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Lab-Created Diamonds - Simulated Diamonds And Manufactured
Diamonds Review

There has been a great deal discussion about lab-created
diamonds. Along with that talk, there is much misinformation and
perplexity. The jewelry lover, who is interested in realizing
the huge savings and aesthetic beauty that simulated diamonds
offer, is often bewildered by the manufactured diamond industry
jargon and available options. This article will categorically
break it down in easy-to-understand terms so that anyone can
make an intelligent decision when choosing a simulated diamond.

GEM MATERIALS: 99% of all lab-created diamonds sold worldwide
are polycrystalline on a molecular level. The differences are
fundamentally in the technical aspects of manufacturing,
cutting, and polishing. Think of it this way--all coffeemakers
are made of plastic, steel, and glass, the differences are how
these materials are designed and implemented. Higher quality
coffeemakers make a better tasting cup of coffee. Higher quality
manufactured diamonds are in line with mined diamonds.

QUALITY VARIANCES: It seems like grade variations are made out
to be a more complex lab-Created Diamond issue then it really
is. Once boiled down, there are three primary grades of
simulated diamonds--high, medium, and low. For the jewelry
shopper it should be noted that the quality of setting goes
hand-in-hand with the quality of the gemstone. Those that sell
manufactured diamond jewelry off point-of-purchase displays in
the Costume Jewelry sections of discount stores use low quality
or scrap stones that are not gem quality, and have disco ball or
murky look. Those that sell manufactured diamond jewelry on the
TV shopping channels--which is generally with a sterling silver
or a micro-thin layer of Gold Plated Over Silver (Vermeil
[pronounced ver-may]) settings--use medium quality stones not of
gem quality. Those that sell solid 14K gold or solid platinum
settings, as a rule, use the highest gem-quality man made
gemstones that replicate mined diamonds.

PRICING: Low grade stones are sold in bulk to costume jewelry
makers and are often glued on electroplated settings. This
jewelry is fine for children, where loss risk is high, and
usually retails for less than $15 per item. You will find medium
grade stones primarily in sterling Silver Jewelry that sells for
under $100 per item, settings and stones. Medium grade simulated
diamonds can be distinguished by the naked eye as not being
mined diamonds. High grade gemstone quality lab-created
diamonds, undistinguishable by the naked eye from mined
diamonds, are found mounted on settings of solid 14K gold and
platinum. This is considered to be Fine Jewelry, with the best
quality gemstones selling for under $100 per carat for the
gemstones alone. Manufactured diamonds that sell for over $100 a
carat are not higher quality than those that sell for between
$80 and $100 per carat.

RECOMMENDATIONS: If you are buying for someone that is likely to
lose the jewelry, there is no reason to spend any more than you
have to, and Wal-Mart will do just fine. On the clearance rack
you can even pick up some jewelry for less than $5 per item. If
you buy simulated diamonds set in sterling silver, expect decent
stones, but they will fool few into thinking they are mined
diamonds. Also, your fingers are likely to turn green or black
in response to a chemical reaction, not with the silver per se,
but with the nickel/copper alloys in sterling silver. With any
plated settings, gemstones are low to medium grade, and the
plating will eventually chip off, particularly around the edges.
When that happens, the nickel/copper alloys will be exposed, the
setting will look like it came out of a gum ball machine, and
your finger will generally turn green or black. It is just a
matter of common sense, if you want simulated diamonds with
mined-diamond qualities, they must be set in 14K solid gold.
Jewelers who offer lab-created diamonds are not going spend on
money on gold and not mount the highest quality stones, which
would defeat the purpose of creating fine diamond-like jewelry
and alienate customers

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152CT 139MM YELLOW HEART CUT LAB CREATED DIAMOND
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old european cut lab created diamond 184ct
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40CT 8MM YELLOW SQUARE CUT LAB CREATED DIAMOND
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10k Yellow Gold Lab Created Padparadscha Ring, Size 7 10k Yellow Gold Lab Created Padparadscha Ring, Size 7"
List Price: $195.00
Sale Price: $39.60
Average Rating:

The intense pink-orange color of this created padparadscha stone immediately draws the eye. The marquise-shaped stone is held in a double gallery V-prong setting and positioned lengthwise to the finger on a slender cathedral-style band...

14k White Gold 6mm Princess Cut Lab-Created Pink Sapphire 4-Prong Pendant, 18 14k White Gold 6mm Princess Cut Lab-Created Pink Sapphire 4-Prong Pendant, 18"
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Add a splash of pink to your style with this small gemstone pendant, featuring a single princess-cut created pink sapphire, tipped on point and mounted in a four-prong setting of 14 karat white gold. The vivid pink stone is featured beneath a polished white gold bail and slides along a delicate 18-inch chain...

1.25 cttw 14k White Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver and Lab Created Round Ruby Heart Pendant 1.25 cttw 14k White Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver and Lab Created Round Ruby Heart Pendant
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14k White Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver and Lab Created Round Ruby Heart Pendant crafted in 14k White Gold Plated Silver Dimensions: Width: 0.50 Inches Length: 0.75 Inches1 Stone 1.25 Carats 7mm round Color: Red Clarity: Clean 18 Inch 925 Sterling Silver Chain FREE With Order FREE GIFT BAG! FREE GIFT CARD! Finejewelers Style Number: 26560.

Vermeil (24K Gold over Sterling Silver) Lab Created Pink Sapphire and Genuine Diamond Accent Bracelet Vermeil (24K Gold over Sterling Silver) Lab Created Pink Sapphire and Genuine Diamond Accent Bracelet
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Oval shaped Lab Created Pink Sapphire Stones sparkle amongst S shapes crusted with Genuine Diamond Accents forming an attractive combination in this versatile Bracelet.

1.95 cttw 925 Sterling Silver 14K White Gold Plated Lab Created Heart Shaped Pink Sapphire Pendant 1.95 cttw 925 Sterling Silver 14K White Gold Plated Lab Created Heart Shaped Pink Sapphire Pendant
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925 Sterling Silver 14K White Gold Plated Lab Created Heart Shaped Pink Sapphire Pendant crafted in 14k White Gold Plated Silver Dimensions: Width: 0.25 Inches Length: 0.75 Inches1 Stone 1.90 Carats 8 mm Heart Shaped Color: Pink Clarity: Clean, 1 Stone 0...

10k White Gold Lab-Created Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Accent Pendant, 18 10k White Gold Lab-Created Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Accent Pendant, 18"
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This small and sophisticated gemstone pendant highlights a deep blue, pear-shaped lab-created Ceylon sapphire, mounted in a bead-textured frame of 10 karat white gold with genuine diamond accents (.0132 cttw)...

10k Yellow Gold, July Birthstone, Lab-Created Ruby Floral Disc Earring and Pendant Set 10k Yellow Gold, July Birthstone, Lab-Created Ruby Floral Disc Earring and Pendant Set
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July's birthstone shines in this stylish 10 karat yellow gold earring and pendant set. Faceted rounds of deep, passionate red created ruby are centered in floral circle discs with spiraling petal-shaped wires...

10k Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Lab-Created Mosaic Opal Pendant 10k Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Lab-Created Mosaic Opal Pendant
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A mosaic of created opal displays rich shades of blue, green, and violet in this captivating pendant. The chips of opal are beautifully arranged inside a pear-shaped frame of textured 10 karat yellow gold, creating a unique look suggestive of an ornate stained glass window...

14k Yellow Gold 6mm Lab-Created Emerald Princess-Cut Pendant and Earrings Set, 18 14k Yellow Gold 6mm Lab-Created Emerald Princess-Cut Pendant and Earrings Set, 18"
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