| By :
Lam Bong
Flashy and currently fashionable diamond simulants are considered gemstones that are made to look like diamonds. Their similarity, however, is limited to their physical look. Simulated varieties do not have the mineral composition, hardness, color, sparkle of the natural diamonds. A diamond is one of the most stunning and most pricey jewels available. They are symbols of luxury, beauty, love and class. Because they are extremely popular and coveted, they are subjects to imitation. Today’s technology and art attempt to replicate its beauty at a substantially reduced cost. But only a few laboratories can truthfully claim that their simulant diamonds match the look, glitz and glamour of a real diamond sans the fancy price card. You can get perfectly created diamond jewelry without paying 10 times as much as the fancier kind. The jewelry makes use of quality (14k is common) yellow and white gold as settings, and excellent craftsmanship; so purchasing one isn’t too much of a step down. They can be worn comfortably, no itching or rash on your finger. A variety of designs is available, from the classic to the trendy ornate ones. Custom made is also possible if you want it more personalized. Most companies sell all types of celebratory and everyday jewelry, with prices ranging from about under $150 to $2000. On top of fine craftsmanship and attractive pricing, jewel makers have begun offering after sales service such as, lifetime warranty, return policy and guaranteed free replacement. Marketing for diamond simulants is a hit with the consumers. Jewel makers pay attention to impressing clients with packaging, media ads, display windows, interactive websites and amazing catalogs. Although no one can tell right away that you spent only hundreds- instead of a few thousands for these lovely jewels, you might want to learn what to look for when buying diamond simulants. Here are some useful tips: - Its overall look should be like that of a diamond. - It’s physical, chemical and optical properties are not the identical to a diamond, but they should be similar. - The item must not require a too destructive testing method to validate its quality. Perhaps, the actual feeling when the jewelry is used and a visual test would be enough. - The simulant should be relatively harder and durable compared to other gems. - It should be scratch free. Of course, no chipped edges or factory defects. - Created diamonds should have sharp edges to mimic the real diamond’s sparkling look. - Upon purchase, the item should be flawless. The jeweler should assure you that it can be cleaned and polished so as to make sure that you can have it looking sparkling new a few years after you made the purchase. - Any simulant must pass a test called window panel test. - Its specific gravity should be in the range of 3.5, so that it is much closer to the real diamond. There is nothing inferior about buying diamond simulants. There is no apparent compromise in terms of quality and design, just maybe the notion that all sparkly jewelry should be sold at thousands of dollars. In actuality, simulants cost less because they are readily available and not for anything else. Our fascination with real diamonds may just be a matter of preferring rarity and perceived class over manufactured purity.
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