Best Synthetic Diamonds

Diamonds are one kewl kind in the galore of jewelry and needless to say, every woman's favorite. They look enticing, give a rich look and feel to a personality, lifts up moods and brings in an aura of novelty. A royal stone, must say! Anytime, you pass by the stores of De Beers, the regal look of this stone just catches your breath away, but the awe transforms into a sulk, when the price tag of your much anticipated diamond jewelry looms large in front of your eyes. Well, what if you get the diamonds with the same look and feel (not the real ones, of course!), and at a reasonable or should I say, affordable price? Synthetic diamonds! Sounds interesting, isn't it?

Top Synthetic Diamonds

Synthetic diamond is a diamond, as the name suggests, but is artificially manufactured by a technical process, unlike the real diamonds which are a product of the geological processes over the years. Synthetic or simulated diamonds (also called man-made diamonds), are known as CVD diamonds or HPHT diamonds (High Pressure High Temperature Synthesis method). A chemical vapor deposition method is also used to manufacture these look alike diamonds.

Their properties like hardness, electron mobility and thermal conductivity depend on the manufacturing technique adopted. In a few cases, it has been observed that the properties are even superior to that of the natural diamonds. No wonder, they are a huge commercial success, as they find application as ultraviolet detectors, in abrasives and in heat sinks. But on the cosmetic front, they ought to become every woman's favorite. These simulated diamonds can be cut into gems with various shades like white, yellow, brown, blue, green and orange.

Russian Brilliants
A very attractive and simulated diamond, its properties are quite like that of real diamonds. Besides, when they are cut, they exhibit a D-E color with a flawless clarity. They are singly refractive and have no rainbow consequences, which are quite common in other diamond substitutes. Precisely, they are high quality cubic zirconias and are priced at USD 280 per carat.

Moissanite
Moissanite is yet another diamond substitute, although it does not have the hardness of a diamond. However, with its beautiful tint of yellow and green, it emits a disco ball effect. Coming to its properties, it is doubly refractive giving rise to a strong visual effect (birefringence), giving a blurred effect to the vision. Needless to say, this jewelry stands out in the crowd.

Cubic Zirconia
One of the oldest and also the one bearing a close resemblance to the real diamond, cubic zirconia is one of its kind. Although not as hard as diamond, it is compositionally ace as compared to the real one. With an enticing brilliance and sparkle and with no inclusions, it is a superb substitute for real diamonds. Its hardness is about 8.5 on Mohs scale and is basically colorless.

Synthetic diamond rings look quite exquisite! And for an engagement ring, it might just be the right pick for you, if your finances are tight. The two online stores that deal with these lab-created diamonds are Apollo and Gemesis. Scour through the options and select your pick and be assured, you will not be disappointed! After all, these diamonds at an affordable price is just like a dream come true! So in synthetic vs natural diamonds, what is your take? Let us know!