Simulated Diamonds vs Synthetic Diamonds - Meaning, Guide and Key Differences

{"AutoID":131,"DateCreation":"\/Date(1706078055427)\/","DateModified":"\/Date(1770632153243)\/","CreatedBy":null,"ModifiedBy":"IMZ 88","RecordStatus":"A","Title":"Simulated Diamonds vs Synthetic Diamonds - Meaning, Guide and Key Differences","SubTitle":null,"Description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSimulated Diamonds vs Synthetic Diamonds \u0026ndash; Meaning, Diamond Simulant Guide and Key Differences\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIs it a natural diamond dug from the earth?\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nOr is it a lab-grown diamond?\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nIs it a synthetic diamond? Or a diamond simulant?\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf these terms feel confusing, you\u0026rsquo;re not alone.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMany diamond buyers struggle to understand the difference between synthetic diamonds and diamond simulants. That confusion often leads to incorrect purchases, pricing misunderstandings, and mismatched expectations.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis guide clearly explains the difference between synthetic diamonds and diamond simulants, so you can make informed decisions\u0026mdash;whether for fine jewellery, engagement rings, or investment pieces.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Is a Diamond Simulant?\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDefinition: Diamond Simulant\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ediamond simulant\u003c/strong\u003e is a gemstone designed to imitate the appearance of a real diamond, but it is not a diamond.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiamond simulants are made from different materials and do not share the same chemical structure as diamonds.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCommon Diamond Simulants\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCubic Zirconia (CZ)\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMoissanite\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\t\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThese materials are engineered to replicate:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBrilliance\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSparkle\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVisual clarity\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHowever, they are not formed through natural geological processes, nor are they lab-grown diamonds.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKey Characteristics of Diamond Simulants\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLook similar to diamonds but are chemically different\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCreated using human-made manufacturing methods\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSignificantly more affordable\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCommonly used for fashion jewellery and decorative pieces\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCannot be classified as lab-grown or real diamonds\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eImportant: A diamond simulant may look like a diamond, but it is not a diamond.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Are Synthetic Diamonds ?\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDefinition: Synthetic Diamond\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/difference-between-synthetic-and-mined-diamonds/\"\u003esynthetic diamond\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e, also known as a lab-grown diamond, is a real diamond produced in a laboratory rather than mined from the earth.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSynthetic diamonds have the same chemical, physical, and optical properties as natural diamonds.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow Are Lab-Grown Diamonds Created?\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSynthetic diamonds are grown using advanced scientific processes:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/hpht-lab-grown-diamonds-history-process-and-benefits/\"\u003eHPHT (High Pressure High Temperature)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/cvd-diamonds-everything-you-need-to-know/\"\u003eCVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThese methods replicate the natural conditions under which diamonds form deep within the Earth.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKey Characteristics of Synthetic Diamonds\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSame chemical composition as natural diamonds (pure carbon)\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSame hardness: 10/10 on the Mohs Scale\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVisually and structurally identical to mined diamonds\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOften chosen for ethical, environmental, and cost advantages\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSynthetic diamonds are also referred to as:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLab-grown diamonds\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLab-created diamonds\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/what-are-cultured-diamonds-and-should-you-buy-them/\"\u003eCultured diamonds\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMan-made diamonds\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr /\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSynthetic Diamonds vs Diamond Simulants: Key Differences\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynthetic Diamond (Lab-Grown)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond Simulant\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIs it a real diamond?\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChemical composition\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSame as natural diamond\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDifferent materials\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow it\u0026rsquo;s made\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHPHT or CVD processes\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eManufactured imitation\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHardness (Mohs Scale)\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e10/10\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCZ: 8\u0026ndash;8.5\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOptical properties\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIdentical to mined diamonds\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiamond-like appearance\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAlternative names\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLab-grown, cultured diamond\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCZ, moissanite\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePrice range\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLower than mined diamonds\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMuch cheaper\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c/table\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick takeaway:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nA synthetic diamond is a real diamond.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nA diamond simulant only looks like one.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr /\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Is It Important to Understand the Difference?\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUnderstanding the difference between synthetic diamonds and simulant diamonds is essential for buyers, collectors, and jewellery investors.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiamond simulants do not hold diamond value\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSynthetic diamonds are classified as diamonds\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePricing, resale value, durability, and symbolism differ significantly\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf you are buying for an engagement ring, wedding ring, or fine jewellery, choosing the wrong type can lead to disappointment.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr /\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSynthetic Diamonds vs Diamond Simulants: Pricing Explained\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiamond pricing depends on multiple factors, not just whether a stone is synthetic or simulated.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFactors That Influence Diamond Pricing\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDemand and supply\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduction method\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMaterial costs\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMarket perception\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePrice Comparison\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiamond simulants are the least expensive option\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSynthetic diamonds cost more than simulants but less than mined diamonds\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLab-grown diamonds reflect the cost of production and technology, not rarity\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nWhy are lab-grown diamonds more expensive than cubic zirconia?\u003c/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;Because lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical to \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/difference-between-synthetic-and-mined-diamonds/\"\u003emined diamonds\u003c/a\u003e, while cubic zirconia is not.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr /\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBest Practices to Choose Synthetic Diamonds\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUse this checklist to ensure you choose high-quality lab-grown diamonds:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUnderstand the difference between simulated and synthetic diamonds\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/\"\u003eBuy from reputed lab-grown diamond manufacturers\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChoose specialist lab-grown diamond retailers\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvoid generalist brands if quality is a priority\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eReview grading reports and diamond certificates\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVerify cut, clarity, color, and carat details\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr /\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShould You Buy a Diamond Simulant or a Synthetic Diamond?\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe choice depends on your budget, purpose, and expectations.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChoose a Diamond Simulant If:\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBudget is the primary concern\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJewellery is for short-term or fashion use\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiamond authenticity is not important\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\t\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChoose a Synthetic Diamond If:\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou want a real diamond\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuying for engagement or wedding jewellery\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou value durability, symbolism, and long-term wear\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEthical and environmental factors matter to you\u003cbr 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