What Is A Simulated Diamond?

The American Gem Trade Association defines a Diamond Simulant as A human-made single crystal, which can be manufactured with different materials and designed to simulate the appearance, but not duplicate the characteristic properties of a natural gemstone.

There are several brand names of Simulated Diamonds in the market today. Each one was having its claims on how they simulate a real diamond. Regardless if you use Silicon Carbide, Zirconium Oxide, Aluminum Oxide or any other material as the basis to form the crystals because they are not naturally occurring stones, they are all considered " Simulated Diamonds". Lets have a look on what is a simulated diamond and its benifits with a short note. 

The Agape Simulated Diamond:

Natural Earth-Mined Diamonds attribute their coloured hues to imperfections within the stone, and their value is directly dependent upon the clarity of the stone. Agape Simulated Diamonds are carefully crafted to be nearly flawless and colourless in every way. They are cut and faceted to achieve maximum brilliance without any imperfections; they resemble the same optical characteristics and can be shaped into all the same styles as natural diamonds.

The only difference between many experts opinions is the price. For the same clarity, cut, colour and carat of a natural diamond that would fetch thousands of dollars, our Agape Simulated Diamond is just a mere fraction of the cost. Because of their superior quality, the Agape Simulated Diamond is regarded as one of the Premier Simulated Diamonds in the world.

How Are Simulated Diamonds Made?

A Diamond Simulant is manufactured with a process called the "skull melt" in which the materials heat up from the inside outwards. The outside remains relatively cool while the inside melts, forming its outer crust or "skull". Only with extreme heat is the "preferred cube form" obtained and a metal oxide stabilizer is added to the process to ensure isometric cubic crystals. When the heat is switched off, the product then cools under rigidly controlled conditions and hardens.

As it hardens, the solid crystals are formed. Because they are made in a controlled environment, the crystals are also perfect in structure, without feathers or inclusions. Since they are solid and not composed of layers, they are almost as hard as a natural earth-mined diamond. Due to their hardness and clarity, the crystals can be cut using the same proportions used in cutting fine diamonds. Faceting too, is intensive and precise, creating the necessary facets to mimic the brilliance of diamonds.

Benefits Of The Agape Simulated Diamond:

• Conflict-Free: No need for harmful mining operations 

• Lab-Made: Each Simulated Diamond is crafted to be nearly flawless

• Value: Simply Saving you, your hard-earned Dollars

• Certification: Each Agape Simulated Diamonds comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

• Lifetime Warranty: Fully Backed By Agape Diamonds

The Agape Simulated Diamond:

Up Close And Personal

An engagement ring of this calibre, if it had natural diamonds could cost $10,000 and up. Still, for a simulated diamond engagement ring, the price is usually under $2,000, and it has almost the same clarity and radiance of a natural diamond without the hefty price tag to the earth, its people or your wallet.

The Agape Simulated Diamond

Vs. CZ And Moissanite:

Our Simulated Diamonds are different from inexpensive CZ and Moissanite in several ways. These differences result in a superior diamond simulant that better resembles the qualities of a natural diamond.

The Agape Simulated Diamond

Vs. Natural Diamonds:

Not all Simulated Diamonds achieve the look and feel of a natural earth-mined diamond. Not only your stone has to look like a diamond, but it must also have some of the same optical characteristics.

CUBIC ZIRCONIA APPEARANCE

As it cools, the new mix of minerals naturally forms into cubic crystal shapes. It helps give cubic zirconia its clear, bright, diamond-like shine. Unlike similar stones – such as white zircon – cubic zirconia has fire. Fire is what jewellers call the flash of light that you see from diamonds.

Cubic zirconia is hard and smooth, like natural gemstones. It comes in a range of colors, including red, lilac, aqua, amber, and pink. It makes the stone versatile, as it can be used for other gem alternatives in addition to diamonds.

However, although cubic zirconia may start as hard and bright, it is important to be wary because it doesn't always stay that way. Due to the nature of the chemical composition, cubic zirconia stones are prone to chipping. It also tends to pick up contaminants from the environment over time & write for us here, which can lead to visible flaws and discoloration.