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What is the difference between Lab-grown and Natural stones?

April 26, 2017lab-grown natural stones

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What is the difference between Lab-grown and Natural stones?

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Natural stones are mined from the ground and can vary a great deal in color and quality. Imperfections are the norm in many of the natural gems. Because natural gems are usually quite valuable, many natural gems are treated to make them more desirable and to hide imperfections. Heating is used to improve the color of Rubies and Sapphires. Oiling is used to fill the cracks that are prevalent in Emeralds. Lab-grown gemstones, in most cases, have none of the imperfections found in the natural gems.