Your guide to gemstones & pearls

Some of earth’s oldest elements, gemstones and pearls, have existed longer than humans’ desire for them. Rare, expensive and often damaging to mine, modern-day science is able to replicate the genuineness of these naturally occurring pieces. But what’s the difference between man and nature-made options? Let’s find out.

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Your guide to gemstones & pearls

Some of earth’s oldest elements, gemstones and pearls, have existed longer than humans’ desire for them. Rare, expensive and often damaging to mine, modern-day science is able to replicate the genuineness of these naturally occurring pieces. But what’s the difference between man and nature-made options? Let’s find out.

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Natural and lab-grown vs. simulated

Although regarded for their rarity, the mining of natural gemstones can be both expensive and harmful to the environment. Lab-grown (or “synthetic”) gems are chemically and physically identical to natural stones—offering an eco-friendly, conflict-free and cost-effective alternative. In contrast, simulated stones are designed to imitate the appearance of the real thing, but share no compositional similarities.

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Natural and lab-grown vs. simulated

Although regarded for their rarity, the mining of natural gemstones can be both expensive and harmful to the environment. Lab-grown (or “synthetic”) gems are chemically and physically identical to natural stones—offering an eco-friendly, conflict-free and cost-effective alternative. In contrast, simulated stones are designed to imitate the appearance of the real thing, but share no compositional similarities.

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Natural and lab-grown vs. simulated

Although regarded for their rarity, the mining of natural gemstones can be both expensive and harmful to the environment. Lab-grown (or “synthetic”) gems are chemically and physically identical to natural stones—offering an eco-friendly, conflict-free and cost-effective alternative. In contrast, simulated stones are designed to imitate the appearance of the real thing, but share no compositional similarities.

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