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As early as 1893, there are already attempts in creating substitutes to diamonds. The first attempt to make a man made diamond was done by Frederic Henri Moissan which involved heating charcoal and adding pressure that caused changes from the graphite into a diamond.   But it was 1979 when mass production of diamond imitations became possible.  

De Beers was the first to coin the term, “ A Diamond is Forever” during the 1940s.   With this kind of advertising, diamond became the usual stone for engagement rings.  Before, during 1930s, engagement rings would usually have opals, rubies and sapphires for their stone.  The value of diamonds started to increase, so was the attempts to create a perfect synthetic diamond.

By 1955, General Electric produced small artificial diamonds which where of the same quality as industrial diamonds.  Synthetic diamonds were created by exposing carbon dioxide to heat over a metal surface.  The heat was created or generated by several lasers. Today, they are mass produced with production reaching as much as 100 tons every year.

Here are some lists of diamond imitating stones:  

• Rock crystals or rhinestones are crystallized quartz which can look like a diamond, however, they could get easily scratched.  

• Zircon is another kind of stone which could pose as a diamond.  By exposing the stone to heat, it could turn colorless making it look like quartz and diamond.  Just like rhinestones they could get easily scratched.  
• Cubic zirconia is called the grandfather of artificial diamonds.  As a diamond copy, it is synonymous with low-cot jewelry and not as a decent fashion accessory.  

• Russian diamonds are also cubic zirconia stones.  The difference is that they are of high quality and can cause about $280 per carat.  These stones are usually mounted in metal settings that are worth real stones.

• Moissanite is another kind of stone which is created or made inside the laboratory.  Just like a diamond, it is a hard kind of stone.  Although they are relatively more affordable than diamonds, they are still expensive.  Moissanite tends to give a greenish shade in natural light and may sparkle too much because its light reflection characteristics. These characteristics make it easier for some expert to differentiate a moissanite from a real diamond.

• Another best imitation of the diamond would be from the Diamond Nexus.  The Nexus and the real diamond’s characteristics are so close together.  The Diamond Nexus could cut glass due to its hardness and sparkle and can be just as brilliant as the real diamond.  Because they are just being introduced in the market, they considerably cost lower.

• Gemisis cultured diamond is another diamond copy.  The difference with the real diamond is that they cannot be made into a clear and white color.  

• Other synthetic diamonds would be strontium titanate, artificial rutile and spinel.  

There’s quite a number of synthetic or man made diamonds available.  Buying them is not illegal, but if the jeweller is trying to sell of man-made diamonds as real diamonds, then there will be a problem.  Which is why when buying diamond jewelry always ask for certification. If you would like to buy a nice present for a loved one but would like to stay within budget, then buying man-made diamond jewelry is not a bad idea.

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This engagement ring features 10 x .025CT round, prong set moissanite jewels and a 8.5mm [2.5 CT] round moissanite center stone. Total diamond equivalent weight: 2.75 CT. Polished 14k white gold. Top width: 3.95mm, palm width: 2.85mm. Metal weight: 5.6 grams. Each ring is made to order. Pair this engagement ring with matching band ENS596-B. Born from a star this stunning jewel has a brilliant past. Originally discovered in celestial asteroids, Moissanite has a fire, brilliance and luster greater than the finest diamonds.

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This engagement ring features 12 x .03CT round, prong set moissanite jewels and a 9.0mm [3.0 CT] round moissanite center stone. Total diamond equivalent weight: 3.36 CT. Polished 14k white gold. Top width: 3.55mm, palm width: 2.15mm. Metal weight: 4.8 grams. Each ring is made to order. Pair this engagement ring with matching band ENS656-B. Born from a star this stunning jewel has a brilliant past. Originally discovered in celestial asteroids, Moissanite has a fire, brilliance and luster greater than the finest diamonds.

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Many of these conflicting opinions come from the marketing the drives the diamond industry. The concept that diamonds are "forever" is ingrained into many people's heads, and as a result the demand for diamonds rises and prices rise accordingly. Over the past few decades, this has created a rise in the popularity of fake diamonds due to people who don't want to pay such high prices for real diamonds.

Some people will choose to use a "fake diamond," such as a cubic zirconia or moissanite, in place of a real diamond for financial reasons. With real diamonds, a high quality 1 carat diamond in a nice setting in an engagement ring can run between $5,000-$10,000 or more! A cubic zirconia of equivalent size, on the other hand, will likely be under $50. And many people will choose to go this route but then have the cubic zirconia set into a nice setting from a jewelry store, and the result is a ring that no one will be able to tell is fake without examining it in a lab. And by going with a fake diamond, these people have just saved thousands of dollars that can be used to pay off debt, make a down payment on a home, or go on vacation.

Of course, some people only want the real thing. It comes down to individual choice. But it is worth it to do some research on fake diamonds vs. real diamonds so you can justify your choice.

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This engagement ring features 12 x .03CT round, prong set moissanite jewels and a 6.5mm [1 CT] round moissanite center stone. Total diamond equivalent weight: 1.36 CT. Polished 14k white gold. Top width: 3.55mm, palm width: 2.15mm. Metal weight: 4.8 grams. Each ring is made to order. Pair this engagement ring with matching band ENS656-B. Born from a star this stunning jewel has a brilliant past. Originally discovered in celestial asteroids, Moissanite has a fire, brilliance and luster greater than the finest diamonds.

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