Diamonds, redefined – by Nangi

What sets a lab-grown diamond apart from a mined diamond? Surprisingly, not much at all. Chemically, physically, and optically, they are indistinguishable, as they are essentially formed in different settings.

No diamond is identical, but how do you know the diamond is of the highest quality possible? Here’s the Nangi diamond guide!

In a response to the ugly reality of the mined diamond industry, Nangi is proud to offer our customers a conflict-free and sustainable alternative through a variety of beautiful lab-grown diamonds.

Lab-grown diamonds are increasingly popular. Rightfully so, as they’re the only sustainable alternative to mined diamonds.

When we talk about diamonds, the Kimberley Process certification comes up often as a way to ensure diamonds are conflict-free. This certification, created to ease worries about diamonds being used to fund conflicts, started in 2003 with the support of the United Nations. But if we dig a bit deeper, we find that things aren't as simple as they seem. In the early 2000s, there were troubling reports of diamonds being used to finance wars against governments, revealing a less perfect side of the industry. In response to this, the Kimberley Process was established, aiming to prevent the trade of diamonds from regions plagued by conflict.