A Note from the CEO
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also”
-Luke 12:34
The word ‘Xazina’ (pronounced ka-zeena) struck a chord in my heart the moment I heard of it. It connotes ‘treasure’ which is an ideal name for this company which desires to match you with the treasure you’ve always yearned for. Coming from a family that has built a flourishing business of jewellery, I was always intrigued by colourful, brightly shone stones and metals. I occasionally wondered about their relevance and how they came into existence.
In fact, it was not just the looks of these beautiful stones, in particular diamonds, that en-thralled me, but some sober questions about their authenticity and design also kept my mind running. Badgering my father about the nitty-gritty of diamonds, I came to a realisation that diamonds played a huge role in my dreams. I wanted to open a business of dia-monds.
I have always been a fervent supporter of trying out new things, and with this intention I present to you all the new generation of diamonds- lab grown diamonds. I am aware that my last statement must have raised a lot of questions in your minds-“Are they authentic?”, “How expensive will these be?”, “Are they any value for my money?”.
Authenticity of a diamond can be judged on many factors, such as its dispersion, scintillation and reflection. That’s probably the answer you must have heard from everybody trying to sell you a diamond. But for a person with no knowledge of diamonds, these are just mere words which will be soon forgotten. One cannot really check these things without prior knowledge of certifying a diamond. This is where we step in, we believe in complete trans-parency between the seller and the buyer. To bridge this gap, we at Xazina, only deal in certified diamonds. Certified Diamonds are those which are certified by labs like Gemological Institute of America (GIA), International Gemological Institute (IGI) etcetera. One cannot differentiate between mined and lab grown diamonds using a magnifying loupe let alone our eyes. A certificate for a diamond is equivalent to its identity which is responsible for confirming its authenticity.
The Greeks believed that diamonds were the tears of the gods, and the Romans thought them to be shards of stars. Diamond is the hardest mineral to have ever existed and one of the most magnificent substance on earth. But there is more to it for them being so expen-sive. Mining a diamond costs a great deal of money since they are hundreds of metres be-low the ground. History depicts how diamond mining has forced people to wrestle with harsh conditions and has been many-a-times responsible for land degradation. To combat this, humans have been able to replicate the process of diamond formation. With the help burgeoning technology people can now grow diamonds in their labs which are no different from those that are mined. This not only makes them economical, but also cuts down the laborious and pernicious task of mining. These diamonds are known as Lab Grown Diamonds and are as authentic as mined diamonds.
Diamonds represent love and faith, and are often bought for special occasions. They not only hold great monetary value, but are also emotionally linked with us. We understand the sentiments a diamond can hold for its wearer, and are hence dedicated to help you pick your perfect solitaire. This has inspired us to offer personal consultation for our buyers to help them connect with their perfect shard of star, our diamonds, at XAZINA.
A Note from the CEO
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also”
-Luke 12:34
The word ‘Xazina’ (pronounced ka-zeena) struck a chord in my heart the moment I heard of it. It connotes ‘treasure’ which is an ideal name for this company which desires to match you with the treasure you’ve always yearned for. Coming from a family that has built a flourishing business of jewellery, I was always intrigued by colourful, brightly shone stones and metals. I occasionally wondered about their relevance and how they came into existence.
In fact, it was not just the looks of these beautiful stones, in particular diamonds, that en-thralled me, but some sober questions about their authenticity and design also kept my mind running. Badgering my father about the nitty-gritty of diamonds, I came to a realisation that diamonds played a huge role in my dreams. I wanted to open a business of dia-monds.
I have always been a fervent supporter of trying out new things, and with this intention I present to you all the new generation of diamonds- lab grown diamonds. I am aware that my last statement must have raised a lot of questions in your minds-“Are they authentic?”, “How expensive will these be?”, “Are they any value for my money?”.
