The Language of Diamonds – Lab-Created, Synthetic and Simulated Diamonds – Which is Which?
Acquainting yourself with the jargon of diamonds and other gemstones can be a lifesaver when it’s time to do serious fine jewelry shopping. Most people are already somewhat acquainted with the 4Cs of diamonds (cut, clarity, color and carat) but a prospective fine jewelry shopper should also become familiar with the fine jewelry industry’s standard definitions where diamonds and other gemstones are concerned. While it’s perfectly alright for the general population to interchange terms like synthetic diamond and simulated diamond without undue consequence, it is absolutely in your best interest as a fine jewelry shopper to make sure you clearly understand the different terms and definitions you’ll come across as you browse jewelry stores and shop for your next fine jewelry purchase. A natural diamond is just what its name implies: It comes from the earth and has taken only Heaven knows how many years to form. A lab-created diamond or synthetic diamond (the terms are interchangeable) is,
