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21 Mar 2023

Are Lab Grown Diamonds More Ethical?

by Neil Beaty | posted in: Diamond Education, Jewelry and Gem Education, Jewelry History, Lab-Grown Diamonds | 0

[sc_fs_multi_faq headline-0=”h2″ question-0=”1. Is a lab-grown diamond legally considered a “real” diamond?” answer-0=”Yes. In 2016, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) updated its definition of a diamond by removing the word “natural.” A diamond is now defined by its chemical structure—pure … Continued

13 Jan 2023

What is Worth?

by Neil Beaty | posted in: "Value", Jewelry and Gem Education, Jewelry Appraisals | 0

What is Worth? Any statement of worth has to contain an element of what it’s worth, to whom, and under what circumstances. Without that you got nothing. Words on a page. Vapor. Cynics answer this with: “It’s Worth Whatever Someone … Continued