In my article about lab created emerald rings, I looked at a few simple, elegant solitaire style ring designs. These are great for engagement or dress rings alike, but there is a simple way to enhance the appearance of any solitaire or plain band ring, wh

Moissanite jewelry is a popular choice for many consumers looking for an alternative to more expensive diamond jewelry. A beautiful stone in its own right, Moissanite is similar enough to a diamond that it can be used in place of the more expensive stone.

While lab created diamonds are most well known for their applications in jewelry, there are many other uses for these fascinating products of modern science. One of the most exciting among these uses is the possible applications in the next generation of

Just a few more points to consider, following my previous article about Moissanite. Identifying Moissanite Because of the higher dispersion factor (ability to split light into rainbow colors) that gives Moissanite its signature fire, it can be easily iden

Moissanite (pronounced moy-sun-ite) is an alternative simulated diamond that has been of increasing interest over the last few years. With a fascinating history – it was discovered in meteorite fragments in 1893 – this mineral is actually extremely ra

I wanted to take a look at some more common questions about lab created diamonds in this article. There is a lot of interest in the comparison between real and lab diamonds, which is very understandable. After all, if a lab diamond has the exact propertie

In this article, I want to take a look at some common questions that I have heard people asking about lab created diamonds. Because of the lower price of created diamonds, there is growing interest in these gems as an alternative to a mined stone, so it i

The synthetic diamond industry has grown and advanced to the point where diamonds can be created fairly affordably on demand. As diamonds are composed entirely of heated and compressed carbon, it is possible to use the carbon from ashes (or hair, which is

Of all man made gems, lab created Emeralds benefit the most from being produced artificially. Emeralds that have been sourced naturally are known for their high level of inclusions, which is the technical term for imperfections in the stone. Most natural

The term Russian diamonds conjures up some romantic images. The history and culture of the country, at least from what is shown in western media, is of secrecy, invention, and outlandish technology. Mixing these themes with the romantic ideas of diamonds