For those who cannot afford a real diamond or want 100% assurance that their diamond is not a “blood diamond” (a term used to refer to gemstones mined in conflict zones and
Zirconia stone is often called CZ (Cubic Zirconia), this is a diamond-simulating gemstone crafted in the laboratory and appeared on the market since 1976. CZ is a hard gemstone (8.5 on the scale).
Cubic Zirconia is a diamond-like gemstone crafted in a laboratory
Moissanite started appearing in 1998 and quickly became CZ’s biggest competitor, it even resembles diamond in structure and appearance.
Moissanite resembles diamond in structure and appearance
Synthetic diamonds are closest to natural diamonds .
Synthetic diamonds are very similar to natural diamonds and are made from pure carbon
For synthetic diamond manufacturers and consumers, the value of diamonds is tied to time and money: days versus millions of years, thousands of dollars versus tens of thousands, even tens
Even jewelers can have difficulty distinguishing synthetic diamonds from natural diamonds.
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