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How diamonds get their color
Nitrogen, boron, and changes inside a crystal can give diamonds their color. Growth conditions and treatments explain why similar colors can have different origins.
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Materials explainer
How diamonds get their color
Nitrogen, boron, and changes inside a crystal can give diamonds their color. Growth conditions and treatments explain why similar colors can have different origins.
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Diamond materials and jewelry technology.
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CVD and HPHT: What the growth method tells you
CVD and HPHT describe how a diamond was grown. To judge the finished stone, you need to look at the stone itself and its documentation.
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What lasers do in diamond jewelry
Cutting, inscription, and clarity treatment use lasers for different purposes. Knowing which operation took place is the first step to understanding the claim.
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Four questions worth asking about a new jewelry design
Before you buy or stock an unfamiliar piece, check what the description leaves unanswered.
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