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Gemstone Simulants, Synthetics and Treatments
  • Gemstone Simulants, Synthetics and Treatments

Studying Synthetic Diamonds

September 25, 2013
Synthetic diamonds grown in a lab are virtually identical to natural diamonds, but that’s where the similarities end. In fact, …
  • Gemstone Simulants, Synthetics and Treatments

What are Synthetic Gemstones?

November 15, 2011
Contrary to what many people may think, the word “synthetic” does not mean fake when it comes to gemstones. The …
  • Diamond History , Gemstone Simulants, Synthetics and Treatments , GIA Grading & Reports

What Are Synthetic Diamonds?

February 24, 2011
Synthetic diamonds are grown in a laboratory and have essentially the same chemical composition and crystal structure as natural diamonds …
  • Gemstone Simulants, Synthetics and Treatments

High Pressure/High Temperature Diamonds and GIA

January 05, 2011
As you’ve searched for the perfect diamond, you may have learned about high pressure/high temperature diamonds, or HPHT.  These are …
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