Authenticity of a diamond can be judged on many factors, such as its dispersion, scintillation and reflection. That’s probably the answer you must have heard from everybody trying to sell you a diamond. But for a person with no knowledge of diamonds, these are just mere words which will be soon forgotten. One cannot really check these things without prior knowledge of certifying a diamond. This is where we step in, we believe in complete trans-parency between the seller and the buyer. To bridge this gap, we at Xazina, only deal in certified diamonds. Certified Diamonds are those which are certified by labs like Gemological Institute of America (GIA), International Gemological Institute (IGI) etcetera. One cannot differentiate between mined and lab grown diamonds using a magnifying loupe let alone our eyes. A certificate for a diamond is equivalent to its identity which is responsible for confirming its authenticity.
The Greeks believed that diamonds were the tears of the gods, and the Romans thought them to be shards of stars. Diamond is the hardest mineral to have ever existed and one of the most magnificent substance on earth. But there is more to it for them being so expen-sive. Mining a diamond costs a great deal of money since they are hundreds of metres be-low the ground. History depicts how diamond mining has forced people to wrestle with harsh conditions and has been many-a-times responsible for land degradation. To combat this, humans have been able to replicate the process of diamond formation. With the help burgeoning technology people can now grow diamonds in their labs which are no different from those that are mined. This not only makes them economical, but also cuts down the laborious and pernicious task of mining. These diamonds are known as Lab Grown Diamonds and are as authentic as mined diamonds.
Diamonds represent love and faith, and are often bought for special occasions. They not only hold great monetary value, but are also emotionally linked with us. We understand the sentiments a diamond can hold for its wearer, and are hence dedicated to help you pick your perfect solitaire. This has inspired us to offer personal consultation for our buyers to help them connect with their perfect shard of star, our diamonds, at XAZINA.
Diamonds of the Next Generation
Lab Grown Diamonds are diamonds that are created in a lab. They have the same physical, chemical and optical properties as a mined diamond. The biggest difference between mined diamonds and lab-grown diamonds is the source. These are what I believe to be the diamonds of the next generation.
Diamonds do not come out of the earth as we see them in the market. They come out in the shape of small pebbles or stones. The packet of these dug out stones is called rough of a diamond. These roughs are then sorted based on what's fit for industrial use and ornamental use. The one's sorted for ornamental use, go through a long process of cutting & polishing. The rough stone is analyzed in order to yield maximum weight and a diamond with the least inclusions and the best possible clarity. Diamonds roughs are then cut and polished on a wheel manually.
The value of a diamond is based on the 4 C's. Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat. Cut refers to how well the diamond is cut and polished. The better the cut, the better the dispersion, scintillation and reflection. Color does not indicate diamonds of different colors but the yellow color shade a diamond emits due to the presence of nitrogen, trapped during the diamond formation process. Clarity tells us how clear a diamond is, the lesser the inclusions in a diamond, the better the clarity. Carat is the weight of a diamond, 1 Carat is equal to 200 mg. Diamonds are graded and certified based on these 4 C's throughout the world and are also priced based on these characteristics.
As mentioned earlier, the biggest difference between mined diamonds and lab-grown diamonds is that mined diamonds are formed inside the earth and lab-grown diamonds are created in a lab, even though the process of formation remains the same. In the case of lab-grown diamonds, the rough is created in a lab. A thin slice of diamond, called diamond seed, is placed in a sealed chamber and heated up to 800 degree Celsius. The chamber is filled with carbon rich gases and these gases are ionized into plasma. The ionization breaks the molecular bonds in the gases and pure carbon adheres to the diamond seed and slowly crystallizes, creating a diamond rough. The process used for this is called chemical vapor deposition.
Two questions often come to one's mind after knowing about lab-grown diamonds. "Are they authentic?" & "Are there any benefits?".
The authenticity of a diamond is judged on the basis of its certification. A certificate of a diamond is its identity and is obtained from labs like International Gemological Institute (IGI), Gemological Institute of America (GIA) etc. The certificate of a diamond contains complete information about its 4 C's. Lab-grown diamonds are the only man made diamonds that are certified by these labs due to it being exactly the same as a mined diamond.
