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What is the difference between natural and lab diamonds?
Diamonds

What is the difference between natural and lab diamonds?

By Sarah BacaJanuary 13, 2024

What are Natural Diamonds? Natural diamonds are formed deep within the Earth's mantle over billions of years. They are created when carbon atoms are subjected to intense heat and pressure. This process causes the carbon...

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