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What are the physical differences between Mined & Manmade diamonds?

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 It is an the ongoing discussion about comparison between the lab grown diamonds and manmade diamonds . While lab grown diamonds has emerged as the next best alternative for natural diamonds, people are still skeptical to invest in it. It has gained a lot of hype, both positive and negative. Lab grown diamonds are manufactured by recreating the natural conditions required of creation of natural diamonds in a laboratory. They are manufactured under identical extreme heat & pressure like conditions that exists inside the earth’s crust during the creation of real diamonds . They share same physical, chemical and optical properties as mined diamonds . Difference between Mined & Manmade diamonds Can you spot any difference in the above two images? The two pictures above are both F color VS1 clarity, similar carat weight, and cut. If each were in front of you, it would be nearly impossible to tell, but one is a mined diamond, and one is a man made diamond. There are no visibl

What Shape Diamond Should I Get?

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If you’re thinking about a potential upcoming engagement, you might be looking at engagement ring styles to find out what you like best! In addition to deciding on a ring design, you should also be asking, “ What diamond shape should I get? ” When researching shapes, you’ll see the term “cut” used quite a bit and this term actually has two applications.  Many people think the cut refers to the shape of a diamond, but they are actually two different things. Cut generally focuses on the grading from “ideal” to “very good”, which is based on the refraction of light and brilliance of the diamond.  Cut is also used to reference the shape of the diamond that you choose. While the traditional and most popular center stone shape is the round cut , we have quite a few fancy shapes to show you that may just pique your interest, and each of them is sure to highlight your unique style. The diamond shape you choose can say a lot about your personality. Each fancy shape below has its own distinc

CVD Vs Natural Diamonds

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As diamond engagement rings continue to be the worldwide symbol of eternal love , a new challenger is disrupting the traditional diamond scene - lab grown diamonds .  Ethically-sourced and widely affordable, it’s no surprise that these man-made stones are growing in popularity  Are you curious if a CVD diamond is the right choice for you? Keep reading to learn everything you need to know to make an informed decision regarding the center stone for your forever adornment. What Are CVD Diamonds? CVD diamonds are a variety of diamonds produced using Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) . Different from natural diamonds and High-Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) lab diamonds , CVD-processed stones first made their way onto the fine jewelry scene about a decade ago and are growing in popularity on the online jewelry market . Are CVD Diamonds Real Diamonds? Yes, CVD diamonds are real diamonds . Although grown in a lab, CVD diamonds are gem-quality diamonds that have the same elemental structur