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Mapple Gems Journal

Lab Grown Diamonds

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

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Melee: What You Are Actually Buying in a PavΓ© Band

Melee is never individually graded in any material. The parcel specification to ask for, why mixed-material accents need disclosing, and why the...

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Do Lab-Grown Diamonds Get Cloudy or Change Over Time?

Whether lab-grown diamonds cloud or fade (they don't), what causes temporary dullness, and how to keep them brilliant.

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How to Read a Diamond Certificate

How to decode a diamond grading report β€” the 4Cs, proportions, polish/symmetry, and verifying the lab and report number.

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How to Choose the Right Color Grade for Your Stone

How to choose the right color grade for your stone: what color grade means for white stones, how to match it to...

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Why Moissanite Is an Ethical Choice

Why moissanite is an ethical choice: it's lab-created rather than mined, so it's conflict-free with a clear origin and a lighter footprint...

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Does a Bigger Stone Always Look Better?

An honest look at whether bigger is better: why cut quality beats size for sparkle, why proportion to the hand matters, practical...

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Moissanite vs Lab Grown Sapphire & Other White Stones

How moissanite compares to other white stones, white sapphire, cubic zirconia, and white topaz, on hardness and sparkle, with a comparison chart,...

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Will My Moissanite Cloud, Fade, or Turn Yellow?

Will moissanite cloud, fade, or turn yellow? No, its color and brilliance are permanent. Where the 'clouding' myth comes from (everyday surface...

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Brilliance, Fire & Scintillation: The Three Types of Sparkle

The three types of sparkle explained: brilliance (white light returned), fire (rainbow-colored flashes, where moissanite excels), and scintillation (the twinkle in motion),...

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What Carat Size Looks Best for Your Hand?

How to choose the most flattering carat size for your hand: how finger size and stone shape change how big a stone...

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