A Diamond is Forever

American Diamond Necklace Set (Click above image to expand)

A Diamond is Forever a sign of love

A Diamond is Forever a Woman’s best friend. It is not an easy affair as the cost of mined Diamonds can be exorbitant. Every Woman has an inherent desire to possess Diamond Jewelry but unfortunately, it is only within the reach of the rich and the famous. From all the collections of Gemstones, Diamond is the most expensive.

If you are lucky to possess mined Diamonds, then you will want to wear it to grace the special occasion. Your friends can then admire the fabulous Diamond Jewelry piece giving you a sense of pride and pleasure.

American (Man-Made) Diamond

Nowadays this is not a problem anymore as man-made Diamonds commonly referred to as American Diamond with affordable pricing is within the reach of the masses. An artificial (man-made) Diamond is still chemically the same as mined Diamond. It is difficult to notice with the naked eye any difference between man-made Diamonds and mined Diamonds. While Artificial Diamonds cannot replace mined Diamonds is a well-known fact, artificial Diamond Jewellery is much cheaper than their mined counterparts.

Silver American Diamond Earring (Click above image to expand)

Man-made Diamonds are replicated to produce affordable Jewelry which has become a rage these days. Man-made Diamonds are the same as a real Diamond Jewelry bringing to fore the Diamond replica Jewelry. Famous personalities and celebrities wear designer Diamond replica Jewelry making it a fashion statement. Replica Jewelry available in the market is picked up by the fans and masses through social media channels, thereby actively following the celebrities.

Man-made Diamond studded Bangles and Bracelets are beautiful and add grace and flavor to your wrist. Diamond Necklace Jewelry sets spread sparkling rays all over you. A woman always wants to get it and flaunt the Diamond Jewelry attire. You may also want to wear it for astrological purposes, so the best option here would be to wear the ring with a Diamond Stone fitted in it to bring about positive effects in your life.

American Diamond Necklace Pendant Set/Ring/Bracelet with Earring (Click above image to expand)

However, it is always necessary to inform your Fiancee/ Woman to whom you are gifting the American Diamond jewelry the type of diamond it is because chances are she may take it to a jewelry merchant to find its value only to discover it to be an artificial Diamond.

Diamonds can be fitted into any type of Jewellery - Earrings, Pendants, Cufflinks and Bracelets, the possibilities are endless.

How are Man Made Diamonds made?

Two methods are employed to manufacture man-made Diamonds

• High-Pressure High Temperature

• Chemical Vapor Deposition

The former process is preferred since production cost to produce man-made Diamond is less. Man-made Diamonds Are Now Better Than Mined.

Scientists in the past have been trying since the 1950s, with only limited success to produce lab-engineered Diamonds of small size (under a carat) and Industrial-grade, used in cutting tools given the hardness of Diamonds, but not high-quality enough for Jewelry purpose such as engagement Rings.

However, in recent years the machines and processes used to make man-made Diamonds have been upgraded to simulate the similar extreme pressure and temperatures deep within the Earth’s core that created organic Diamonds over billions of years. Today's lab-grown Diamonds are of sufficient quality to be certified by third-party Institutions, such as the Gemological Institute of America, as Real. They have the exact chemical composition and structure of carbon atoms arranged in a cubic crystal formation as mined Diamonds.

Cubic Zirconia Jewellery Set (Click above image to expand)

Man-Made Diamonds v/s Natural Diamonds

The main difference between Man-made Diamond and the natural Diamond is the composition of three-dimensional carbon crystals. Man-made Diamond is manufactured either from the silicon carbide or the cubic zirconium. The lab-engineered Diamond is known as manufactured Diamond, industrial Diamond, cultured Diamond or artificial Diamond.

Imitation Diamonds can either be Synthetic or Natural. The Natural Imitation Diamond is also known as Diamond simulants and faux Diamonds which are classified as Fake Diamonds. On the other hand, Synthetic (American Diamonds) have the same classification as mined Diamonds are not considered as Fake. The most common Diamond substitutes used in jewelry are Stones, Zircon, Cubic Zirconia, Moissanite, White Sapphires, Garnet, Glass, Rutile and Spinel.  

Testing of Mined Diamonds

A quick assessment test to ascertain mined Diamonds would be:

• The Sandpaper Test - Diamonds are the hardest known substance. So it is impossible for mined diamond jewelry to be scratched. Using either wet or dry Sandpaper, test your Diamond by scratching it vigorously on the brittle surface of the paper. If it becomes scratched or nicked, it is surely a man-made Diamond.

• The Reading Test - In case you have a Diamond which is not mounted on Jewellery, place it in a newspaper. If you can see through the Diamond and notice distorted smudges instead of clearly-marked letters classify such Diamond as man-made. Mined Diamonds, on the other hand, have many intricacies in their infrastructure making it impossible for light to pass all the way through them without first being refracted.

• The Sparkle Test - Look at your Diamond from the top, then from the side. Compare the shiny, reflective qualities that you may notice when looking down onto the face of the Diamond,  the way the Diamond shines and reflects when looking from at a side angle. Man-made Diamonds are crafted to look like mined Diamonds but are not able to captivate the same characteristics throughout the rest of the stone.

American Diamond Maang Tikka (Click above image to expand)

American Diamond Jewelry

There are many advantages when it comes with buying American Diamond Jewelries since you need not worry about issues concerning phantom pricing, theft, buying insurance, dirty tricks, and scams, slave or child labor, conflict stones being used, supporting Diamond cartel, etc which are common practices associated with a mined Diamond Trade.

Conclusion

The many benefits derived from a lab-cultured Diamond are a true victory for the environment, human rights and Diamond supply chain. Mining Diamonds is an energy-intensive and ecologically invasive procedure, affecting fragile ecosystems across the globe. The strength and durability of a diamond last forever justifying the expression “A Diamond is Forever” - a sign of love that never ends.