions under which diamonds are formed, using the exact same element - pure carbon, so you get a diamond just as real, with far less impact on the planet.
Book an appointment
Holts Jewellery is located in Bath, Somerset. Our showroom is situated in the heart of the city centre in a gorgeous Georgian townhouse and is only 90 minutes from London by train. Book an appointment to view a piece in person, discuss wedding bands or a bespoke commission.
Email us to find out more.
email@holtsjewellery.co.uk
