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Natural vs Lab-grown. The natural diamond is on the left, the lab-grown is on the right. They are chemically identical. Photo: Queensmith
Natural vs Lab-grown. The natural diamond is on the left, the lab-grown is on the right. They are chemically identical. Photo: Queensmith
Mined or Made? The great debate over the future of the global diamond market
Lab-grown diamonds have shone but as prices fall analysts are asking if the synthetic stones are now losing their sparkle