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Lab-Grown Engagement Rings?

New in the jewelry market are diamonds and other precious gems that are grown by scientists in laboratories.

Why might this be a better option to naturally found gems?

For one, they are much cheaper. They are 100% real diamonds. The only difference: they are man-made!

There are more uses for these gems besides looking pretty. They can even be used to improve cell phones, detect bacteria in water, or make tools like lasers.

Read More:

  • These Gems Make Their Own Way (ScienceNews)
  • Man-Made Diamonds: A Girl's New Best Friend? (MSN)


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