There was a day when a man's love for his bride was measured by the clarity and size of a diamond ring. That notion is as outdated as believing that "artificial" or lab-grown diamonds are second-class ...

On top of it, the marketplace for diamonds can be really confusing. There are grades of clarity and color that lead to an overall quality rating. And, of course, diamonds are very expensive. The ...

Consumer misconceptions about diamonds can make the process of engagement ring shopping even more distressing. By Stephanie Cain With Thanksgiving marking the unofficial start of engagement season — ...

Diamonds are generally considered a luxury asset that holds its value, but the emergence of laboratory-grown diamonds in the ...

It’s engagement season — the magical time between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day when nearly half of all couples commit to each other. This period is filled with romance and nostalgia, fueled by ...

Diamonds are prized for their hardness. In jewelry, they can last generations and resist scratches during day-to-day wear. As blades or drill bits, they can penetrate almost anything without getting ...

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By inserting tiny imperfections into the stones, scientists open up possibilities in computing, encryption and sensors ...

The lab-grown diamond boom is over, jewelry industry experts say. Lab-grown gems are mainstream now and real diamonds are back in vogue, analysts told Business Insider. Prices for lab-grown diamonds ...