What is the difference in lab-grown diamonds & natural diamonds?

The biggest difference in lab-grown diamonds from natural diamonds is that they are environmentally friendly. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical to natural diamonds without harming the environment. They are produced using high-pressure or depositing layers of carbon on a diamond seed. Small lab-grown diamonds are preferred by jewelry designers because of their consistency of quality and color. Currently lab diamonds make up a small percentage of diamond sales but mined diamond producers are concerned about the trend toward lab stones. At one time De Beers had total control over the natural diamond market but is covering their bet by launching a lab-grown line called Lightbox. There is a growing demand for large stones and the demand will grow over the next few years. The Diamond Foundry, backed by L. DiCaprio, has produced a 45 -carat diamond. Diamond Foundry focuses on the higher end market. Lab-diamonds are certified the same way as mined diamonds.

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, was seen wearing lab-grown diamond earrings
to her first official engagement of the year.

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Gemstones: Miraculous and Mysterious
Gemstones are all different. A gemstone is a mineral rock or petrified material that when cut or faceted and polished can be used in jewelry or is a collectible. Others are organic. Some are too fragile to be used in jewelry, but can be seen on display in museums. The most important attribute of gemstones is their appearance.

Is costume jewelry a good investment?
Costume jewelry, bijoux fantaisies in French, is affordable jewelry that can complete an outfit. It is designed for wearing with current fashions and usually made of inexpensive materials. Today modern costume jewelry incorporates a wide range of materials allowing designers to create jewelry that is unique and beautiful most of which will probably not be a good investment but make very stylish accessories.