Do Aukera Lab-Grown Diamonds Pass a Diamond Tester?

At Aukera grown Diamond Jewellery, discover beauty and indulgence with lab grown diamonds. With this modern, progressive alternative to mined diamonds, you can now choose diamonds you desire with no compromise on your values and ethics. Lab grown diamonds are a chance for you to be a conscious consumer.

However, with the rise in popularity of these diamonds comes some concerns: how do you tell a diamond from a synthetic.  Lab grown diamonds are diamonds – very different from cubic zerconia, moissanites and crystals – which are all synthetics.

The Diamond Tester

Before determining whether the lab grown diamond can pass a tester, let's see what these tools are. Diamond testers are handheld devices that rely on thermal conductivity or electrical conductivity to differentiate between diamonds and other gemstones.

• Thermal Conductivity Testers: These testers measure how efficiently a material conducts heat. Diamonds are exceptional conductors of heat, meaning they disperse heat quickly when in contact with a heat source. A thermal conductivity tester typically consists of a probe that is heated and brought into contact with the surface of the stone being tested. The rate at which the stone dissipates the heat is then measured. Genuine diamonds will disperse heat rapidly, while most diamond simulants and gemstones will not.
• Electrical Conductivity Testers: These testers assess how well a material conducts electricity. Diamonds are generally poor conductors of electricity, meaning they do not conduct electricity well. Electrical conductivity testers use a probe to apply a small electrical current to the surface of the stone being tested. Genuine diamonds will not conduct electricity, resulting in little to no electrical current passing through the stone. In contrast, some diamond simulants and gemstones may conduct electricity to varying degrees.

While diamond testers are effective tools to distinguish between diamonds and synthetics.  You would however need to ensure that the diamond tester is a current (not outdated one) and is calibrated right.  The diamond tester will light up green for a lab grown diamond or a mined diamond.  But will light up red for a CZ, moissanite or any other synthetic.

• Raman Spectroscopy: This technique involves shining a laser beam onto a sample, such as a diamond, and analyzing the scattered light. The scattered light reveals information about the vibrational modes of the molecules within the sample. Each type of molecule, including the carbon atoms in a diamond, has characteristic vibrational modes that produce a unique Raman spectrum. By analyzing the Raman spectrum of a diamond, scientists can identify its composition and detect any impurities or defects present.
• Photoluminescence Spectroscopy: In this technique, the sample, again a diamond in this context, is illuminated with light, typically from a laser. The sample absorbs photons from the laser and then emits light of its own at longer wavelengths, a process known as photoluminescence. The emitted light provides information about the electronic structure and defects within the diamond. By analyzing the photoluminescence spectrum, researchers can gain insights into the diamond's purity, crystal structure, and potential treatments.

These spectroscopy techniques offer detailed insights into a diamond's composition, structure, and characteristics, allowing for precise identification and analysis. They are valuable tools in gemology and materials science for assessing the authenticity, quality, and origin of diamonds, including distinguishing between mined and lab-grown diamonds.

Do Lab-Grown Diamonds Pass the Test?

Lab-grown diamonds will indeed pass a diamond tester. This is because they share the same thermal and electrical conductivity properties as diamonds. When subjected to a diamond tester, lab-grown diamonds will register as genuine diamonds due to their high thermal conductivity.

As a result, they are often indistinguishable from mined diamonds when tested using this method. Furthermore, they possess the same chemical composition, physical properties, and optical characteristics as mined diamonds, making them virtually indistinguishable to the naked eye and passable on spectroscopy tests.

This sets lab grown diamonds apart from other simulant diamonds, which mimic the mined diamond, but are not real diamonds. Cubic zirconia, American diamonds, and moissanite all fail the diamond test due to their chemical makeup and gemstone structure.

Zirconia is a type of ceramic; Moissanite is a mineral; and American diamonds are a budget alternative made from zirconium dioxide. None of these are close to Grown Diamonds. When placed under a diamond tester, they all test as non-diamond. But the lab grown diamond passes, proving its place as nothing less than the mined diamond.

What's more? The Federal Trade Commission, USA, identifies grown diamonds and mined diamonds as just the same: diamonds. The only thing that makes grown diamonds different is their origin. The conclusion: our grown diamonds are genuine diamonds.

Visit Aukera Today

Aukera champions beauty of no compromise, be it in ethics or looks. We want you looking your best, and promise you only the finest of the diamond realm. In a world filled with diamond simulants like cubic zirconia and moissanite, ensuring authenticity matters.

Amidst the confusion, meet the Aukera Insta Wand—a diamond tester that's your trusted solution. This wand taps into a diamond's chemical signature, giving you a verdict in seconds. Differentiating real from fake, it measures thermal or electrical properties. You can experience it for free by visiting our Dickenson Road and Jayanagar branches in Bangalore.

And if you want to learn more about the lab grown diamonds at Aukera, this visit is your chance.  We are happy to provide you with our support and deliver on our commitment to transparency and traceability. Speak with an Aukera Diamond Expert to learn more about the beauty and innovation of Aukera Grown Diamond Jewellery.