WHAT IS A SIMULATED DIAMOND?
WHAT IS A SIMULATED DIAMOND?
Simulated diamonds, also known as diamond simulants, are stones created in a lab to mimic—or simulate—the look and feel of a mined diamond. These can be made out of various materials, and in most cases, they do not have the same chemical composition as a mined diamond. Given the cost of mined diamonds, seeking to imitate the sparkle and shine of a true natural diamond has led to centuries-long efforts by people trying to copy diamonds. With this quest has arisen a variety of simulated diamonds, which are categorized as stones that are created in a lab and simulate the look of a diamond. It should be noted that diamond simulants are different from synthetic diamonds.
