Lab-grown diamonds are Chemically, physically, and optically, identical to natural or mined diamonds. They're real diamonds with the same crystal structure and sparkle as natural or mined diamonds. Lab-grown diamond hardness is identical to natural or mined diamonds; a 10 in mohs scale.

The only thing that differs lab-grown diamonds from natural or mined diamonds is its origin.
Lab-grown diamonds are “grown” inside a lab using technology to replicate the natural diamond growing process. An analogy; lab-grown diamonds are like hydroponic tomatoes, instead of tomatoes grown from the earth or soil. Both yield edible tomatoes!

Lab grown diamonds appear identical to a mined natural diamond, most people and even  jewelers won't be able to tell the difference.

However, jewelers who are also trained gemologists may be able to tell whether a diamond is lab-grown with the aid of microscopes and special equipment. To accurately identify lab grown diamonds from a natural one, an accurate analysis from a gemological laboratory is needed.

Lab-made diamonds have the same thermal and electrical conductivity as mined diamonds, so it will test and pass a typical diamond tester test.

However, there are instances of a lab grown diamond that tests as a synthetic moissanite on a diamond tester; that uses probes and dual thermal electrical conductivity. This phenomenon occurs specific only to lab-diamonds produced by HPHT (high pressure, high temperature). Why? Despite being the same material, HPHT diamonds can contain Boron, a trace element that is uncommonly found in natural diamonds, but it’s used during HPHT process and therefore causing boron to be trapped within the structure of a growing or forming lab diamond. 

What is boron? Boron is an extremely rare trace-element found in natural diamonds occurring less than 0.01% of the time; also known as type 2b diamonds. The presence of boron in diamond gives a blue tinge or nuance, its presence also alters the diamond's electrical conductivity, making a diamond a semiconductor. Thus, causing a false reading on a diamond tester that uses probes to measure thermal conductivity on diamonds to sort diamonds from simulants. With such indecisive results, it is best to bring your lab diamonds to a gemological laboratory with extensive tools to further verify the authenticity of your diamond.

Lab-grown diamonds are not fakes. Typically, fake diamonds are what gemologist called simulants.

According to GIA or Gemological Institute of America, the definition of simulants is as follows:

‘The jewelry industry uses the term “simulant” to refer to materials, such as CZ, that look like another gem and are used as its substitute but have very different chemical composition, crystal structure and optical and physical properties.’

Technically, yes! Diamonds grown in a lab are never "blood diamonds" and have a smaller environmental footprint than mined diamonds. 

To be brutally honest, lab grown diamonds are not 100% sustainable. They need energy to grow.

Isago is conscious and aware about issues peterning sustainability and will  try our best to minimize carbon footprints in other forms. Mindfulness and taking small actions are key to being sustainable!

Lab-grown diamonds used in ISAGO are VVS-VS in clarity. They do not get cloudy. 

Lab Grown diamonds certainly have value for their appearance and durability, and as we've mentioned they are exactly the same as natural diamonds in chemical make-up and hardness.

Gem quality lab grown diamonds are formed using either these two processes: HPHT and CVD.

HPHT stands for High Pressure High Temperature. This process mimics the way that diamonds grow in nature, subjecting carbon to high temperatures and pressing it together. 

CVD stands for Chemical Vapor Deposition. In this process, a mixture of hydrogen and methane gas is placed in a chamber with a seed crystal. A microwave power heats the chamber to a high temperature, which excites the gas making diamond grows on the seed crystal.

Yes! Lab grown diamonds do come in colors. 

Cut is the factor that affects a diamond sparkle and brilliance. Lab grown diamonds will sparkle just like natural diamonds, as long as the lab grown diamond is cut and faceted like an excellent cut diamond. 

No. We only use solid gold (not vermeil or plated gold) in our jewelry which makes them perfect for everyday wear. However, we recommend you take off your jewelry before showering and swimming. Besides showering and swimming, you can wear our jewelry 24/7 without worrying about tarnishing.

Always store your jewelry pieces individually, preferably in ISAGO’s cotton pouch so that they don’t rub together, scratch or tangle. Clean your jewelry carefully with a soft, non-abrasive and lint-free cloth or chamois; this helps maintain or bring back its shine.

If necessary, you can use a mild washing up liquid with warm water and a soft toothbrush, then rinse with clean water and pat dry with a soft cloth.You can find further advice on how to care, store and clean your jewelry on this page.

A confirmation email will be sent to your email, once an order has been confirmed. 

It takes about 1-3 working days for us to process and prepare your order. Shipping times will depend on the courier you picked and your destination.

Unfortunately, we are unable to cancel or amend orders once they have been placed.

You have 14 days to notify us of any issues with your order, please Contact Us about any issues regarding your order.

If you have any questions about your Invoice, please Contact Us quoting your order number. They will be more than happy to help answer any questions or resolve any problems.

Gift wrapping is available. You can also add a personal message to make your gift a memorable one. 

To find out your ring size, please visit our Ring Size Guide.Still can't find your fit? Speak to a member of our customer care team, who are always on hand to help.

DELIVERY

Please allow 7-10 working days for all engraved and monogrammed orders to be dispatched (excluding weekends).

Please note that any engraved pieces are non-returnable and non-refundable (unless faulty). To check on the status of an order, please Contact Us quoting your order number.

Shipping cost is calculated by weight and size of your orders. You can pick courier option at the end of your checkout process.The shipping time depends on your shipping address and which courier you picked.

Usually it takes about 2-3 working days to ship to Jabodetabek area.

Currently we only ship to Indonesia. Stay tuned!

All sales in ISAGO are FINAL, unless faulty. Each ISAGO piece undergoes strict quality checks. If you experience damage to your purchase due to manufacturing, please contact us so we may evaluate your piece. 

Email cs@isagojewels.com with photos, a short video, and a description of how the damage occurred. If we find the damage is not repairable via the provided images, we may not accept the item back for an evaluation.

If you have further questions please contact us.

We aim to process all returned orders within 14 working days. However in some cases, this time frame may be extended to 30 working days during the busy time of year. All refunds will be credited to the original method of payment.

ISAGO offers a one-year warranty on our jewelry against manufacturing defects. You can find further description on our Quality Assurance & Warranty Page.