What are synthetic gemstones?

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Synthetic gemstones are a popular and affordable alternative to natural gemstones, without sacrificing beauty or quality. These lab-created stones are visually and chemically nearly identical to their natural counterparts, but are manufactured under controlled conditions. In this blog, you’ll discover how synthetic gemstones are created, what their benefits are, and why they’re a sustainable choice for jewelry lovers. Whether you’re looking for an eco-friendly alternative or simply an affordable way to expand your jewelry collection, synthetic gemstones offer countless possibilities.

What are synthetic gemstones? What is the difference between natural and synthetic gemstones? Are synthetic gemstones imitation and fake?

  • Natural and synthetic gemstones are used in various jewelry such as earrings , bracelets and necklaces. In addition to the gemstones formed by nature, there are also synthetic gemstones. Synthetic means that they consist of the same materials as the stones from nature, but were made by man. Synthetic stones are therefore artificially made and have approximately the same chemical and physical properties as the natural stones. Synthetic gemstones should not be confused with imitations. Imitations are imitations in which, for example, glass or synthetic resin is used. The chemical and physical properties of these imitations are therefore very different from those of the synthetic stones. Synthetic gemstones are made from natural raw materials and are crystallized in laboratories. This is done under high pressure at very high temperatures. Since raw materials from nature are used and the creation process in the laboratories completely imitates nature, the gemstones are not imitations, as has been established internationally. They have the same brilliance, durability and hardness as the gemstones from nature. Nowadays, all gemstones can also be made synthetically, i.e. artificially. Popular gemstones include amethyst, rock crystal, diamond, jade, labradorite, lapis lazuli, opal, ruby, sapphire, emerald, topaz and turquoise . Most man-made gemstones are less expensive than natural gemstones and
    must always be labeled as synthetic in the trade. It is very difficult to distinguish between synthetic and natural gemstones, even for a professional. Sometimes, only special equipment can be used to determine whether a stone is real or synthetic.

Happy Lona earrings with a facet cut synthetic cat eye stone

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Cat Eye Stone

  • The Cateye stone is a synthetic stone, which is made in the laboratory from natural materials such as quartz sand. This is done under high pressure and high temperature.

What is a faceted stone?

  • Facet cutting is a cutting technique that aims to give the gemstone as much clarity and
    to give brilliance. For this, the dimensions of the stone and the facets must be calculated accurately. Faceting is the application of many small flat surfaces on a transparent stone. The applied facets all have regular shapes and fit together perfectly at the corners. With the correct grinding angles, the facets work like a mirror and the incoming light is reflected in the stone many times. A diamond, for example, is a facet-cut gemstone. This technique is used for both natural and synthetic gemstones .