True Labs vs Simulant Gemstones

True Laboratory Created Gemstones

These gemstones are identical in composition to their natural counterparts in every way; the only difference is that they are created in a laboratory. These man-made synthetic gemstones are often labeled as “lab-grown” or “laboratory created”, words which are more acceptable to a buyer than “synthetic”. As these man-made synthetic gemstones can be manufactured at any time, they are not rare and prices and quality do differ due to the different manufacturing methods.

List of Lab-Grown Gemstones we offer:

  1. Sapphire (Blue, Pink, Yellow and White) & Ruby
  2. Hydrothermal Emerald
  3. Czochralski - Alexandrite, Sapphire and Ruby
  4. Blue Spinel

 

Simulant (Imitation) Gemstones

Imitation gemstones do not have the same properties as natural gemstones but they do resemble the natural gemstone they imitate.  A simulated gemstone can be any material that takes on the appearance of a natural gemstone. The most popular Diamond simulant is Cubic Zirconia which has enjoyed a five decade stronghold over other simulants. 

List of Simulant Gemstones we offer:

  1. Cubic Zirconia
  2. Spinel-Based: Aquamarine, Blue Zircon, Green Tourmaline
  3. Corundum-Based: Alexandrite, Garnet
  4. Glass: Green, Red, Blue, Citrine Crystal
  5. Nano Gems: Morganite, Sapphire and Grey
  6. Opal
  7. Moissanite
  8. Turquoise