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Scouted: Lab-Grown Is the Smarter, Cheaper Way to Shop for Diamonds

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When you hear “diamonds,” the first thing you think of is probably sky-high prices. Ethically questionable sourcing is a close second. With Shop LC’s lab-grown diamonds , you can enjoy the luxury feel while steering clear of these issues. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically, physically, and optically identical to mined diamonds, only a machine can tell the difference. Shop LC’s stones are grown for exceptional clarity, with fewer inclusions. They also score a perfect 10 on the Mohs hardness scale—the standard tool that measures a mineral’s resistance to scratching—just like mined diamonds. More importantly, there are no middlemen marking up prices. Shop LC sells directly to you with prices starting as low as $40. This stunning ring has an 18K vermeil yellow gold over sterling silver finish. You can pick from five diamond shapes: oval, pear, round, heart, and cushion. Read more at The Daily Beast.

First report: China county makes diamonds 'as cheap as cabbage' through industrial-scale production — e.vnexpress.net, 1d