Real or Simulated Diamonds?
Should you buy real or simulated diamonds?
When shopping for diamond jewelry, the question is bound to arise. Of course, the intrinsic value of a real diamond can not be compared but the cost is high. A simulated diamond can be much cheaper but the value is not there. Since you can get more for your money with a simulated diamond, it's a matter of quality over quantity.
Can You Tell The Difference Between Real or Simulated Diamonds?
Just like anything else, there are different qualities of simulated diamonds.
You can get some cubic zirconia dirt cheap and have a beautiful ring in plated metal for under $20.00. Other faux diamonds are higher quality and set in precious metal which may run in the low hundreds for a dazzling piece of jewelry.
A new method has been developed that creates a diamond in the lab which is of such high quality that most jewelers will not be able to distinguish it from a natural diamond. These diamonds that will soon hit the market place will set you back about half the cost of the same size of a natural diamond.
The decision to buy real or simulated diamonds is really a matter of personal choice. Then again, in most cases, you get what you pay for. The cheapest ones will not last very long - after a few years they are known to become cloudy and scratched. Then again if you only paid $20.00 for it and got 2 years worth of use out of it, maybe that's not so bad! In some cases you may prefer simulated diamonds as it relieves you of the worry of losing an expensive piece or having it stolen.
If you are looking for an extravagant jewelry set - you can find them in both real or simulated diamonds. The simulated are just as beautiful and will last quite some time with occasional wear and you pocket book may thank you for it. Some folks buy several simulated wedding rings and change them out when they feel like it - they prefer this to having only 1 real diamond.
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