Can A Gemologist Determine If A Diamond Is Lab-Grown?

Can a gemologist distinguish between lab-grown diamonds? The similarity between laboratory-grown diamonds and their natural counterparts, both chemically and optically, presents a challenging dilemma for traditional gemological methods and older “diamond detectors.” This similarity makes it difficult to differentiate between the two, as of May 31, 2019.

Can jewelers and gemologists possess the ability to distinguish between lab-grown diamonds and natural ones through visual inspection alone? The answer is no. When examining a diamond with the naked eye, professionals in the jewelry and gemology fields cannot readily differentiate between a lab-created diamond and a naturally occurring one. To discern the origin of the diamond, they must employ a microscope to scrutinize minute inclusions, which serve as indicators of the diamond’s formation process. This method allows them to determine whether the diamond is a product of a laboratory or a product of nature. (Note: The original passage included a date, but its relevance was unclear, so it has been omitted in this rewrite.)