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Top 5 reasons to buy a laboratory-grown diamond

Want to know the best reasons for buying laboratory-grown diamonds? Here's my top 5...

Undisclosed 3-4ct laboratory-grown diamonds

They are circulating the second-hand markets and being sold as 'natural'. Would you know the difference? Read this real-life story...

Introducing: The Gem Dictionary on YouTube

The Gem Dictionary is a new FREE initiative online teaching common gemmological terms and concepts...

The "Ranch Diamond" - A laboratory-grown diamond made from Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning

A laboratory-grown diamond made out of ranch seasoning? Find out how this popular American condiment was turned into a lab grown diamond.

Big blue diamond comes to auction - The 15.10ct De Beers Cullinan Blue

Sotheby's is auctioning a new Fancy Vivid Blue diamond in April 2022... learn all about it here!

HPHT laboratory-grown crystals are getting bigger!

Two record-breaking laboratory-grown diamond crystals have been announced in 2022! Check out the biggest crystal produced in recent years...

Record-breaking size for CVD laboratory-grown diamond

Check out the new record-breaking size for a laboratory-grown diamond using CVD synthesis...

The Enigma diamond

This is the largest black carbonado diamond to date! Find out all about it in this fun YouTube video...

Are laboratory-grown diamonds "real" diamonds?

Let's discuss this popular consumer question...

Laboratory-grown diamonds v. natural diamonds - Diamond Types

In this video, we use the SDS II by Presidium to separate natural diamonds from laboratory-grown diamonds. Find out about this simple test!

Testing melee diamonds for laboratory-grown diamonds

Check out this quick test for melee diamonds using REE magnets!

Testing for magnetism in laboratory-grown diamonds

REE magnets can be used to attract some HPHT laboratory-grown diamonds. Find out more here!