HPHT Lab-Grown Diamond: Buyer’s Guide to Pro, Cons, Costs, and Quality
Lab-grown diamonds have exploded in popularity in recent years as an ethical, affordable alternative to mined diamonds. One of the main methods for creating diamonds in a lab setting is called high...
Diamonds were formed from carbon about 100 miles below the surface of the earth over a billion years ago. The carbon that forms diamonds is subjected to intense pressure and heat, causing the...
Diamonds are the hardest substance on earth. In fact, the word diamond comes from a Greek word that means unbreakable. But, though they are hard, are diamonds unbreakable? Diamonds are not...
We've all heard the old adage that diamonds are made of a lump of coal, but we may not really know if the saying is actually true. Diamonds are formed in the earth, through a process that scientists,...
Diamonds are among the most valuable items in the world and these tiny rocks could cost more than most average cars. The demand for this precious stone is high all over the world. The high and mighty...
As a GIA certified gemologist with over 20 years of experience in the diamond industry, I’m often asked about color enhanced diamonds by customers looking for more affordable diamond jewelry...
