Lab-grown diamonds put natural gems under pressure
The glittering diamonds sparkle the same but there are key differences: mined natural gems are more than a billion years old, while laboratory-made rocks are new and cost less than half the price.
The glittering diamonds sparkle the same but there are key differences: mined natural gems are more than a billion years old, while laboratory-made rocks are new and cost less than half the price.
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Feb 20, 2024
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Economics & Business
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Software
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Business
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Consumer & Gadgets
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