FTC: Diamonds grown in labs are not the same as those taken from mines

May 28, 2019

Synthetically grown diamonds may resemble diamonds mined from the Earth, but they are not the same from a chemical standpoint and may be less durable, according to the Federal Trade Commission. The government agency has sent a letter to eight jewelry companies warning them not to use the word “diamond” in their marketing and sales efforts.

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