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Is a lab created diamond an actual diamond?

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A lab created diamond is a real diamond in all ways. It is chemically, physically, optically and molecularly identical to a mined diamond. There are only a couple of companies that can grow diamonds, and are still expensive (a few thousand dollars per carat). These should not be confused with simulants. Simulants may look like a diamond, but do not possess the same properties as a diamond. These include cubic zirconia and moissanite and are available for a hundred dollars or less per carat.

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