You don't need a diamond detective to keep you from getting scammed at the jewelry counter. If you're a first-time diamond buyer, you've probably asked yourself how to know if a diamond is real and ...

Whether it's a family heirloom, a gift, or a personal purchase, a diamond is a significant investment, both financially and emotionally. It's natural to want assurance of its authenticity. While the ...

Unsure of whether your sparkler is a synthetic? Turn to one of these methods to check. Reviewed by Sandy Ip When you're first examining your own diamond or that of a loved one, you may take notice of ...

Lab-grown diamonds shine on display Feb. 29 at Saettele Jewelers in Town and Country, Mo. (Vanessa Abbitt/St. Louis Post-Dispatch) Identical to earth-mined diamonds in chemical composition, crystal ...

Identical to earth-mined diamonds in chemical composition, crystal structure, durability and appearance, lab-grown diamonds have skyrocketed in popularity over the last five years, experts say. And ...

Diamonds made in a lab are touted as both more socially ethical and environmentally friendly than mined diamonds. We asked experts to weigh in on those claims. Synthetic diamonds, like the one shown ...

While you tend to think of diamonds as ornamental gemstones, diamonds also have many important industrial uses, and many of those diamonds are now synthetic polycrystalline diamonds. How are they made ...

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This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Jessica Mendoza: There's a slogan about a gemstone that I've been hearing my ...