Grading Lab-Grown Diamonds: An Introduction to the Four Cs
14k white gold diamond engagement ring with a 0.65-ct, F color, VS1 clarity, round brilliant-cut, lab-grown diamond. Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com…
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Amanda Butcher
Lab-Grown Diamond Pricing
What are the major factors behind lab-grown diamond pricing? Learn how synthetic diamond pricing differs from that of natural diamonds.
Is Growing Diamonds a Sustainable Alternative to Diamond Mining?
Are lab-grown diamonds a more sustainable resource than natural diamonds? Compare the environmental impact of diamond mining to lab production.…
Lab-Grown Diamond Production Methods
Lab-grown diamond production methods simulate the natural conditions that produce diamonds deep underground. Learn how the HPTP and CVD processes…
A Brief History of Lab-Grown Diamonds
The lab-grown diamonds available now are the result of decades of research. Learn the history of lab-grown diamonds and how they’ve disrupted…
History of Birthstones
What is a Birthstone? Birthstones have become very popular for gift-givers and gem-lovers for their dazzling array of colors and the personal…
Most Expensive Diamond Colors With Prices
Are Colored Diamonds Natural? Just like colorless diamonds, colored diamonds are formed naturally out of carbon deep below the surface of the…
Ethical Diamonds: How to Buy a Conflict-Free Diamond in 2021
Where Diamonds Come From First, it is important to understand where diamonds come from and how they are produced. Diamonds are formed far below…
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