Mapple Gems Journal

Lab Grown Diamonds

Guides, stories, and answers about lab-grown diamonds, moissanite, and fine jewellery — written by our atelier.

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Buying a Matched Pair

The hardest matching problem in jewellery, because both objects are worn at the same height, on the same person, at the same...

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What a solitaire ring is: a single center stone, no accents. Why it is the timeless favorite, plus how to choose your...

The natural formation of diamonds: billions of years of heat and pressure deep in the Earth's mantle, the volcanic journey upward, and...

How accent and side stones shape a ring: pave, halo, three-stone, and accent shapes like baguettes and marquise. A guide to the...

What a black diamond is, why heavy inclusions make it opaque, its sleek mirror-like look, durability notes, and a brilliant alternative for...

What a 3 carat diamond costs and why the range is so wide: cut, color, clarity, mined vs lab, and stone type,...

The best settings for an emerald cut stone: solitaire, halo, and three-stone, plus a clarity tip. How each style flatters the elegant...

A balanced look at lab grown diamonds: the pros (identical look, lower price, conflict-free, certified) and cons (resale value, falling prices, no...

How fancy colored diamonds (pink, yellow, blue and more) get their hues, why lab-created versions are far more affordable, popular colors, and...

A guide to two vintage cuts: the geometric Art Deco Asscher and the warm, romantic Old European. How they differ, who they...

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