Distinguishing Between Lab-Cultured Diamonds & Simulant Diamonds

Exploring Brilliance Under the Dark: Natural Diamonds

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Imitating Artificial Brilliance: Diamond Simulants

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Expanding the Rarest Range: Lab-Grown Diamonds

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Distinction 1: Composition

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Distinction 2: Optical Properties

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Distinction 3: Cost

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Distinction 4: Durability

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