LAB-GROWN GEMSTONES

EMERALDS:

What is a Lab-Grown Emerald?

A lab-grown emerald is a genuine emerald: same chemistry, same crystal structure, same green beauty-but created in a controlled laboratory environment rather than mined from the earth. Because the growing environment is controlled, lab-grown emeralds often have fewer inclusions (internal flaws) and can offer more consistent colour.

They are different from “simulants” (stones that look like meralds but aren´t emerald chemically).

EMERALDS HIGHLIGHTS:

·        Same physical, optical and chemical properties as natural emeralds.

·        Origin is the lab, not deep underground.

·        Generally more ethically sourced and more affordable (because costs are removed).

·        They bring high quality, green colour and ethical credentials.

TYPES & ORIGINS OF EMERALDS:

Emeralds differ not only by how they´re make, but by where they come from. The origin affects colour, tone, clarity, and value.

Well-Known Origins:

COLOMBIA:

Often considered the “gold standard” of emeralds origins. Known for vivid green hues with bluish undertones.

ZAMBIA:

Emeralds from here often have slighly deeper green, sometimes with bluish or yellowish tones, and tend to have fewer inclusions.

BRAZIL:

These can present somewhat lighter green colours, and good value; they bring distinct character.

Other origins include Pakistan, Ethiopia and Afghanistan-each with its own unique traits.

TYPES BY “MANUFACTURE” or “NATURE”

·        Natural Emeralds: mined from earth, over long geological time. They typically contain inclusions (sometimes called “jardin”, or little garden-like flashes inside) which give them character and authenticity.

·        Lab-Grown Emeralds: As above-grown in a lab. They may have far fewer inclusions, more consistent colour, and often more afforfable.

·        Treated Emerald: Many natural emeralds undergo treatments (e.g. filling fractures) to enhance appearance, origins, clarity and treatment disclosure matter.

WHY IT MATTERS (AND WHAT TO HIGHLIGHT)

·        Colour: Deep vivid green is highly desirable. The origin often influences the characteristic hue.

·        Clarity/Inclusions: Natural emeralds often have inclusions; lab-grown may have fewer, giving “cleaner” appearance.

·        Origin Story & Rarity: A natural Colombian emerald carries both geological story and rarity. Lab-Grown offers superb quality and ethics.

·        Ethics & Sustainability: For Èleanora, lab-grown gives you an excellent position: real emeralds, ethical sourcing, modern luxury.

·        Value Proposition: Some customers care about investment/rarity (natural), others about quality + ethics+value (lab-grown). It´s good to be transparent.

SHORT VERSION FOR WEBSITE

A lab-grown emerald is a real emerald-same green brilliance and structure-but grown in a modern laboratory rather than mined from deep underground. With fewer inclusions and kinder footprint, it´s a modern luxury choice. Natural emeralds from origins like Colombia, Zambia or Brazil bring character, history and rarity. At Èleanora we select lab-grown emeralds for their authenticity, beauty and responsibility.

PADPARADSCHA

What is a Lab-Grown Padparadscha?

A Padparadscha is a very special variety of sapphire. It´s defined by a delicate and rare blend of pink-orange to organge-pink colour-reminiscent of a lotus flower or sunset glow.

Because of this, you get the beauty, durability (9 on the Mohs hardness scale) and prestige of the Padparadscha colour, with extra advantages of modern craftsmanship and ethical sourcing.

ORIGINS OF THE STONE & COLOUR

·        The name Padparadscha comes from the Sinhales/Sanskrit phrase padma ranga meaning “lotus-colour”.

·        Traditional natural sources of Padparadscha sapphires include Sri Lanka (the classic origin), and also parts of East Africa such as Tanzania and Madagascar.

·        The unique pink-orange hue comes from just the right mix of trace elements in the sapphire crystal (often chromium + iron/other elements) and the way light interacts with the structure.

THE LAB-GROWN PROCESS

Here´s a simplified breakdown of how a lab-grown Padparadscha is produced:

1.A seed is placed in a high-temperature melt under carefully controlled conditions.

2.Over time (sometimes months), the crystal grows layers, incorporating the trace elements that create the pink-orange colour.

3.The resulting gemstone is then cut and polished to bring out the colour and brilliance, just like the mined sapphire.

4.Finallt, the result is a gem that is real sapphire, with same hardness, optical characteristics and chemical composition-but made in a more sustainable, traceable way.

WHY IT´S A GREAT CHOICE FOR ÈLEANORA

·        You get a rare colour (pink-orange Padparadscha) that stands out and feels special.

·        Because it´s lab-grown, we offer exceptional clarity and consistency, which enhances the luxury quality.

·        Brings values: premium craftsmanship+ethical sourcing+modern luxury.

·        It offers beautiful colour+durability+meaning, all wrapped in a story of conscious elegance.

·        No two Padparadscha sapphires are ever the same. Each one shows unique balance of pink-orange, like nature´s version of sunrise.

FUN FACT. The Padparadscha is rarer than diamonds-natural ones are almost impossible to find, which makes lab-grown versions a modern miracle for fine jewelry lovers.

