A cultured diamond is made in a laboratory and is not a natural stone, even though it is manufactured from carbon.
Industrial diamonds have been made in laboratories in America since the 1950s, and gem-stone quality diamonds only recently.
What can be inferred from the phrase in your question is a description of a gem-stone quality diamond (which is always less valuable than a natural diamond).
Size (with all standards equal, bigger is better), type (cultured more than freshwater), quality of shape (symmetry if cultured), color and quality of lustre...
Yes, Lotus, a Japanese company, was known for producing cultured pearls in the early 1980s. They specialized in high-quality cultured pearls, leveraging advanced techniques in pearl farming. During this time, the demand for cultured pearls was rising, and companies like Lotus contributed to the industry's growth by offering a range of products.
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.
Depends on the quality of the diamond in question.
Yes, if it is a gem-stone quality diamond.
Cultured pearl solitaires can run anywhere from $50 dollars to $500 dollars . It all depends on the quality and maker of the item and some are better and more real than others.
The 'best quality diamond' is the diamond that you can afford. If you want an investment quality diamond -- which some consider the 'best', look for a fancy intense coloured or a D colour diamond, or a Flawless or Internally Flawless diamond with an excellent cut in the shape and carat size that you want. Your trusted local jeweler can sell it to you.
Your answer depends on the quality and number of diamond(s) set in the metal and the quality of the metal.
One can find information on diamond quality by going to the To Diamonds website. The website has information on how to buy diamonds and what to look for in a diamond.
The 4Cs of Diamond Quality refer to the four main factors used to evaluate and compare diamonds: Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat Weight. Here's a quick breakdown: Cut – This is often considered the most important of the 4Cs. It refers to how well a diamond has been shaped and faceted, which affects its brilliance and sparkle. Even a high-carat diamond can look dull if the cut isn’t good. Color – Diamonds are graded on a scale from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow or brown). The less color a diamond has, the rarer and more valuable it is. Clarity – This measures the number of internal (inclusions) or external (blemishes) imperfections. The clarity scale ranges from Flawless (no inclusions visible under 10x magnification) to Included. Carat Weight – This refers to how much the diamond weighs. Larger diamonds are rarer and usually more expensive, but carat weight alone doesn’t determine beauty. If you're looking to learn more or actually compare diamonds in person, I’d recommend checking out Lee Read Diamonds. Their site has great resources that explain the 4Cs in detail, and they specialize in high-quality natural diamonds like the Fire & Ice collection, which are precision-cut for maximum brilliance. They really helped me understand the difference between average and exceptional stones. Understanding the 4Cs is key to finding a diamond that fits both your budget and style—don’t skip the research!
The best type of synthetic diamond would most likely be Cubic Zircona, a popular fake jewel that is much cheaper than diamond and unlike other fake jewels it will not change color or become tinted by an outside source for very extended periods of time.
Facets on a diamond can be one measure of a stone's quality. For instance, if the facets are aligned well then you probably have a quality cut.