On top of it, the marketplace for diamonds can be really confusing. There are grades of clarity and color that lead to an overall quality rating. And, of course, diamonds are very expensive. The ...

Experts explain the difference between lab-grown and natural diamonds, along with which one to buy. Editors share their ...

Buying a diamond is an emotional moment. Whether it’s for an engagement ring, a Diwali gift, or simply a treat-yourself purchase, that sparkling stone holds meaning far beyond its carats. But here’s ...

One of the most striking trends to hit the jewelry market in recent years is difficult to escape, lab-grown diamonds. These pieces created as an alternative to natural diamonds have grown in ...

For more than a century, the diamond industry has changed very little. Engagement traditions remained stable, buying h ...

More consumers are gravitating toward man-made diamonds for their striking similarity to natural rocks and their relative affordability. In 2015, sales of lab diamonds made up less than 1% of all ...

When Stephen Reed, 41, and Shelby Leyland, 38, were ready to make it official, the couple visited Seattle-area jewelers to look at natural and lab-grown diamond rings.

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Two samples of carbon crystals, which are clear and give off a kaleidoscope of spectral colours under direct sunlight, may appear to be identical. However, one is a billion years old, and the other is ...

DESPITE SHIRLEY BASSEY’S refrain, belted out at the start of a James Bond film from 1971, diamonds may not be for ever. At least when it comes to natural ones. On May 4th Pandora became the first big ...

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Lab-grown diamonds have long been seen as a more affordable and sustainable alternative to mined ...

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