Why is Tom Wood switching from natural to lab-grown diamonds?
Tom Wood is committed to innovation and responsibility. By transitioning to lab-grown diamonds from ALTR, we significantly reduce our environmental impact, enhance ethical sourcing, and align our materials with the principles of modern luxury.
What are the responsibility benefits of Tom Wood’s lab-grown diamonds from ALTR?
Tom Wood’s transition to Lab Grown Diamonds ensures every diamond is grown, cut, and polished to the highest responsibility standards, providing complete transparency and ensuring ethical sourcing with a responsible origin. ALTR’s production is 100% carbon neutral and powered entirely by renewable energy, primarily solar panels, significantly reducing climate impact. In addition, ALTR holds a SCS-007 Certificate with a perfect score of 100 – an independent, internationally recognized standard verifying climate neutrality, ethical practices, and sustainability leadership in the diamond industry.
Will all Tom Wood diamonds be lab-grown?
Yes – as of June 2025, all diamond products produced by Tom Wood will exclusively feature lab-grown diamonds.
Are lab-grown diamonds real diamonds?
Lab-grown diamonds are chemically, physically, and optically identical to mined diamonds. The only difference lies in their origin: they are created above ground rather than extracted from the earth.
What is the origin of Tom Wood’s lab-grown diamonds?
Tom Wood sources its lab-grown diamonds exclusively from ALTR Created Diamonds. ALTR’s headquarters are located in New York, with growing and cutting facilities based in India.
What responsibility qualities do Tom Wood’s lab-grown diamonds have?
The lab-grown diamonds we use from ALTR are produced with the highest responsibility standards. ALTR is SCS-007 Certified with a perfect score of 100. Their production process is entirely carbon neutral and powered exclusively by renewable energy sources (Solar Energy).
How are the lab-grown diamonds that Tom Wood uses made?
The diamonds are created using a technique called CVD, or Chemical Vapor Deposition. A thin diamond seed is placed in a sealed chamber, which is heated to approximately 1000 C and filled with carbon-rich gas. The gas ionizes, breaking down and releasing pure carbon atoms, which bond to the seed. This process continues layer by layer until a complete diamond is formed. The rough diamond is then cut and polished into its final shape. To learn more, we recommend watching this video from ALTR.
Can Tom Wood ensure traceability for its lab-grown diamonds?
Yes. We guarantee full traceability through detailed documentation and a verified chain of custody provided by our supplier, ALTR, and our manufacturing partners. Knowing the source of our diamonds, ensures that they have not passed through any conflict zones.
