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White Man Made Diamonds: Creation, Availability, Pricing
Friday, February 3
MiaDonna® White Man Made Diamonds: REAL diamonds made by man…
Compare White Man Made Diamonds to earth mined diamonds
Man Made Diamonds also described as Synthetic Diamonds, Cultured Diamonds, Lab Created Diamonds or Lab Grown Diamonds are real diamonds that are both, optically, physically, atomically and chemically identical to a natural diamond. These diamonds are grown in a lab environment that replicates the earth’s natural growing process. Synthetic man made diamonds are identical to earth mined diamonds and are solid, pure carbon diamonds. MiaDonna’s® line of man made diamonds will absolutely test positive on any jewelers diamond tester and all come with either EGLUSA or GIA certified grading reports.
Growing White Man Made Diamonds
MiaDonna® man made diamonds are mostly grown using a Bars Press. Growing a white diamond requires an incredibly controlled environment. The heat and pressure must remain consistent through the entire growing process. Any fluctuation or change within the growth cell can cause the diamond itself to stop growing or can create heavy inclusions in the new growth making it unusable.
Extracting the nitrogen and boron from the growth cell to remove the color from the diamond lattice also causes the diamond to grow much slower. White diamonds typically take up to two weeks or longer to grow a 1.0 carat stone.
It is the extended growth time, the need to extract certain elements from the growth cell and the demand to keep the heat and pressure consistent that makes growing a white diamond so difficult and thus contributes to their limited availability. Learn more on how to grow a diamond.
Pricing White Man Made Diamonds
Unlike earth mined diamonds, Synthetic Grown Diamonds are in very limited supply. The process used to create a white diamond is also the most time consuming and temperamental. Given that white earth mined diamonds are in abundance and White Synthetics are in limited supply the cost ends up being very comparable. A typical 1.0 carat Synthetic Diamond will range from $5,600 to $10,000. White Synthetic Diamonds are priced nearly identically to mined diamonds using the cut, carat weight, color and clarity to determine their individual worth. With that being said, the environmental and humanitarian benefits to purchasing a Synthetic Diamond are incomparable to the conflict and human rights violations associated with every earth mined diamond. Learn more about Man Made diamond pricing.
Availability of White Man Mad Diamonds
White diamonds also described as colorless are the most sought after diamonds. While ‘white earth mined diamonds’ are the most plentiful in nature, the exact opposite is true for ‘White Synthetic Diamonds’ made in a lab.
White Synthetic Diamonds are the hardest color to produce and also take the longest to grow. The largest Synthetic White Diamonds being produced today get upwards of nearly 1.0 carat. However, the average size available and the average size offered by MiaDonna & Co.® is typically between 0.40 to 0.60 carats.
MiaDonna® prides itself on being a research company and will always be at the forefront of the best and latest technologies in Man Made Diamond science, however, we believe it will be many years before White Synthetic Diamonds are produced in larger sizes (above 0.80ct and in the colorless range) on a consistent basis.
One thing to consider is the availability of vivid yellow, pink and fancy blue diamonds. All Synthetic Blue, Pink and Yellow Diamonds are incredibly rare in nature and offer a very unique look to any piece of jewelry.
Many people who are in search of a White Synthetic Diamond find a colored Synthetic Diamond to be even more desirable after taking some time to research these rare colored stones. The lack of availability in the Synthetic White Diamonds is the reason MiaDonna & Co.® developed the MiaDonna Diamond Hybrid®. The MiaDonna Diamond Hybrid® is a simulant that still uses the same synthetic carbon. However, it consists of a non-precious crystal core that is infused at a molecular level on its outer layer with a form of Synthetic Diamond. The MiaDonna Diamond Hybrid® is stunning and offered in D to G color, VVS1 to VS2 clarity and up to 6.0 carats in size. The MiaDonna Diamond Hybrid® also has a tested refractive index of 2.24 which is closer to a natural diamond than any other simulant being produced today.
