A natural gemstone is one that formed through natural geological processes rather than being created in a laboratory.

Natural diamonds, for example, formed deep within the Earth over extremely long periods under conditions of intense heat and pressure. Natural colored gemstones form through a variety of geological processes, depending on the specific gemstone.

Their natural origin is part of what makes each stone unique.

Natural gemstones can contain inclusions, variations in color, and other characteristics created during their formation. Rather than making every stone look identical, these characteristics are part of the individuality and character of a natural gemstone.

When we describe our diamonds and gemstones as natural, mined, we are referring to stones that originated naturally in the Earth and were recovered through mining.

After a stone is mined, it goes through the processes necessary to become a finished gemstone or diamond, including cutting and polishing.

The journey from rough stone to finished jewelry is part of what gives each natural gemstone its individual character.

Natural diamonds and lab-grown diamonds are both made primarily of carbon and can share many of the same physical and chemical characteristics.

The fundamental difference is their origin.

Natural diamonds form naturally within the Earth.

Lab-grown diamonds are created in controlled laboratory environments using technological processes designed to reproduce the conditions under which diamonds form.

At Lugaro, we choose to offer natural, mined diamonds exclusively.

We believe that the natural origin and geological history of a diamond are an important part of its character and the meaning behind the jewelry it becomes.

The word synthetic can be confusing because it does not necessarily mean “fake.”

In gemology, a synthetic gemstone is a laboratory-created material that has essentially the same chemical composition and crystal structure as its natural counterpart.

For example, a synthetic ruby is laboratory-created but is chemically and structurally similar to a natural ruby.

This is different from a simulant, which is a material that resembles another gemstone but does not have the same chemical or physical characteristics.

At Lugaro, we do not sell synthetic gemstones or lab-created gemstone alternatives.

Our gemstone selection consists of natural gemstones.

For significant diamond purchases, independent gemological documentation can help confirm a diamond’s characteristics and origin.

A reputable gemological laboratory can assess a diamond and provide documentation identifying whether it is natural or laboratory-grown, along with other important characteristics.

For customers purchasing a significant diamond, professional certification can provide additional confidence in the stone’s identity and characteristics.

Natural gemstones have a story that begins long before they become part of a piece of jewelry.

From the geological conditions that formed them to the skilled cutting and craftsmanship that bring out their beauty, each natural stone has its own characteristics.

At Lugaro, we choose to celebrate that natural origin.

Our diamonds and gemstones are natural and mined, and we do not offer lab-grown or synthetic alternatives.

For us, the natural origin of a gemstone is part of what makes a piece of jewelry meaningful, individual, and worth passing down.