Is F Hinds authentic?
We do not sell copies or unauthorised imports, giving you peace of mind that you are buying quality products. We are proud to say that we now have 115 F. Hinds stores across England and Wales, with new stores opening every year. There are currently 116 F. Hinds stores within the United Kingdom.
Does F Hinds sell real diamonds?
We do not stock synthetic diamonds, but we are able to supply individual stones for customers special orders if required. We require all of our diamond suppliers to confirm that all the diamonds they supply to us are natural, untreated stones. While the capital costs for lab-grown diamonds are similar to natural, the supply chain is significantly shorter. Since lab-grown diamonds skip the mining process, they touch less hands along the way – ultimately resulting in a less expensive diamond.Lab diamonds have no physical differences from natural diamonds, and it is impossible to tell them apart without specialist laboratory equipment. There are only two differences between lab diamonds and natural diamonds: price and their creation. Lab diamonds have soared in popularity.The value of natural diamonds comes from their uniqueness and rarity as a billion-year-old gem. What makes a natural diamond more valuable than a lab-grown diamond is the fact they are rare and finite, the total amount of natural diamonds 1 carat and larger recovered in a year would only fill one exercise ball.Lab Grown Diamond Cost per Carat There will likely also be a difference in price between those purchased in a brick-and-mortar store versus an online shop. However, on average, the 1 carat lab created diamond price is somewhere around $800-$1,000 per carat.As with a natural diamond you can expect your lab grown diamonds to significantly drop in monetary value after purchase.