No matter how non-traditional, when it comes to engagement and weddings, the classic tradition of the beloved is often the reason why the heart sings. This is great news for couples who want to support each other’s commitments and create a healthy planet for all—they can wear engagement rings with pride. A legacy that shows the kind of care they wish to pass on. Make it possible: diamonds made in the Clean Origin laboratory.
“Choosing a diamond grown in a laboratory is a personal decision: it reflects your values and your view of the environment,” said Alexander Weindling, co-founder of Clean Origin. The brand offers a variety of diamond jewelry, from diamond earrings to tennis bracelets and necklaces. Yes, diamonds can be set in classic and traditional rings.
In 2017, Weindling broke away from tradition, left the multi-generational family diamond business, and launched Clean Origin. The moral principles used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and high pressure-high temperature (HPHT) processes-both of which are accelerated versions of the natural process of creating diamonds-resonate with him.
CVD exposes ultra-thin, laser-cut seed diamonds to a carbon-rich gas mixture at a high temperature of nearly 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit in a vacuum chamber. During HPHT, diamond seeds are placed in a sealed chamber at over 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and are subjected to 1.5 million pounds per square inch (PSI) pressure. The result of these laboratory-based processes-a real diamond. "Laboratory-grown diamonds are indistinguishable from mined diamonds," Weindling said. "A well-trained diamond dealer can't even tell the difference."
Clean Origin diamonds are certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or other world-leading gem laboratories. Diamonds are not only graded according to the four Cs—cut, color, clarity, and carat. They are mainly type 2A, the rarest and best diamonds.
Each Clean Origin diamond is unique. "We have nearly 25,000 unique diamonds for customers to choose from," Weindling said. In addition to their personalities, "Almost all diamond engagement rings are designed by customers and then specially ordered by jewelers. We are not'off the shelf' like most jewelers."
If you need insight, you can arrange a free online appointment with a diamond expert. In addition to viewing Clean Origin diamonds online, customers can also visit the company's first physical store in Dallas, Texas. Stores in more locations are in preparation. Whether buying online or in person, Clean Origin supports its 100-day no-issue return policy.
The difference between the brand's diamonds is the price point. Clean Origin "puts the earth before profit", and its gems are sold at 20% to 30% lower than mined diamonds. Customers can also choose to use recycled metals in their designs. If buyers evade this idea, Weindling guarantees, "Gold is sold by weight, not by production cycle. Think about it-14-carat gold contains 41.7% of copper, zinc and other metals, and only 58.3% of gold."
What is the biggest profit from buying Clean Origin jewelry? Earth. "Mining is a dirty and polluting industry," Weindling said. "The diamonds grown in our laboratory are 100% conflict-free."
classic. traditional. Worth passing on. Clean Origin diamonds are an environmentally friendly way for couples to say to each other and the earth: I love you.
Learn more: https://www.cleanorigin.com/
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