Gemstone Knowledge
In-depth guides on moissanite, diamond, lab-grown diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald and aquamarine: properties, origin, pricing and buying.
15 articles total
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Lab Grown Diamond vs Natural Diamond: What's the Difference?
Are lab grown diamonds real? Compare lab created vs natural diamonds — chemical composition, quality, price, certificati...
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Aquamarine Buying Guide: Color, Clarity and Price Decoded
Why does aquamarine range from 200 to 20,000 yuan? What is Santa Maria? This guide covers color grading, clarity, cut an...
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Ruby vs Sapphire: The Two Faces of Corundum
Ruby and sapphire are the same mineral family. This guide explains why they differ in color, why ruby is often pricier, ...
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Is Lab-Grown Diamond Real Diamond? Everything You Need To Know
Is lab-grown diamond real? Can it be spotted? Why does IGI grade it? This guide covers HPHT vs CVD, the price gap, resal...
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Moissanite vs Diamond: The Most Complete Comparison Guide for 2026
How do moissanite and diamond actually differ? This guide breaks down refractive index, hardness, fire, price and certif...