Is getting a CE (clarity enhanced ) diamond the best way to get a real diamond, but cheaper?

Question

I've been looking at various places
malls...jewerly stores...but they're all retail
Wholesalers are ok, but I'm not seeing more than 20% off
I don't want CZ...
I'm nervous about these two lab created ones:
RBs (russian brights) & DNL (diamond nexus labs)
--I'd like to have a real diamond for her sake, but I don't want to sacrafice blood (conflict diamond) nor go with glass... I'm not familar with Clarity enchanced diamonds...Any thoughts?
-Thanks!

Answer 1

I'm not too sure about those lab created diamonds but I recently found out and read about LifeGem.

www.lifegem.com/

Anyways, here's what it says on the site:
Created Individually For You

High-quality created diamonds have been present for many years. These diamonds are created by placing carbon, the primary element of all diamonds, in conditions that recreate the forces of nature. The LifeGem® process differs by using an exact carbon source to create a beautiful and meaningful diamond tribute for you and your family.

In summary, here is how we create your LifeGem diamond...

Step 1. Carbon Capture - Now, after extensive research and development, we have discovered how to extract the carbon from a lock of hair. This advanced and delicate procedure has been specifically designed to capture almost all of the available carbon in a lock of hair. Our technology works only in a special high-nitrogen, low-oxygen atmosphere. We have refined this process to ensure the maximum available carbon for your LifeGem diamond(s).

Originally, we began the LifeGem creation process by capturing carbon from existing remains of your loved one's standard cremation. While we can, and still do, use this process for those who have previously lost a loved one, capturing carbon from a lock of hair means a LifeGem diamond is now available for anyone choosing cremation or burial... or if you purely want to create a symbol of your precious bond with someone you love.

Step 2. Purification - Once captured, this carbon is heated to extremely high temperatures under special conditions. While removing the existing ash, this process converts your loved one’s carbon to graphite with unique characteristics and elements that will create your one-of-a-kind LifeGem diamond like no other in this world.

Step 3. Creation - To create your LifeGem®, we now place this graphite in one of our unique diamond presses, which replicate the awesome forces deep within the earth - heat and pressure. The more time in the press, the larger the rough diamond crystal that results.

Step 4. Certification - Finally, our skilled diamond cutters facet your LifeGem diamond(s) according to your wishes, laser etch your unique identifier on the girdle, and certify it for authenticity. All LifeGem diamonds are individually inspected, graded, and identified by world-renowned gemologists trained by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). The world’s finest jewelers use this same certification process.

A diamond that takes millions of years to occur naturally can now be created from the carbon of your loved one in about twenty-four weeks. (Blue LifeGem diamonds may take longer.)

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I'm not sure if you will like this but I thought it was really interesting and sweet. A good idea to keep in mind if, knock on wood, one day someone close to your or her heart passes away. Good luck with your search!

P.S. I find it really admirable that you know and are making an active effort to not purchase blood diamonds.

Answer 2

The only thing I know about clarity enhanced diamonds is that they zap them with lasers to get rid of some of the occlusions. Supposedly, only a gemologist can tell if a diamond has been enhanced or not. So you and your fiancee will not be able to tell just by looking at it.

Another alternative is Moissanite. They are lab created, but holding them up next to a real diamond, there is no difference to the naked eye. They are also about half the price for a diamond of the same size.

If you are dealing with a reliable jewelry store, they will not use the "blood" diamonds. So go to a good jewelry store and find that rock for your girl. We do love our diamonds.

Answer 3

It would enable you to give a very eye appealing diamond and get more bang for you buck. The inclusions are filled by a process that makes them less noticable. You can tell by looking at the stone with a loupe but not the naked eye.Since the diamond has been treated, there will be extra care that will have to be given to the diamond, and the diamond would never be able to be re-cut into another shape. There is nothing wrong with it, but you would want to discuss it with your fiance.

Answer 4

You can get a diamond from Canada that does not have conflict. If you want a synthetic diamond Moisenite is the best. Not sure if that is how it is spelled.

Answer 5

your cheaper diamonds are commercial grade diamonds and unless your girlfriend is a diamond expert she want be able to tell...Fredmans is a good place to buy a nice diamond gift without it costing you a new car price...