BUYER BEWARE
White or Colorless Synthetic Diamonds are currently only available in sizes up to 1.0 carat, cost thousands of dollars per carat and are extremely limited in supply. If you see a company using technological phrases like “Man Made”, “Lab Created” or “Synthetic” in conjunction with a product that only costs hundreds of dollars and is available in a very large size – Buyer Beware! There is a very strong possibility that said company is using these descriptive terms to mislead and inaccurately advertise a simulant, most of the time it is plain Cubic Zirconia.
If you’re interested in a Synthetic White Diamond and are unable to find one we suggest you have a look at the MiaDonna Diamond Hybrid®, which is a superior simulant that employs an infused layer of Man Made Diamond. The MiaDonna Diamond Hybrid® is nearly two times harder than CZ, has a friction co-efficient lower than that of Teflon giving it a superb ability to repel dirt and grim and has a tested refractive index closer to an earth mined diamond than any other diamond alternative being produced today.
Fancy Colored Man Made Diamonds
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MiaDonna Diamond Hybrid® “Share the LOVE” Valentine’s Day Giveaway
Monday, January 16MiaDonna Diamond Hybrid® Valentine’s Day Giveaway…
Share the LOVE!
Share the LOVE this Valentine’s Day and enter for your chance to WIN this gorgeous MiaDonna® pendant necklace. This pendant necklace holds a 1.0 carat Round Brilliant Diamond Hybrid® in a 14K recycled white gold setting on a matching 14k recycled white gold 18″ chain.
This MiaDonna® basket pendant is valued at $520.00.
”"” How To Enter “”"
1. “LIKE” MiaDonna&Co. on FaceBook by clicking HERE.
2. Click “SHARE” under the V-Day Giveaway post on FaceBook and “share the LOVE” on your wall.
3. Comment on the FaceBook giveaway post and tell us why you want to win.
Winner will be chosen at random on February 10th, 2012.
That’s it……. GOOD LUCK!!
MiaDonna® official Giveaway rules:
1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Enter online by following the “how to enter rules” above, you must do both #1, #2 and #3 for entry to be valid (don’t forget to include your name and email!). Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. PST on February 9TH, 2012. Only one entry per person or email address.
2. This Giveaway is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and Washington D.C. as well as all our international friends who can receive packages from Fed Ex, 18 years of age and older, Giveaway not valid to any MiaDonna® or Greener Diamond personnel. Entrants are responsible for all duties, shipping fee’s and taxes.
3. One winner will be selected at random by MiaDonna® from all eligible entrants on or about February 1oth, 2012. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. The winner will be notified by email on or about February 10th, 2012. Return of any prize notification as undeliverable will result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner.
4. Enter to win a MiaDonna Diamond Hybrid® Basket Pendant. One carat total weight in 14k white gold.
5. No transfers, substitutions in prizes or cash will be allowed.
6. The winner must comply with all instructions in the prize notification email, including a written statement in your response releasing liability to publicity, and respond within 3 days of the date on the prize notification email; otherwise prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner will be selected. By entering and/or by accepting a prize, you agree to be bound by these rules and to release Sponsor from any and all liability arising out of your participation in this Giveaway with respect to the awarding, receipt, use and/or misuse of any prize.
7. Liability for any applicable taxes (domestic or international) will be the sole responsibility of the winner. Any required tax reporting forms will be furnished to the Internal Revenue Service. All expenses not specifically provided for by Sponsor in these rules are the sole responsibility of the winner including but not limited to shipping.
8. Entries that are lost, late, illegible or incomplete for any reason will not be eligible. Sponsor reserves the right to modify or terminate this Giveaway or disqualify any entry in the event of technical impairment by computer virus or otherwise. In the event of early termination, Sponsor will randomly select winners from all eligible entries received at time of termination. In the event of a dispute concerning the identity of the person submitting an entry, the entry will be deemed to be submitted by the person in whose name the email account is registered. This Giveaway is subject to federal, state and local laws with venue in Washington County in the State of Oregon. By entering, you agree to be bound by these rules and you give your express permission to be contacted by Sponsors by e-mail and/or mail.
Fancy Yellow Man Made Diamond Engagement Ring by MiaDonna®
Monday, January 9Yellow Diamond Engagement Rings
The Jayda man made diamond engagement ring shown here is set with a 1.34 carat Round cut, SI2 clarity, Vivid Yellow Orange man made diamond. The setting itself is constructed from recycled pure 950 palladium and is accented with 0.79ctw recycled natural diamonds along its triple pavé set shank and bridge.
