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Diamonds and Their Doubles: The Quest to Replicate Brilliance
- by Greta Fontanella
For centuries, diamonds have symbolized love, commitment, and luxury. Their unmatched hardness, fire, and brilliance made them the ultimate gemstone—coveted by royalty, collectors, and couples alike. Diamonds are formed under intense heat and pressure deep within the Earth’s mantle, typically over a billion years. They’re composed of pure carbon, crystallized...