I like Diamonique from QVC. They have a Tacori collection that is beautiful!
noAnother AnswerGrading simulated diamonds implies that there are grades. Often gem-stone-like substitutes for diamonds are fabricated from other minerals, or if man-made, composed of some combination of elements.Knowing the composition of the simulated stones may help you value them. But there does not appear to be a standard grading system for non-gem jewels.
Diamond Aura is the name of a SIMULATED diamond, NOT a synthetic diamond. Natural diamonds and synthetic (cultured) diamonds are identical in being made of pure carbon highly compressed with a hardness of 10. Cultured diamonds cost from 2/3 to 3/4 the price of natural diamonds. SIMULATED diamonds are NOT made of pure carbon. Cubic Zirconium (zirconium dioxide with hardness 8.5) and Mossanite (silicon carbide with hardness 9.25) are simulated diamonds and cost vastly less than natural or cultured diamonds. Diamond Aura stones have a hardness of 8.5, which suggests that they are cubic zirconium.
Simulated diamonds are also known as diamond simulants and include things like cubic zirconia (CZ), moissanite, and YAG. They can also include some natural clear gemstones like white sapphire, white zircon or even clear quartz. Simulated diamonds do not possess the chemical and physical properties of actual diamonds, so they generally sell for a relatively low cost. Source: http://www.goodmansjewelers.com/simulated-diamonds-vs-synthetic-diamonds/
In both simulated and actual human blood typing, there is an antigen-antibody reaction. A simulated agglutination reaction shows up the antigen.
Kimberlite pipes, the best source of mined diamonds today, erupt to the earth's surface like any volcano. You can read more about this morphology and volcanology, below.
There are several companies that create synthetic diamonds or cultured diamonds. One such company that creates the best synthetic diamonds is New World Diamonds.
Yes, Rolex would be the brand you want to buy.
If talking about "simulated" and NOT real synthetic / cultured / laboratory-grown diamond (which has the same properties of natural diamonds) I think the best in fire and brilliance is Moissanite, others are considered cheaper fakes.
DQ stands for Diamonique, which is the TV shopping channel QVC's brand of cubic zirconia (simulated diamonds).
Simulated diamonds are typically chosen instead of a real diamond because of the price and minute visual differences from a real diamond. Sometimes simulated diamonds can vary in appearance in stylistic ways that real diamonds cannot, such as differences in color and tone.
noAnother AnswerGrading simulated diamonds implies that there are grades. Often gem-stone-like substitutes for diamonds are fabricated from other minerals, or if man-made, composed of some combination of elements.Knowing the composition of the simulated stones may help you value them. But there does not appear to be a standard grading system for non-gem jewels.
A simulated diamond looks similar to a diamond and its physical and chemical properties are different to a diamond and are much cheaper than a regular diamond. A simulated diamond is a lot cheaper than a natural diamond and you can buy one that is the same size of a natural one at a much lower price. However, the price depends on the 4 Cs; cut, carat, clarity and color.
Yes, you do. As a jeweler, you might very well be called upon to decide whether or not a particular diamond is natural or simulated.
Diamond Aura is the name of a SIMULATED diamond, NOT a synthetic diamond. Natural diamonds and synthetic (cultured) diamonds are identical in being made of pure carbon highly compressed with a hardness of 10. Cultured diamonds cost from 2/3 to 3/4 the price of natural diamonds. SIMULATED diamonds are NOT made of pure carbon. Cubic Zirconium (zirconium dioxide with hardness 8.5) and Mossanite (silicon carbide with hardness 9.25) are simulated diamonds and cost vastly less than natural or cultured diamonds. Diamond Aura stones have a hardness of 8.5, which suggests that they are cubic zirconium.
Yes of course they can. Simulated Diamonds are made to Fool the naked Eye. A good Jeweler may spot one, But the average person on the street can not tell right off the bat. Especialy when it is set in Gold Already and polished up.
Simulated diamonds are also known as diamond simulants and include things like cubic zirconia (CZ), moissanite, and YAG. They can also include some natural clear gemstones like white sapphire, white zircon or even clear quartz. Simulated diamonds do not possess the chemical and physical properties of actual diamonds, so they generally sell for a relatively low cost. Source: http://www.goodmansjewelers.com/simulated-diamonds-vs-synthetic-diamonds/
The difference is big: synthetic diamonds are real diamonds and repeat all properties of natural diamonds, simulants are just trying to copy the brightness of the valuable gemstone. Synthetic's price is usually much higher than simulants. For more information on simulants and real diamonds follow the attached link.