This MiaDonna® laboratory grown Vivid Yellow Orange diamond is offered at about 25% the cost of a mined yellow diamond and is 100% solid pure diamond, 100% conflict free and 100% eco-friendly. Not only are the environmental and humanitarian concerns not an issue with a man made diamond, but the savings are huge. A yellow diamond engagement ring can cost quite a bit, like Supermodel Heidi Klum’s yellow diamond ring, which cost hubby Seal a whopping $150,000.00.
In any event, if you’re looking for a truly unique, one of a kind engagement ring perhaps considering a fancy color grown diamond from MiaDonna® would be a good place to start!
Learn more about MiaDonna’s® Fancy colored Man Made Diamonds here
Browse Loose Man Made Diamonds
Drew Barrymore’s Engagement Ring
Friday, January 6
Drew Barrymore’s Engagement Ring
Click here to see the Drew Engagement Ring on Miadonna.com
Considering Drew Barrymore‘s new fiancé Will Kopelman is an art consultant, it’s no surprise that the actress’ brand-new engagement ring is truly, well, a work of art.
The ring features a colorless radiant-cut diamond — which weighs in at just under 4 carats — situated on a diamond-covered band. The stunning sparkler was designed by Graff Diamonds, though “[Kopelman] picked it out,” a source tells PEOPLE.
Kopelman and Barrymore have been linked romantically since February of last year. The couple got engaged in Sun Valley, Idaho, while vacationing over the holidays.
This will be the third walk down the aisle for Barrymore, who was married to Tom Green in 2001 and to Jeremy Thomas briefly in 1994. Tell us: What do you think of Barrymore’s ring?
Article by PEOPLE –Kate Hogan, with reporting by Liz McNeil
Want to get Drew’s Engagement Ring for yourself?
If you like the look of Drew Barrymore’s Engagement ring you can have it for yourself. The Drew Engagement Ring shown below is set with a 2 carat Radiant cut Diamond Hybrid® center in 14k recycled gold with .18ctw accenting recycled diamonds. The Drew Engagement Ring starts at $1,092.00 at MiaDonna.com
CLICK HERE to price your Drew Engagement Ring now!
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Antique Engagement Ring: The China by MiaDonna®
Wednesday, January 4The “China” Antique Engagement Ring shows a wide variety of style and design. This hand finished piece incorporates both mil-grain work to highlight its channel set princes cut accenting diamonds and bead set round cut accenting diamonds. The accented shank reaches up towards the center stone in a traditional Cathedral design while also incorporating a prong set center stone.
The China, as shown here, is created from 14K recycled solid white gold and is made by hand in the USA. This ring holds a 2.50 carat Hearts and Arrows cut Diamond Hybrid® center stone and is accented with a mix of princess and round cut diamonds totaling 0.76tcw.
Britney Spears “Princess” Engagement ring from Jason Trawick
Friday, December 23Britney Spears Engagement Ring from Jason Trawick.
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Click here to Custom Replicate Britney Spears Engagement Ring
Britney Spears may be a pop-star diva to the rest of the world, but to beau Jason Trawick, “she’s his everyday princess,” says celebrity jeweler Neil Lane, who designed Spears’s dazzling engagement ring to befit Trawick’s vision of the singer’s down-home regality. “Jason is a romantic and when I asked him to tell me about Britney and what the ring would represent to them so I could find inspiration, his response was always the same — she is his princess!”
With that theme in mind, Lane tells PEOPLE he designed from scratch a tiara-motif sparkler with a round, perfect white diamond in a handmade platinum setting that “looks like a mini crown,” the celebrated jeweler says. He also added 90 small round diamonds around the eternity band. “Jason didn’t want an over-the-top ring with a giant stone,” he adds.
Over the last month, Lane and Trawick clocked phone and email minutes as they collaborated while Trawick was traveling with Spears on her global tour. “Texts came from all over the world, from Abu Dhabi, Mexico and I don’t know where else!” says Lane.
