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•Grading Lab Created Diamonds How to Recognize a High Quality Cultured Stone
Mined diamonds are rare, expensive to dig out and expensive to buy. There are alternatives - man-made diamonds, also called synthetic or lab created stones. Understanding how to recognize a high quality cultured gem, however, takes some education.
Man-made gems are created in a lab, rather than in the earth. Instead of carbon molecules being heated and pressured for millenia, lab created diamonds are created under exacting conditions in a lab. They have the same molecular structure and their...
•De Beers Cut Back in Mining Will Benefit Synthetic Diamond Industry
De Beers, the world's leading mined diamond manufacturer, announced in April that it will cut back on the amount of mining to extend the supply of naturally occurring stones. Apparently, the mines are becoming depleted, and this revelation should benefit synthetic diamond manufacturers and distributors. The purchase of man-made gems is likely to increase as the supply meets the demand. These man-made gems have the added advantage of being available at a lower price point, and in many of the...
•The Many Processes Being Utilized to Produce Synthetic Diamonds
Diamonds are a must-have for any couple getting serious about the future of their relationship, and many say they are a girl's best friend. That said, the political instability of central African countries where mining takes place, allegations of deadly child labor and the funding of wars with so called blood diamonds have greatly reduced the appetite for the gem. For the aficionado in the hopes of finding another solution, synthetic diamonds present all of the luster, cut, fire and prestige...
•How Much Can You Save Buying Synthetic Diamonds
? Shopping for the perfect diamond can be an exciting experience. It can also be a confusing one. Cost and quality are major concerns for the average consumer. Synthetic (also known as man-made or cultured) diamonds are becoming increasingly popular for those seeking excellence and value because they are less expensive and colored stones are more available in larger sizes.
Unlike cubic zirconia, man-made diamonds are true diamonds, developed in a laboratory over a period of several days. The...
•Why are Most Cultured Diamonds Produced in Colors Rather than Colorless
? About 2.5 billion years ago microorganisms living in the oceans died and sank to the floor. After decomposition, what remained was pure carbon. When this carbon is put under intense pressure and extreme heat over thousands of years, the end result is crystals, better known as diamonds. When the process is interrupted by infusions of other elements such as sulfur or nitrogen, the crystals that are formed will be colored.
When the pressure and heating process is not perfectly even, but...
•What Are Synthetic Diamonds
? The idea of man-made diamonds dates back more than one hundred years, to early experiments inspired by a meteorite. With very recent scientific advancements, today's synthetic diamonds are gem quality and are even recognized by the Gemological Institute of America.
Scientists grow them in a lab using techniques that replicate the conditions of nature, which normally occur hundreds of miles below the earth's surface. Lab-created diamonds are the result of the same high pressure, high...
•The Sources of Color in Fancy Diamonds
Diamonds are gemstones of perennial popularity. While most of us are familiar with the more common colorless or clear specimens, some may not realize that these gems also may be colored or fancy. Structural deformations, irradiation, and trapped impurities create color. These shades are rare among mined stones, but high-quality man-made cultured jewels often feature the brilliant hues that are so highly prized.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, clear, yellow, and brown in...
•Finding The Perfect Everyday Sunglasses To Complement Your Face
While sometimes elusive to the consumer, a stunning set of designer sunglasses can really polish up a look. But the vast range of choices at boutiques and department stores can be simply overwhelming. To narrow down your options and guide yourself to the pair that best flatters your face, research the style suited for your skin tone and facial structure.
Everyone has a uniquely shaped face. Some are round or oblong; others are less so, shaped more like a diamond, square or triangle. Since it...
•Hiring Professional Landscapers To Complete Your New Home
Buying a new home is an important milestone in a person's life. While it is a very exciting and enjoyable time, it also comes with the realization that it is a huge, and sometimes overwhelming, commitment. Owning a home requires a significant investment of time to the ongoing upkeep, design and development of the home and property. Very frequently, a new home comes with an undeveloped landscape, leaving the new owners wondering exactly what to do with their yards. For this reason, many...
•A Backyard Putting Green Is Perfect for a Golf Enthusiast
For the avid golfer, nothing contributes to quick improvement quite like having your own putting green. Imagine being able to practice your short game and focus fully on your style, all in the comfort and convenience of your own backyard.
Of course, a trip to the golf course is a special treat for you; possibly even a weekend ritual. Your personal putting green doesn't replace being on the links with friends. But as every golfer will tell you, while your long game is important, it's your...
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