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Are lab created gemstones ok? are they considered cheap? and ive seen many lab created topaz in jewelry stores but i just read that its a lie because they dont make lab topaz and they are fake. can anyone clarify this?

Fashion & Accessories - 5 Answers - 2010-11-06 21:18:49

Best answer:
Lab Created gemstones are 99.9% identical to the natural gemstone. They are identical in chemical composition and color. Lab gemstones are perfectly fine, some lab gemstones are inexpensive (but not cheap), while some are still very pricey (lab chrysoberyl alexandrite). Having a lab gemstone just allows more people to enjoy a beautiful color gemstone, because they are not rare or mined from the ground. For example, an 8mm Round Natural Blue sapphire would cost thousands, while a lab created is about $10-20 but has just as good if not better color. Many natural gemstones are treated in some way to get the bright color or clarity that they have, some common treated gems are, Swiss or London Blue Topaz, Sapphire, Tanzanite, and many many others. As for the "lab topaz," there is no lab created topaz that has been made. The reason for this is simply that topaz is not rare so they have no reason to create it. Natural topaz can be found in many sizes, and many treatments can be done to alter the color and appearance of the gem. It simply wouldn't be cost effective for them to replicate it to make a lab created topaz. However, there can be a simulated topaz. This simply means that the gemstone has the appearance of topaz, but it lacks similar chemical composition and can be made from anything from glass to quartz or even cubic zirconia. If you're going to buy gemstones or jewelry, always make sure that you are dealing with a company that has been around for a long time and has a great reputation.

All answer:
Answer 1
labs CAN make jewlery, and they do it in a more flawless way than actual gems and diamonds are. though, because of this, someone who knows what theyre looking at can easily tell the difference (through magnification) the only reason why non-lab (traditional jewelry) is more expensive is because those types are "more exclusive," and that's the only reason.
2010-11-06 21:20:58

Answer 2
Structurally and chemically speaking, lab created gems are exactly the same as 'natural' gems, the only difference is that the creation process is sped up in a lab setting and they can be made more flawless this way. Most colored stones are lab created these days for several reasons. 1) They are less expensive to purchase because they are not 'rare' like natural stones. 2) There is less cost to mine them (because there is no mining involved) and there is no environmental damage where the mines would otherwise be. 3) They are more perfect than their natural counterparts. A flawless natural sapphire of a certain size would cost exponentially more than a created equivalent. 4) They are more brilliant. Natural stones can have imperfections, the color can be dull, and they can look ''milky''. Created stones are perfect. Due to the cost of gems and precious metals, and due to the environmental concerns, most gem jewelry you see in 'chain' stores like Ben Moss, Mappins, Peoples, etc. is lab created. To answer your question, no they are not a ''fake'' stone. Lab created topaz, ruby, or sapphire is still a topaz, a ruby, or a sapphire. It just wasn't formed underground over millions of years.
2010-11-06 21:27:39

Answer 3
Lab Created gemstones are 99.9% identical to the natural gemstone. They are identical in chemical composition and color. Lab gemstones are perfectly fine, some lab gemstones are inexpensive (but not cheap), while some are still very pricey (lab chrysoberyl alexandrite). Having a lab gemstone just allows more people to enjoy a beautiful color gemstone, because they are not rare or mined from the ground. For example, an 8mm Round Natural Blue sapphire would cost thousands, while a lab created is about $10-20 but has just as good if not better color. Many natural gemstones are treated in some way to get the bright color or clarity that they have, some common treated gems are, Swiss or London Blue Topaz, Sapphire, Tanzanite, and many many others. As for the "lab topaz," there is no lab created topaz that has been made. The reason for this is simply that topaz is not rare so they have no reason to create it. Natural topaz can be found in many sizes, and many treatments can be done to alter the color and appearance of the gem. It simply wouldn't be cost effective for them to replicate it to make a lab created topaz. However, there can be a simulated topaz. This simply means that the gemstone has the appearance of topaz, but it lacks similar chemical composition and can be made from anything from glass to quartz or even cubic zirconia. If you're going to buy gemstones or jewelry, always make sure that you are dealing with a company that has been around for a long time and has a great reputation.
2010-11-06 22:53:43

Answer 4
lab gemstones are always the cheap substitute of natural ones, and it is more affordable
2010-11-07 05:47:18

Answer 5
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2010-11-10 18:40:44

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