I am asked frequently about hybrid diamonds, CVD diamonds, and HPHT diamonds. There is a huge surge of companies..
Lab Grown vs. Natural Diamonds
One of the most controversial issues in the diamond business today is not real vs. fake. It is not authentic vs...
Synthetic Diamonds: A Call for Action
The synthetic diamonds vs. real diamonds debate continues. Natural diamond rarity means that the real stones continue..
Are Lab Created Diamonds Ethical?
Are diamonds ethical? This question has prompted interest in lab created diamonds because consumers believe that this..
What Is an Eco-Friendly Diamond, Really?
The Federal Trade Commission recently sent warnings to eight lab-grown and simulated diamond companies. They describe..
How Accurate Are Diamond Testers?
How accurate is a professional diamond testing machine? This is the question the Diamond Producers Association set out..
3 Reasons Technology Can't Replicate Real
What's real matters. Diamonds are rare, and lab created diamonds seek to challenge it. Yet are they really diamonds?..
Real Is Rare. Synthetic Is Manufactured.
Lab diamonds have become the subject of a heated debate. Are they as valuable as real, natural diamonds. Lab diamonds..
How to Ensure Your Diamond Accents Are Real
Diamond accents can make or break a piece of jewelry. They can be the difference between an awe-inspiring ring that..
Do Lab Created Diamonds Test as Real?
Do carbon lab diamonds pass a diamond test to qualify as real? The answer is both yes and no. There are different ways..