The biggest benefit of a lab-grown diamond is that it costs up to 50% less than a mined diamond. However, this does not mean that a lab-grown diamond is "cheap". For a mined diamond, its major cost is due to its rarity and mining. Mining is a very crucial stage which costs millions and also has adverse effects on the environment as well as people who are forced into harsh conditions for it. The advantage of lab-grown diamonds is that we do not have to go through the stage of mining. They, not only take away the major costs of mining, are also Eco-friendly and eradicate the possibility of blood diamonds.
Diamonds have always been associated with love & purity. But lately they have become a symbol of wealth. Moving into an era where, I believe, experiences are valued more, these lab-grown diamonds serve a greater purpose. With all the environmental benefits, these diamonds can save us a lot of money as well. The money, which I personally would love to invest or to spend on more experiences. According to me, all the choices that we make should help us move towards a sustainable future and I believe this is one of those choices. Hence, I believe them to be the Diamonds of the Next Generation.
Diamonds of the Next Generation
Lab Grown Diamonds are diamonds that are created in a lab. They have the same physical, chemical and optical properties as a mined diamond. The biggest difference between mined diamonds and lab-grown diamonds is the source. These are what I believe to be the diamonds of the next generation.
Diamonds do not come out of the earth as we see them in the market. They come out in the shape of small pebbles or stones. The packet of these dug out stones is called rough of a diamond. These roughs are then sorted based on what's fit for industrial use and ornamental use. The one's sorted for ornamental use, go through a long process of cutting & polishing. The rough stone is analyzed in order to yield maximum weight and a diamond with the least inclusions and the best possible clarity. Diamonds roughs are then cut and polished on a wheel manually.
The value of a diamond is based on the 4 C's. Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat. Cut refers to how well the diamond is cut and polished. The better the cut, the better the dispersion, scintillation and reflection. Color does not indicate diamonds of different colors but the yellow color shade a diamond emits due to the presence of nitrogen, trapped during the diamond formation process. Clarity tells us how clear a diamond is, the lesser the inclusions in a diamond, the better the clarity. Carat is the weight of a diamond, 1 Carat is equal to 200 mg. Diamonds are graded and certified based on these 4 C's throughout the world and are also priced based on these characteristics.
As mentioned earlier, the biggest difference between mined diamonds and lab-grown diamonds is that mined diamonds are formed inside the earth and lab-grown diamonds are created in a lab, even though the process of formation remains the same. In the case of lab-grown diamonds, the rough is created in a lab. A thin slice of diamond, called diamond seed, is placed in a sealed chamber and heated up to 800 degree Celsius. The chamber is filled with carbon rich gases and these gases are ionized into plasma. The ionization breaks the molecular bonds in the gases and pure carbon adheres to the diamond seed and slowly crystallizes, creating a diamond rough. The process used for this is called chemical vapor deposition.
Two questions often come to one's mind after knowing about lab-grown diamonds. "Are they authentic?" & "Are there any benefits?".
The authenticity of a diamond is judged on the basis of its certification. A certificate of a diamond is its identity and is obtained from labs like International Gemological Institute (IGI), Gemological Institute of America (GIA) etc. The certificate of a diamond contains complete information about its 4 C's. Lab-grown diamonds are the only man made diamonds that are certified by these labs due to it being exactly the same as a mined diamond.
The biggest benefit of a lab-grown diamond is that it costs up to 50% less than a mined diamond. However, this does not mean that a lab-grown diamond is "cheap". For a mined diamond, its major cost is due to its rarity and mining. Mining is a very crucial stage which costs millions and also has adverse effects on the environment as well as people who are forced into harsh conditions for it. The advantage of lab-grown diamonds is that we do not have to go through the stage of mining. They, not only take away the major costs of mining, are also Eco-friendly and eradicate the possibility of blood diamonds.
Diamonds have always been associated with love & purity. But lately they have become a symbol of wealth. Moving into an era where, I believe, experiences are valued more, these lab-grown diamonds serve a greater purpose. With all the environmental benefits, these diamonds can save us a lot of money as well. The money, which I personally would love to invest or to spend on more experiences. According to me, all the choices that we make should help us move towards a sustainable future and I believe this is one of those choices. Hence, I believe them to be the Diamonds of the Next Generation.