Diamond

The Diamond Guide

Know your diamond.
Choose with confidence.

Everything you need to know before choosing your perfect diamond.

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Lab-grown diamond

Modern Origin

01 · What Are Lab-Grown Diamonds?

The Same Diamond.
A Modern Origin.

Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds, created in advanced laboratories using technology that replicates the natural diamond-growing process.

They share the same chemical composition, crystal structure, brilliance, and durability as natural diamonds.

The only difference is their origin—one is formed beneath the earth over millions of years, while the other is grown above ground in a controlled environment.

Beautiful. Genuine. Timeless.

02 · Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamonds

Different origins.
The same diamond.

Understanding what changes—and what doesn't— makes choosing your diamond much simpler.

FeatureLab-GrownNatural
Chemical CompositionCarbonCarbon
Crystal StructureIdenticalIdentical
Hardness10 (Mohs Scale)10 (Mohs Scale)
BrillianceSameSame
DurabilitySameSame
OriginLaboratory GrownEarth Formed
Environmental ImpactLowerHigher
Value PropositionGreater Size & Quality for BudgetTraditional Rarity

03 · Understanding the 4Cs

CUT

The most important factor.

Determines sparkle and brilliance.

COLOUR

The closer to colourless,

the more valuable the diamond.

CLARITY

Natural inclusions and blemishes

affect rarity and appearance.

CARAT

Measures the diamond's weight,

not its size.

Diamond detail

Every detail
matters.

Choosing your diamond

The right balance creates the diamond that feels right for you.

Cut determines sparkle and brilliance. Colour becomes more valuable as it approaches colourlessness. Clarity considers natural inclusions and blemishes. And carat measures weight—not size.

The 4Cs

04 · Why Choose Lab-Grown?

Modern diamonds.
Meaningful choices.

Real Diamond

Better Value

Lower Environmental Impact

Exceptional Brilliance

Ethical Choice

05 · Our Commitment

The Eterva
Standard.

Every Eterva diamond is carefully selected for its beauty, brilliance, and quality.

Our jewellery is crafted using premium lab-grown diamonds, BIS hallmarked gold, and backed by complete transparency—so you can choose with confidence.

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Eterva jewellery

The Eterva Standard

Beauty you can trust.

A Few FAQs

Questions,
answered.

01

Are lab-grown diamonds real?

Yes. They are real diamonds with the same chemical composition, brilliance, and durability as natural diamonds. The difference lies only in how they are created.
02

Can you tell the difference?

Not with the naked eye. Even trained gemologists require specialized equipment to distinguish a lab-grown diamond from a natural one.
03

Are lab-grown diamonds certified?

Yes. Certification is available on request at Eterva, giving you the flexibility to choose it when you need it. This also reinforces our transparent pricing philosophy.
04

Do lab-grown diamonds sparkle like natural diamonds?

Yes. Because they have the same crystal structure and optical properties, they exhibit the same brilliance and fire.