Diamonds are the traditional gemstone of choice of engagement rings and bridal jewellery. However, diamonds can be extremely expensive, especially if you want to buy a high quality diamond with an ideal cut. As weddings cost so much nowadays it can be difficult to juggle all of the different expenses. Now there is an alternative in faux, simulated or man made diamonds, providing an excellent gemstone at a very attractive price.

When you consider that a Tiffany diamond (I am picking this example as it is a top of the range name in diamond rings) could set you back as little as $3,000 or as much as $20,000, a faux diamond could become a more and more attractive proposition. A lot more people nowadays are considered the amount spent on jewellery and deciding that perhaps this money could be better spent elsewhere. Women, however, don’t really want to compromise on their jewellery and faux diamonds can provide an answer that suits everybody.

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really good news about faux diamonds is if you buy good quality ones that cannot be distinguished from real diamonds, even by jewellers! So the only ones who need to know about the true origin of your diamond are you and the person who bought it for you! The revolution in the market for faux diamonds has parallels to the world of natural and cultured pearls. Man made pearls are made in exactly the same way as natural, just a little speeding up of the process and guaranteed results. Diamonds work on this same premise. The market for man made diamonds is really growing and manufacturers are quick to pick up on this. The range of faux diamonds available is quite, but always make sure you buy the best quality available. Another tip is to buy a faux diamond that reflects light in and out of the diamond well; this is referred to the reflection and lustre. What makes a real diamond noticeable is the way that it reflects light and to mimic this by buying a faux diamond with the same properties ensures you get the best of both worlds.