| As the name suggests, synthetic diamonds are | | | | |
| diamonds that possess almost the same | | | | The first types of synthetic diamonds were |
| peculiarities as the natural diamonds such as | | | | created in 1954 by the General Electric company. |
| composition, hardness and durability. It is ultra hard | | | | Albeit the modern technology on these actually |
| for a casual observer to sport the differences | | | | started in 1954, no items were actually made |
| between a synthetic diamond and a genuine | | | | available in the market until the year 1990. This is |
| counterpart. For those who wish to design their | | | | because the General Electric company took many |
| own piece of jewelry, the synthetic option is ideal | | | | years and experiments before they are able to |
| for choosing the right color and size at a | | | | create a synthetic diamond that is comparable to |
| reasonable price. | | | | the qualities and characteristics of the natural |
| The only difference between natural and synthetic | | | | diamonds. |
| diamonds is that the latter is man made. A | | | | There is a cost benefit for those who wish to |
| synthetic diamond however should not be | | | | purchase synthetic diamonds over real diamonds. |
| mistaken for one of the stimulant diamonds such | | | | Lab-produced diamonds and gems cost up to |
| as moissanite diamonds, glass or even cubic | | | | 30% less than those mined from the Earth. If |
| zirconia.Synthetic diamonds are not just for | | | | you would like a bigger, more colorful diamond |
| wearing as they are used for industrial purposes | | | | without paying high prices, purchasing a synthetic |
| as well, such as for use in surgical instruments and | | | | diamond or gem is the best option. |
| cutting other gemstones. | | | | |