Ah, August 15th - the ultimate excuse to drape yourself in saffron, white, blue, and green, and channel your inner patriot! It's a celebration of freedom and cherishing it in style.

This year, why not add a touch of sparkle that’s both stunning and sustainable?

In this blog—we’ll help you slay it with lab-grown jewellery! 

What are lab-grown jewellery? 

As the name suggests, lab-grown jewellery is made from gemstones that are created in a controlled environment, eliminating the environmental and ethical concerns associated with traditional mining. These gems offer the same breathtaking beauty and brilliance as their mined counterparts but with a few exciting perks. Imagine dazzling blue sapphire pendant necklace, citrine engagement rings or emerald cut solitaire earrings— that are larger, more affordable, ethically sourced and 100% real. Dreamy right? 

So, whether you're a jewellery enthusiast or just looking for a special piece to celebrate our nation's freedom, lab-grown diamonds and gemstones are the perfect way to add some sparkle - with a clear conscience!

Now let's see how they can elevate your 15th August look and help you celebrate the spirit of freedom in a whole new way…

The Lab-grown Trio - Sapphire, Diamonds and Emeralds 

At Angara, we’re proud to be at the forefront of this growing trend. Lab-grown tech allows us to create stunning diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, rubies and beyond with minimal environmental impact. 

Our lab-grown gems are identical to their mined counterparts in every way except origin. Plus, by choosing lab-grown, you're helping to preserve our planet. With a 95.2% reduction in carbon emissions and 108 gallons less water used compared to mined stones, you're making a positive impact.

So, when you buy from us, you get exquisite beauty + eco-friendliness with your jewellery for Independence Day.

Here's a’lil sneak peek in their creation methods: 

Lab-grown Sapphires: 

Lab-grown sapphires are identical to natural ones in composition (aluminum oxide), hardness (9 on the Mohs scale), and brilliance. But how are they created?

Three main methods:

1. Flame Fusion: Melting aluminum oxide powder to form a boule, then cutting it into gemstones; this is the most commonly used method. 

2. Hydrothermal Process: The underground natural conditions are mimicked to form sapphires around a seed crystal.

3. Czochralski Process: Rotating and pulling a seed crystal from a molten aluminum oxide mixture to form a single crystal.

Read all about lab-grown blue sapphires here. 

So, what sets them apart from natural sapphires?

- Unique inclusions or growth patterns

- Price! Lab-grown sapphires are 70-95%  cheaper!

Here's an idea of how much you save on choosing a lab-grown sapphire: 

- Lab-Grown Sapphires: ₹1,500 to ₹7,000 per carat (high-quality), up to ₹10,000 per carat (larger/specially colored)

- Natural Sapphires: ₹33,750 to ₹1,20,000 per carat (good quality), ₹1,50,000 to ₹8,25,000 per carat (top-quality)

Angara Recommendations: 

From blue sapphire earrings to stunning yellow sapphire pendant, and even pink sapphire jewellery, Angara offers a variety of options to match your style. Plus, every piece is BIS hallmarked and customisable! 

Check out these trending Princess Diana style blue sapphire jewellery:

 

Lab-grown Diamonds: 

Lab-grown diamonds are made of pure carbon, just like natural diamonds, with the same crystal structure and Moh's scale ranking of 10. But how are they created?

Two main methods:

1. High Pressure, High Temperature (HPHT): Replicates the extreme natural conditions of pressure and temperature to convert carbon into diamonds.

2. Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Depositing carbon gas in a vacuum chamber to grow diamonds on a seed. Allows controlled growth. 

Read all about lab-grown diamonds here.

So, what sets them apart from natural diamonds?

- Unique growth patterns and inclusions

- Price! Lab-grown diamonds are 25-75% more affordable!

Here's an idea of how much you save on choosing a lab-grown diamonds:

- Lab-Grown Diamonds: ₹75,000 to ₹2,25,000 per carat (depending on quality and size)

- Mined Diamonds: ₹3,00,000 to ₹9,00,000 per carat (high-quality), with exceptional ones exceeding ₹15,00,000 per carat

Angara Recommendations: 

From pear shaped diamond earrings, to the Toi-et-moi rings and sparkling solitaire halo diamond pendants - we have lab-grown diamond jewellery in every shape, quality and style! 

Lab-grown Emeralds: 

Lab-grown emeralds are made of the same stuff as natural emeralds - beryllium aluminum silicate (Be₃ Al₂ Si₆ O₁₈). They're just as stunning, with a hardness of 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale, but a bit more delicate than sapphires and diamonds.

Two main methods bring them to life:

1. Flux-Growth Method: This is the most common method for creating lab-grown emeralds, where a mixture of chemicals (flux), helps to lower the melting point of the raw materials, allowing emerald crystals to grow.

2. Hydrothermal Growth: High pressure and temperature re-create nature's emerald-forming process.

Read all about lab-grown emeralds here.

So, what sets them apart from natural emeralds?

- Clarity and unique inclusions (or lack thereof!)

- Price! Lab-grown emeralds are 50% lower  than mined ones.

Here's an idea of how much you save on choosing a lab-grown emeralds:

- Lab-Grown Emeralds: ₹37,500 to ₹1,12,500 per carat (depending on quality and clarity)

- Natural Emeralds: ₹75,000 to ₹7,50,000 per carat (high-quality), with exceptional ones exceeding ₹15,00,000 per carat.

Angara Recommendations: 

Be it a lab-grown cushion emerald rings or emerald clover earrings, Angara has a plethora of emerald options to choose from. 

Now that you know how lab-grown boosts your patriotic feelings, let's get ready to sparkle sustainably, and call it a movement? 

FAQs

1. Are lab-grown gemstones real?
Yes, lab-grown gemstones have the same chemical, physical, and optical properties as natural gemstones, making them 100% authentic gems. 

2. What are some gemstones to match my Independence day look? 
Though diamonds are a staple, you can explore blue sapphires, emeralds, peridot, and citrine to match the tri-colour.