Simulated diamonds are also known as diamond simulants and include things like cubic zirconia (CZ), moissanite, and YAG. They can also include some natural clear gemstones like white sapphire, white zircon or even clear quartz. Simulated diamonds do not possess the chemical and physical properties of actual diamonds, so they generally sell for a relatively low cost. Source: http://www.goodmansjewelers.com/simulated-diamonds-vs-synthetic-diamonds/
Diamond Aura is the name of a SIMULATED diamond, NOT a synthetic diamond. Natural diamonds and synthetic (cultured) diamonds are identical in being made of pure carbon highly compressed with a hardness of 10. Cultured diamonds cost from 2/3 to 3/4 the price of natural diamonds. SIMULATED diamonds are NOT made of pure carbon. Cubic Zirconium (zirconium dioxide with hardness 8.5) and Mossanite (silicon carbide with hardness 9.25) are simulated diamonds and cost vastly less than natural or cultured diamonds. Diamond Aura stones have a hardness of 8.5, which suggests that they are cubic zirconium.
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Yes, a genuine diamond is a real diamond. "Genuine" is often used to emphasize authenticity or legitimacy, so a genuine diamond is a natural diamond that has been mined from the earth.
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A real diamond is a naturally occurring gemstone formed from carbon, known for its hardness and brilliance. Diamond aura is a lab-created diamond coated with a thin layer of vaporized elements to give it unique colors and effects, often resulting in a lower cost compared to natural diamonds.
A simulated diamond is a man-made stone that is designed to look like a real diamond, but does not possess the same properties or value. Simulated diamonds are typically made from materials such as cubic zirconia or moissanite and are often used as a more affordable alternative to natural diamonds.
Simulated diamonds are typically chosen instead of a real diamond because of the price and minute visual differences from a real diamond. Sometimes simulated diamonds can vary in appearance in stylistic ways that real diamonds cannot, such as differences in color and tone.
A simulated diamond looks similar to a diamond and its physical and chemical properties are different to a diamond and are much cheaper than a regular diamond. A simulated diamond is a lot cheaper than a natural diamond and you can buy one that is the same size of a natural one at a much lower price. However, the price depends on the 4 Cs; cut, carat, clarity and color.
Its a simulated diamond. Or lab created.
Diamond Essence - simulated diamond
Simulated leather are materials that are made to look like real leather. Simulated leather is not real leather at all.
If talking about "simulated" and NOT real synthetic / cultured / laboratory-grown diamond (which has the same properties of natural diamonds) I think the best in fire and brilliance is Moissanite, others are considered cheaper fakes.
The difference can be seen using an item called a jeweler's loupe. It is a magnifying glass that shows the imperfections in a lab based diamond and one that has been made over thousands of years.
Diamonique is a simulated diamond -- with a name copyright by QVC, where you can buy them. You can read more, below.
Diamonvita™ is the highest quality simulated diamond product available. With a special polishing process that uses a fine diamond mesh powder, Diamonvita™ products are more radiant and brilliant than other simulated diamond options.
Yes, you do. As a jeweler, you might very well be called upon to decide whether or not a particular diamond is natural or simulated.
It has never been "simulated". The phrase has always been "light ampllfication by stimulated emission of radiation". The emission in question is real, not simulated.