Lab-grown diamonds versus mined diamonds. Which is better for the planet?

Diamond mining is an environmentally disruptive process. However, where a lab-grown diamond is produced, and the energy sources used, plays a crucial role in determining its sustainability

Diamonds have long been symbols of commitment, but they also carry a heavy environmental and ethical weight. However, lab-grown diamonds are advertised as a more sustainable alternative to mined stones. But are lab-grown diamonds truly the environmentally friendly option they’re marketed to be, or do they come with their own environmental baggage?

Earlier this year, I got engaged. A moment full of love, excitement, and, of course, a ring.

But it didn’t take long for my joy to give way to curiosity. What was the story behind this diamond? How did its journey to my finger impact the planet?