Is a Lab-Grown Diamond a Real Diamond? The Honest Answer
Same carbon, same hardness, same fire. See what the FTC, GIA, and IGI actually say about lab-grown diamonds, and why Aurea sets only grown, certified stones.
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Everything we’d tell you across the counter.
Guides on lab-grown stones, certification, and care — plus notes from the workshop.
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How Lab-Grown Diamonds and Gemstones Are Made | Aurea
How lab-grown diamonds and coloured gemstones are grown, not mined: HPHT, CVD, and hydrothermal methods explained plainly, with sourcing from GIA and IGI.
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Gemstone or Diamond? How to Decide What's Right for You
Choosing between a gemstone and a diamond? Both are real, both are certified. A calm guide to deciding by colour, occasion and meaning, from Aurea.
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The 4Cs of Diamonds, Explained Simply | Aurea
A clear, calm guide to the 4Cs of diamonds — cut, colour, clarity, and carat — and how they apply equally to lab-grown stones. From Aurea.
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What a Diamond Certificate Actually Tells You | Aurea
What does a diamond certificate actually mean? A clear guide to the 4Cs, GIA and IGI reports, and why certification applies equally to lab-grown stones.
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How durable a lab-grown stone is, and how to look after it
A lab-grown diamond is exactly as hard and as durable as a mined one — care is the same, too.
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Resale and value, honestly
A lab-grown stone holds the same certified grading as a mined one — how that translates to resale is still a developing, less established market than for mined stones.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We want your jewellery-buying experience to be open, transparent, and stress-free. We've grouped the questions we hear most. If yours isn't here, reach us directly and a real person will answer it.
View the FAQLab-Grown vs. Cubic Zirconia: Why They're Not the Same Thing
Lab-grown diamonds and cubic zirconia are not the same. Same carbon, same hardness \u2014 the real difference, explained calmly by Aurea.
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How to Buy Fine Jewellery Online with Confidence
A calm, practical guide to buying fine jewellery online: certification, return terms, secure checkout, and real jeweller support, before you order.
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What ‘Made to Order’ Means for Fine Jewellery | Aurea
Made to order means your Aurea piece is crafted only once ordered, about 20 days, then dispatched from Singapore with tracking to Japan and worldwide.
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How to Find Your Ring Size at Home | Aurea
A calm, practical guide to measuring your ring size at home using string, paper, or a ring you own — plus how Japanese sizing differs.
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Lab Diamond or Coloured Gemstone: Choose on Colour | Aurea
A lab diamond and a lab-grown gemstone are equally real and certified. Here is how to choose between them by colour, not by category.
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A Guide to Diamond Shapes — and Finding the One That's You
A calm guide to diamond shapes — round, oval, cushion, pear and beyond — and what each says about you. Certified lab-grown diamonds, crafted to order at Aurea.
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Reserve or Pay in Full? Understanding Your Options
Pay in full or reserve with a deposit and pay before it ships. A calm, transparent guide to Aurea's two payment paths for made-to-order jewellery.
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How to Clean Fine Jewellery at Home | Aurea
A gentle, jeweller-approved guide to cleaning fine jewellery at home safely — including lab-grown diamonds and gemstones.
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The Right Way to Store Your Jewellery | Aurea
A calm, practical guide to storing fine jewellery so it stays scratch-free, tangle-free, and safe from humidity — at home and while travelling.
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Everyday Wear vs Special Occasion Jewellery | Aurea
A calm, evidence-based guide to what fine jewellery can handle every day, and the moments worth removing it for: sport, swimming, cleaning, and cosmetics.
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Fine Jewellery Warranty and Care Explained | Aurea
A calm guide to how fine jewellery warranties work, why your certificate and receipt matter, and how Aurea supports your piece long after it arrives.
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