If you’ve noticed any jewelry commercials this Christmas season, you might have wondered about the most valuable gemstones. Although the diamond has held symbolic and real value for decades, some ...

Imagine two round brilliant-cut diamonds displayed side by side. Each is 1 ct. in size, F color, VS2 clarity. One is a natural, mined diamond and the other is lab-grown. Most retailers have been ...

Diamond buyers today face a decision that didn’t meaningfully exist a decade ago: lab-grown or natural. Both are real diamonds — same chemical composition, same hardness, same brilliance — but they ...

Diamond purchase typically is surrounded by a lot of confusion, whether it is about pricing, certification, quality, authenticity, or long-term value. So buyers need to know what they are purchasing ...

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Since their widespread introduction to the market nearly a decade ago, lab-grown diamonds have carved out a substantial slice of the market. Industry analyst Paul Zimnisky recently told the news ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Brilliant, sparkly, and blingy are just some words used to describe diamonds. When you're trying to pick the right gem for your loved one or yourself, the task can be daunting. Now, ...

Laboratory-grown diamonds have become more popular in the last few years, especially among younger people, for engagement rings as well as for women making purchases for themselves. Their reasons for ...

Once upon a time, a diamond was primarily known by its depth of extraction from the earth. The bigger the budget, the more prestige. That line of thinking, however, has recently changed and has been ...

In the span of less than a decade, lab-grown diamonds (LGD) have transitioned from a niche alternative and industrial stone (which was mostly used for industrial purposes) to one of the most ...