Green diamonds?
5 December 2008
We received an inquiry asking about the existence of green diamonds. Since it is the first time we have ever been asked this, we thought we would pass along the answer to everyone…
Ethically sourced, genuine green diamond created in a lab.
“Lab-created diamonds are available in a full spectrum of colors including shades of blue, yellow, pink, peach and as of recent, green. The green is more of a peridot (lime) color. They are being produced by one of our suppliers in Russia. The company we purchase most of our lab-diamonds through is based in the United States, but the closest they have to green is more of an aqua color.
Lab-created diamonds and gems are the most sustainable option available. There is no social impact of the stones and the environmental impact is minimal and drastically less than the environmental impact of mining. Lab-diamonds are produced in a machine the size of a washing machine and require as much energy as a hair dryer. There is no waste involved in the process.”
