Fenix Laboratory-Created Diamonds for Michael Hill

How Fenix Laboratory-Created Diamonds Are Made

• Fenix Laboratory‐Created Diamonds for Michael Hill are grown in state‐of‐the‐art laboratories which emulate the Earth's forces and conditions necessary for a diamond to grow.
• The carbon-atom in a diamond-seed is activated, stimulating the diamond to grow.
• The result is a laboratory-created diamond, which replicates the chemical composition, crystal structure and physical (including optical) properties of a natural diamond.

Laboratory-Created Diamonds FAQ

• Are laboratory-created diamonds real?

  As technology has advanced, it is no longer necessary for a gem to be "naturally" formed to be classified as a diamond. Laboratory-created and naturally mined diamonds are different types of diamonds, with laboratory-created diamonds having essentially the same chemical composition, physical (including optical) properties and crystal structure of natural (or mined) diamonds. However laboratory-created diamonds are created in state-of-the-art facilities, and natural diamonds are created by forces of nature.

• How are laboratory-created diamonds graded?

  Laboratory-created diamonds are graded by the Four Cs (cut, colour, clarity, and carat), like natural diamonds are. Laboratory-created diamonds offer a Fifth C – choice. If you choose to purchase a Fenix Laboratory-Created Diamond for Michael Hill, your diamond is certified, just as our natural diamonds are.

• Can you tell the difference between a laboratory-created diamond and a mined stone?

  Fenix laboratory-created diamonds are a quality alternative, which have essentially the same chemical composition, crystal structure and physical (including optical) properties as a mined diamond. At Michael Hill, we will always clearly inform our customers of the type of diamond they are purchasing.

• What types of laboratory-created diamonds does Michael Hill sell?

  Our initial offering is a collection of solitaire rings. These rings are available for custom order only and take 7 – 10 business days for your order to be completed.

Selected Stores Only

Fenix Laboratory-Created Diamonds are available in a selection of Michael Hill stores - these stores include the below.

Store	Country
Queen St, Brisbane, QLD	Australia
North Lakes, QLD	Australia
Chermside, QLD	Australia
Garden City, QLD	Australia
Castletown, QLD	Australia
Broadway Mall, NSW	Australia
Parramatta, NSW	Australia
McArthur Square, NSW	Australia
Charlestown, NSW	Australia
Eastlands, VIC	Australia
Bourke St., VIC	Australia
Highpoint, VIC	Australia
Fountain Gate, VIC	Australia
Southland, VIC	Australia
Canberra Centre, ACT	Australia
Galleria, WA	Australia
Newmarket	New Zealand
St Lukes	New Zealand
Albany	New Zealand
Devonshire	Canada
Dufferin	Canada
Erin Mills	Canada
Scarborough Town Centre	Canada