But when Trawick stopped into Lane’s Los Angeles store to pick up the ring — less than one week before the proposal! — they both knew the hard work and scheming had paid off. “Oh my god, he loved it,” Lane shares, adding that he could tell Trawick had pre-proposal jitters. “The guy was so excited and nervous. At the end of the day, even with all the fame, he’s still a normal guy who was about to propose to the woman he loves.”
That said, Lane believes this couple is in it for the long haul. “He’s deeply in love with her. Britney is his princess and he is her knight in shining armor,” he says. “Jason’s protective of her. He adores her. Every good fairytale needs a princess, and now Britney has a ring fit for a princess!”
Article Via –Elizabeth Leonard (People Magazine)
If you like the look or Britney’s Engagement Ring check out these rings also featuring pavé set accenting diamonds on the shank and prongs.
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Top Holiday Gifts
Monday, December 19
1. Jewelry
2. A weekend getaway
Women love surprises and women love weekend getaways. This year, pair ’em up and you have a recipe for romance. Once you reach your lover’s locale — whether it’s Napa Valley wine country, the Big Apple or even a nearby bed and breakfast — keep the romantic theme going by taking her on a carriage ride, ordering room service for two and watching the sunset together.
3. A scrapbook
Don’t worry, we’re not suggesting that you cut and paste pictures into a scrapbook a la Martha Stewart, but there are, ahem, less feminine ways of preserving memories thanks to technology. Internet sites like Scrapo.com, Picaboo.com and Shutterfly.com let you create scrapbooks with the click of a mouse; just drag and drop photos, then add your own poetic sentiments and you’re done.
Granted, it’s a tad cheesy, but it’s about as close to a homemade gift as you can get — and what’s more romantic than telling the story of your romance? For bonus points, throw in a ticket stub from your first movie or concert.
4. Something vintage
Antique stores are full of romantic artifacts, from decorative mirrors to classic vases. Most women love old-fashioned finds, but to personalize it, give her a photo of the two of you in an old-fashioned frame. The fact that it’s antique automatically imbues it with amore. And best of all, you can search for this gift from your living room, just surf ebay’s “Antiques” section.
5. Show tickets
This gift is not about tickets for you (that means no Rage Against the Machine or Larry the Cable Guy), it’s about tickets for her. Yes, that means sitting through three hours of men in tights if she loves the ballet. Often better than a wrapped present, a shared experience like a concert, opera, play or holiday show brings you closer together. And don’t forget to save the ticket stub for No. 3.
6. Something engraved
Although an iPod on its own isn’t romantic, there is an easy way to elevate even the simplest gift into the ultimate romantic token: engrave it! By forever branding a bracelet, cell phone or even a key chain with your love seal, with your initials, anniversary date or a sappy sentiment, you’re sending her the message that you’re in it for the long haul — and nothing is more romantic than commitment.
7. Something inscribed
Books can be thoughtful and personal, but inscriptions take them to a whole new level of romance. Buy her a new novel that she’s been dying to read, a first addition of her all-time favorite classic or even a journal, the subject matter doesn’t have to be romantic, but your inscription does. This is the time to tap into your sentimental side. Of course, if all else fails, you could always quote a love sonnet.
8. Lingerie
Not all lingerie is romantic; something like, say, crotchless panties, garter belts or anything that could be seen as more of a gift for you sucks the romance right out of it. When it comes to this gift, think sensuous, not slutty.
Stick with silk, satin and lace robes, camis, baby dolls, slip dresses. Remember to include the gift receipt so that she can exchange it, if needed.
9. A cashmere sweater
This isn’t just any sweater, it’s a cashmere sweater: A luxuriously soft and pricey piece of clothing that’s a true classic. Yes, it’s functional, but since it can be worn for life, it’s also a keepsake. Not all women love all sweater styles, so avoid trendy cuts in loud colors, and stick to classic cardigans or V-necks in black, brown, cream or navy.
10. Membership to an “… of the month” club
If she’s a chocoholic, go with a chocolate of the month club. If she’s a wine snob, go with wine of the month. And it doesn’t stop there, ”of the month” clubs also center around cheese, coffee, candles, flowers, fruit, and movies; just log onto AmazingClubs.com and browse until you find the perfect match.
