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Diamonds are extolled in movies
and songs for good reason - their
romance, allure and durability
make them the ideal symbol of love
and fi delity. This wedding season - and
year-round - diamonds are in demand
from purists and romantics alike who
want to indulge in the most coveted of
all gemstones.
But did you know that there are
many alternatives to mined diamonds
that provide their wearers with
gorgeous jewelry as well as a unique
sense of style?
Here are some of the spectacular
gemstones available on Jewelry
Television (JTV), ranging from iconic
jewelry “must haves” to notable options
that may be new to you.
Mined Diamonds. The standard for
engagement and wedding rings, but
also heirloom quality fashion jewelry,
is the traditional mined diamond, the
most iconic of all gems. These gems
formed deep below the Earth’s surface
over millions of years, making them
rare, unique and intrinsically highly
valuable. The stunning variety of
designs, cuts and settings available
using traditional diamonds make
them the ultimate complement to any
wardrobe choice.
Lab-grown Diamonds. An
increasingly popular gemstone is a
lab-grown diamond. These are actual
diamonds, with the same physical,
chemical and optical properties as
mined diamonds, but are produced
in a laboratory. The complex, highly
technical process of growing diamonds
in a lab creates these treasured
gemstones that are cut, faceted and
polished in the same way as mined
diamonds. Innovative lab-grown
diamonds are a great choice for the
progressive woman who has the
confi dence to show that she’s found a
beautiful, authentic diamond at a great
value.
Moissanite. Originally discovered
in 1893 in a crater created by a meteorite,
natural moissanite is composed of
carbon and silicon, making it one of
the hardest known minerals on earth,
second only to diamonds. It is extremely
resistant to scratching and chipping.
Natural moissanite for jewelry is
incredibly rare, but moissanite has
now been synthesized in a laboratory,
making it both more aff ordable and
accessible. Moissanite Fire has a higher
dispersion value than diamond, and
JTV’s skilled cutters facet the crystals
to maximize the brilliance and enhance
the exceptional fi re. It off ers a brilliant,
sophisticated appearance that’s perfect
for both everyday wear and glamorous
evening looks, with a wide selection of
styles and price points available.
Strontium Titanate. This manmade
diamond simulant, which is an
oxide of strontium and titanium, also
has a signifi cantly higher dispersion
value than diamonds. While it
appears similar to a diamond, it has
a different composition. Fabulite
Strontium Titanate off ers an incredible
kaleidoscope of colorful fire and
sparkle to make any wearer stand out
from the crowd. It’s a true showstopper
that complements a woman’s sparkling
personality.
Cubic Zirconia. Possibly the bestknown
man-made diamond simulant,
cubic zirconia is an affordable
alternative for adding bling to your
everyday wear or for a statement
look. To ensure the highest level of
craft smanship and quality, look for
a reputable brand such as Bella Luce.
Cubic zirconia jewelry enables funloving
women to be playful and creative
with their style and experiment with
diff erent looks, due to the versatility
and aff ordability of this popular gem.
To learn more about all of these
gemstones, from mined or man-made
diamonds to diamond simulants
and much more, check out JTV’s
broadcast network, with expert hosts
to help educate and inform you on your
decisions, or visit JTV.com.
Courtesy BPT
BRIDAL
Diamonds: meteor-made to man-made
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