FUN FACT FOR ENGAGEMENT:

“If your soul was a color, would it be pink, orange… or a little bit of both? Discover the magic of Padparadscha-the sunset you can wear”

PARAIBA TOURMALINE

The Electric Gem of the Tropics

The Paraiba Tourmaline is one of the worl´s most mesmerizing gemstones, famous for it´s vibrant neon blue to turquoise glow-a color so intense it seems to light up from within.

Originally discovered in the Paraiba region of Brazil, this gem´s magic comes from trace amounts of copper and manganese, which give it that electric, almost tropical hue.

Natural stones are extremely rare, making lab-grown Paraiba Tourmalines a sustainable way to enjoy their beauty wihtout compromising on quality or ethics.

HOW LAB-GROWN PARAIBA TOURMALINES ARE MADE

Using advanced technology, a small crystal “seed” is grown in a controlled environment that replicates natural conditions. By carefully adding the same elements (like copper), labs recreate the gemstone´s signature glow-resulting in a real tourmaline, identical in composition and brilliance, but ethically created and traceable.

FUN FACTS: The Paraiba Tourmaline is rarer than diamonds-even scientists were stunned when it was discovered in the 1980s. It glow is so bright it´s called “electric blue” or “neon turquoise”-and looks luminous even in low light.

The gem is often associated with ocean energy, creativity, and emotional clarity-like wearing a piece of paradise.

Engagement question:

If your engagement ring cold glow like tropical water.. would you dare to wear the ocean?

PINK DIAMONDS

ELEGANCE WITH A MODERN HEART

A lab-grown pink diamond is a real diamond, created with the same carbon structure and brilliance as a natural one-the only difference is where it´s born.

The soft blush color comes from tiny changes in the diamond´s crystal structure during growth-giving each stone it´s own romantic, rosy glow.

They´re identical in beauty and durability to mined pink diamonds, but ethical, traceable, and far more accessible.

The delicate pink color of a diamond is not caused by chemicals or dye-it´s completely natural, even in Lab-grown stones. In both natural and lab-grown pink diamonds, the color comes from tiny distorsions in the crystal structure that occur while the diamond is forming. These small atomic shifts change the way light passes through the stone, reflecting beautiful blush, rose, or magenta tones.

In lab-grown diamonds, this process is carefully controlled-sometimes with adjusted pressure, temperature, or trace elements like nitrogen-to achieve that perfect pink.

A perfect pink diamid, glowing with shades of love, feminity, and rarity, created responsibly through science and artistry.

FUN FACT:  Only about 1 in 10,000 natural diamonds is pink-which makes lab-grown pink diamonds a miracle.

Pink diamonds change color under different light, pink diamonds can appear soft blush in daylight and more intense rose under warm indoor light-like they have moods of their own.

The color is caused by pressure, not pigment.

Engagement question:

If diamonds reflect personality.. would yours shine in white light, or blush softly in pink?

RUBY

The Stone of Passion & Power

A Ruby is a precious gemstone from the corundum family, known for its deep red hue that symbolizes love, courage, and vitality. It´s color comes from traces of chromium,which gives the stone its fiery glow-the more vivid the red, the rarer and more valuable it becomes. Rubies have been cherished for centuries as symbols of royalty and protection, believed to bring energy and confidence to the wearer.

A lab-grown ruby is a real ruby created in a controlled environment, using the same elements and heat that form natural rubies deep within the Earth.Scientists replicate the natural growth process using aluminia and chromium, giving each gemstone the same vivid color, composition, and brilliance as mined ruby. Lab-grown ruby is flawless in color and clarity, radiating pure energy.

FUN FACT: Lab-grown rubies were among the first gemstones ever created in a lab-a blend of science, art, and eternal passion.

The color “Ruby Red” became the standard for measuring red hues in other gems.

Ancient cultures believed rubies could boil water or glow in the dark due to their inner fire.

Lab-Grown rubies are often used in Swiss watches and lasers for their precision and strength.

ENGAGEMENT QUESTION:

If passion had a color, would yours shine ruby red?

Which would you choose- a diamond´s clarity or a ruby´s fire?

SAPPHIRE

The Gem of Wisdom and Serenity

A sapphire is a precious gemstone, known for its deep blue tones that symbolize truth, loyalty, and clarity of mind. Though blue is the most iconic shade, sapphires come in nearly every color of the rainbow-except red (those are rubies!).

They are made of corundum, same mineral family as rubies. Their hardness is 9 on the Mohs scale, making them one of the most durable gemstones-ideal for engagement rings and daily wear. The blue color comes from trace elements of iron and titanium.

Lab-grown sapphires are created using advanced technology.

WHY IT´S SPECIAL:

·        One of the hardest gemstones after diamond-perfect for everyday wear.

·        Symbol of royalty and divine favor for centuries.

·        Ethically made, conflict-free, and radiantly flawless.

Fun fact: The famous ring of Princess Diana (and now Kate Middleton) features a sapphire.

In ancient Persia, people believed the sku was blue because it reflected sapphire stones beneath the Earth.

ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS:

Would you choose the calm of sapphire over the fire of ruby?

Would you say yes to a gem once worn by royalty?

Are you drawn to the calm of the ocean.. or the mystery of the sapphire sky?

TURQOUISE

THE STONE OF PROTECTION AND GOOD FORTUNE