Difference between a Natural and a Synthetic Diamond
Currently there is a quite viable alternative for those looking to buy a piece of jewelry with diamonds without spending so much money: synthetic diamonds. However, there is not much information about it, so many people do not really know how reliable it is to make a purchase of this type.
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| What is it? | It is a mineral that is formed from carbon atoms aligned in a crystalline structure. Diamonds are used industrially for various purposes, however their most popular use is in jewelry.
As a curious fact, any piece of jewelry that includes a diamond has a stone that is millions of years old. Natural diamonds are the result of a geological-natural process. |
As its name implies, a synthetic diamond is an unnatural diamond. These are the result of a technological-scientific process. They are also known as CVD diamonds. |
| Creation | Within nature, diamonds form large at depths, under conditions of very high pressure and temperature. | Completely opposite case is that of synthetic diamonds. These stones are created in laboratories. These are exposed to high temperatures and pressures, trying to mimic the conditions under which natural diamonds are created. |
| Authenticity | Natural diamonds are, in any case, real, authentic. | Contrary to what you might think about synthetic diamonds, they are not fake. Although they do not form naturally, they have the same chemical composition as well as physical properties as natural diamonds. |
| Regarding the rhinestones | There are many forms of imitation diamonds. From simple crystals, to other stones such as zirconia, the jewelry market is always looking for stones physically similar to diamonds but at a much lower price. | It is important not to confuse synthetic diamonds with rhinestones. While not naturally formed, as mentioned above, they do share the same properties and characteristics as natural diamonds. A synthetic diamond is a real diamond. |
| Features: clarity | The main difference between a natural and a synthetic diamond lies in the clarity of both. For one thing, natural diamonds tend to have some natural blemishes, which are the result of their formation. | On the other hand, a synthetic diamond is usually free of blemishes. This is because their process is controlled in order to avoid them. Therefore, synthetic diamonds have far fewer imperfections than a natural one. |
| ID | Even for an experienced jeweler it can be difficult to tell the difference between a natural diamond and a synthetic one. In fact, special equipment is needed to be able to identify a synthetic diamond. The easiest way to know if a diamond is natural is through its certificate of authenticity. | The certificate of authenticity informs if it is a natural diamond or a synthetic one. In any case, one should never buy diamonds without a certificate of authenticity, whether natural or synthetic. |
