Man-Made Diamonds, A Buyer's Guide

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Man-Made Diamonds, A Buyer's Guide Posted: 02 Feb 2011 10:00 AM PST It seems almost impossible to watch TV or see a newspaper, without causing people something about diamonds. For hundreds of years science has tried to create a perfect synthetic diamond. Finally, the technology of the 21st Century that the prospect of a reality. There are many reasons to purchase synthetic diamonds instead of mined variety. The prices charged for mined diamonds, in the best verbiage, an illusion. To put it more bluntly, Cecil Adams, in his award-winningColumn "The Straight Dope" says: "Diamonds are a scam, pure and simple." diamond prices are largely controlled by the DeBeers diamond cartel, and are not a fair reflection of diamond scarcity. In addition, studies show that one was sold by three diamonds in the U.S. today, modified to artificially increase the value. Other studies have shown that on average about 40% too much to pay for their diamond engagement ring. Beyond deceptive pricing, there are questions of"Blood Diamonds", the forced child labor, and a myriad of other disturbing diamond facts. recently social celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Minnie Driver, and Angelina Jolie issue a voice of wearing only synthetic diamonds to the many gala events that did attend. Good synthetic diamonds are virtually won by the variety, but without the baggage, and also cost thousands of dollars less. But the synthetic diamond is the bestChoice? There are many types of artificial or synthetic diamonds available. The possibilities are numerous, but there is little unbiased information. Here's an overview and comparison of synthetic diamonds on the market today: Cubic Zirconia The grandfather of simulated diamonds, cubic zirconia very helpful. In their best examples, CZ's actually a fairly decent diamond replica. Unfortunately, the availability of raw materials and how big differences in qualitymade the stone synonymous with low-cost fashion jewelry. Perhaps a good choice for cheap bling, but not for jewelry. Many sources are available, a decent one: http://www.czfantasy.com Russian Diamonds Including Russian Brilliants, Russian Stars and others, are in fact nothing but high quality cubic zirconia. This is not mentioned prominently on their websites and they will only cop to it, when pressed, but this is the fact. Russian diamond simulates are priced around$ 280 per carat. Russian Diamonds are a fine selection of jewelry and are usually mounted in quality precious metal settings. Russian Brilliants are one of the best and oldest sellers of "Russian Diamonds" available at: http://www.russianbrilliants.net Moissanite Moissanite is a mineral that is a lab created diamond very good mortgage. Moissanite been on the market as a fine jewelry choice early 90s and did a lot of fans.Moissanite is a hard mineral that, like the diamond is cut glass. There are some minor glitches, however moissanite. First of all, it is quite expensive (though still cheap compared to diamonds), usually about $ 500 per carat for good samples prices. Secondly, moissanite is not the same optical properties as diamond and there are several indicators that professionals is easy to see that the naked eye to begin with. It 'difficult to producepure white moissanite and often appear slightly green when viewed in natural light. Also, moissanite has significantly higher brightness and brilliance factors then natural diamond, which makes them appear bubbly "agree." Overall, however, is a better choice moissanite synthetic diamond. "Moissanite from heaven" in http://www.fromthesky.com is a good source of fine moissanite jewelry. Diamond Nexus Diamond Nexus Gemstonesthe result of a relatively new scientific advancement in processing technology and have become available only recently in the United States. Diamond Nexus gemstones are excellent diamond simulants and come very close to the characteristics of mined diamonds to suit different points from the next. They cut glass, being virtually identical to the diamond (hardness) scale of Mohs. Cancel perfect "hearts and arrows" and the brightness and brilliance readings very close to perfectDiamond. Best of all, they are currently introductory price for the American market and are a steal at $ 79 per entry. Diamond Nexus gemstones are only available in precious metals, solid gold settings. Diamond Nexus is only available from Diamond Nexus Labs at: http://www.DiamondNexusLabs.com White Sapphire Sapphire is the second hardest natural mineral on the Mohs scale, surpassed only by diamond. I am different from others in this review, a natural stone. TheirBrightness and brilliance are not up to the standards of diamond however. However, quality white sapphires at approximately $ 220 per carat price of diamonds a good alternative. A source of quality: http://www.TheNaturalSapphireCompany.com Gemisis grown Diamond Gemisis diamonds are beautiful and almost perfect diamond replicas. Unfortunately, they are not in a clear, white color available, so I'm not a good choice for traditional diamond settings. However, if a yellow,orange or pink diamond is what you want, it offers a unique opportunity in a precious metal Gemisis beautiful, the settings for making jewelry. Gemisis cultured diamonds are only available from: http://www.gemisis.com Recap: Synthetic diamonds offer many advantages over the mined variety. You can buy with confidence, knowing that you are getting exactly what you paid for and not the victim of diamond pricing chicanery state. If you are interested with the world around you, you can create aconscience, knowing that your money is not contributed to the support of a sector immoral and offensive. However, there are many possibilities for synthetic diamonds, with varying degrees of quality. Take time to read the seller to have a clear idea of what to buy the science behind the gems are. For my money, I think the best choices are quality Moissanite stones or the new diamond simulant gemstones DiamondNexus Labs.

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