The most obvious reason for the rise in popularity of lab-grown diamonds is cost. Depending on the size and cut of the stone, lab-grown diamonds are 70% to 90% cheaper than naturally grown diamonds.
Diamond “type” is a concept that is frequently mentioned in the gemological literature, but its relevance to the practicing gemologist is rarely discussed. Diamonds are broadly divided into two types ...
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