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.50 ct. t.w. Lab-Grown Diamond Stud Earrings in 18kt Gold Over Sterling
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Learn More About Lab‑Grown Diamonds
- What Are Lab‑Grown Diamonds?
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- Lab‑grown diamonds are diamonds that have been grown in a controlled laboratory setting. They are physically and optically the same as mined diamonds, made of the same chemical composition, and feature the same properties, including their brilliant appearance, hardness and durability. Lab‑grown diamonds are virtually indistinguishable from mined diamonds.
- What are Lab‑Grown Diamonds Made of?
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- Just like mined diamonds, lab‑grown diamonds are made of carbon atoms in a specific arrangement that results in the formation of a diamond crystal, which is ultimately fashioned into a very hard and brilliant gem.
- How are Lab‑Grown Diamonds Made?
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- Lab‑grown diamonds begin with a very thin lab-grown diamond plate (a seed diamond), which is placed in a chamber with carbon material. From there, one method of making lab‑grown diamonds uses intense heat and pressure, which allows the carbon material to bond and grow, layer by layer.
- Another method uses a plasma reactor chamber to turn carbon-rich gases into plasma, which then bonds to the diamond plate layer by layer.
- What are the Benefits of Buying a Lab‑Grown Diamond?
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- In short, lab‑grown diamonds can give you a higher quality diamond (think color and clarity) at a lower price. This is possible because lab‑grown diamonds are manufactured via a high‑tech process that is highly controlled compared to how the Earth produces diamonds (that's the higher quality) and they can be made in larger quantities than can be found in nature (that's the lower cost).
- Why Buy a Lab‑Grown Diamond From Ross‑Simons?
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- For more than 70 years, Ross‑Simons has remained the trusted expert in jewelry. Our world‑class buyers and industry specialists continue to closely monitor the latest technology and trends to bring you fabulous, high‑quality jewelry at the best value. Through innovative process improvements, we’ve seen incredible advancements in the development of lab-grown diamonds, and are thrilled to now offer this exciting, high-quality diamond option, made more affordable by science.
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18kt Gold Over Sterling
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Metal: | 18kt Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver |
Finish: | Polished |
Backing: | Post/Clutch |
Gemstone 1: | Lab-Grown Diamond ( Quantity: 2, Shape & Cutting Style: Round Brilliant, Color Grade: G-H, Clarity: SI1-SI2, Weight: 0.50 ct. t.w.) |
18KT: Karat (abbreviated kt or K) is a unit that indicates the purity of gold in the metal. 18kt is 75% gold. In Europe, 18K yellow gold is most favored and used in jewelry.
YELLOW GOLD: Gold is a precious metal with a natural yellow color. It is quite soft and often alloyed with other metals to increase its strength. The purity of the metal is indicated by a unit called a "karat," with 24kt having the highest percentage of natural gold.
STERLING SILVER: Also known as "Standard Silver," sterling silver is silver alloyed with other metals to increase the hardness and durability. Generally, sterling is 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals. Some sterling silver jewelry is plated with 14kt-18kt gold and referred to as "vermeil," or "gold over sterling."
POST/CLUTCH: An earring with a post insert and a slide-on clutch backing to hold it in place.
Lab-Grown Diamond: Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds created in a laboratory rather than mined from nature. They are identical to natural diamonds, possessing the same physical and chemical properties.
BRILLIANT: A gemstone cut to enhance brilliance without sacrificing much carat weight. Typically has 58 facets.
Color Grade G-H: Near-colorless
CLARITY SI1-SI2: Slightly Included. Inclusions are noticeable under 10x magnification.
All weights and measures are approximate. |
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