PM Narendra Modi gifts a lab-grown 7.5-carat green diamond to US First Lady Dr Jill Biden. This made me go green with curiosity. Is the Diamond really green? What exactly is a Green diamond? Why the green diamond I wonder whose idea it was. So after reading everything I could find on green diamonds, I had to share it on the blog. Because guess what?It’s eco-friendly.
Briefly:
Green Diamond looks like a natural diamond. Green Diamond created by Green Lab Diamonds was created using sustainable energy in a lab. The diamond reflects earth-mined diamonds’ chemical and optical properties. It is also eco-friendly, as eco-diversified resources like solar and wind. A 7.5-carat green diamond was gifted by PM Narendra Modi to US First Lady on his visit to the USA in June 2023
Once upon a time, India was the only place where diamonds could be mined. Many of the famous diamonds like Kohinoor, the Hope diamond, the Dresden Green diamond, and the Shah diamond were from the Golconda diamond mines and belonged to Indian royal families or Indian Gods and Goddesses. Over time through the twists and turns of time, they have ended up displayed in various museums. Source. India, Brazil, and South Africa diamond mines and the diamonds have a tragic history .
What is a Green Diamond?
Green colored diamond formed naturally was valued as a Green Diamond. Formed due to exposure to Uranium. The 41-carat Dresden Green Diamond mined from Golconda mines is one such rare Green colored natural diamond. That was discovered around 1722. The real Dresden Green Diamond can be seen at the Green Vault of the Staatliche Kunstsammlunge,
But Green energy used to create lab-grown diamonds is the new trending “Green Diamond” whose color may or may not be Green. Dresden, as part of the Saxon electors’ jewelry collection.
Green Diamonds found after 1940 are probably lab irradiated. Source
Is it Really Green?
Its produced using Green or eco-friendly methods in the lab.
The diamond, artificially grown in a lab using hi-tech technology, emits only 0.028 grams of carbon per carat and is certified by the Gemological Lab. Natural diamonds can emit more than 125 pounds of carbon and Sulphur oxide too for each carat. But lab-grown diamonds produce much less carbon and no sulphur dioxide.
What is responsible luxury?
Luxury and well-being practices keep the ecology and environmental balance in harmony
How much does it cost to buy a Green Diamond?
The cost of a Green Diamond depends on carat and clarity. Usually set in 18k or 22k gold . It’s a way for diamonds to be affordable to wear and use.
Why Did PM Modi gift a green diamond?
It is a beacon of responsible luxury that symbolizes India’s 75 years of freedom and sustainable international relations.
Where can you buy Green Diamond?
India is the largest producer of lab-grown diamonds. Green lab diamonds is a business in Surat where the now-famous green diamond was created. They use solar energy to create lab-grown diamonds.In fact, they grew the world’s largest lab-grown diamond. At 27.77 carat it’s a big stone and named OM.
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That’s very interesting, I’ve never heard of a green diamond and I also didn’t know India was produced the most lab-grown diamonds!
Yes that’s something I found very interesting too
That’s pretty cool. I’ve never heard of this before. And as all diamonds are – these are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Yes Diamonds are beautiful. Thank you
What a fascinating post Dr. Basu. I didn’t know anything about green diamonds or eco-friendly diamonds. Thanks for the fun and insightful post.
Thank you Minette.