Differences Between Natural And Lab-Created Sapphire
Differences Between Natural And Lab-Created Sapphire
Sapphire is lustrous, sparkling and immensely beautiful. Whether set on rings, earrings, pendants or bracelets, the allure of this gemstone is simply irresistible.
Nature sapphire stones are rare and also quite expensive. This is where lab-created sapphire stones come into the picture. Our lab-created sapphire offers identical sparkle and chemical composition as the natural stone.
Let's take a closer look at their differences:
Origin
While natural sapphire stones are formed within the earth’s crust, lab sapphire stones are grown in controlled environments. Natural sapphire stones take over millions of years to form, whereas lab sapphire stones can be created in months under dedicated and well-controlled environments.
Visual Difference
Since lab-created sapphire stones are made using advanced technology in conditions that replicate the temperature and pressure within the earth’s crust, they are relatively flawless - their clarity is very pure; their stone cut is highly precise; their hardness is perfectly controlled so they are less prone to scratching and chipping, and much more durable. Lab-created sapphire stones also comparatively offer more choices in terms of colors. On the other hand, natural sapphire stones come with certain flaws and inclusions.