Infographic: Manmade vs. Mined

Will the stone or bands become dull or turn my finger green over time? Basically, we are looming for wedding rings so we need to know if these rings witll withstand daily wear.

Diamond Nexus response: Hi Christine! Great question. With proper care, the stones and band will stand up to daily wear. Because gold is prone to scratching, occasional polishing will bring the bands back to looking like new. The only reason they could turn your finger green is if you allergic to any of the metals that are added to gold to strengthen it such as nickel or copper. If that's the case, then a hypoallergenic metal type like platinum is a better choice for you. If you have more questions, give us a call at 500-509-4990!

Can these created diamonds be made in 4 or 5 carat stones and if so how much do they cost . I am only interested in the stone, not the setting. Otherwise a stone in a plain setting. Thank you .

Diamond Nexus response: Hi Judith! Yes, both lab grown diamonds and our diamond simulants can be made in the 4-5 carat range. The cost depends on the cut and size you choose.
You can browse loose Nexus Diamonds here: https://www.diamondnexus.com/round-brilliant-cut-signature-series.html
And for loose lab grown diamonds, check out our sister company, 12FIFTEEN Diamonds, at 1215diamonds.com.

Do diamond nexus sell man made diamonds also and not just chemically diamonds?

Diamond Nexus response: Great question! Diamond Nexus sells our alternative stones that are not chemically diamonds. Our sister company, 12FIFTEEN Diamonds, sells man made diamonds. Almost any design from Diamond Nexus can also be set with 12FIFTEEN lab grown diamonds - just give us a call at 800-509-4990 if that is something you are interested in.

Hello there was a response from Diamond Nexus on this thread of, "One is manmade diamonds, which are diamonds that are pure carbon like those that are mined. The other category is the Nexus Diamond alternative, which is chemically not a diamond; however it is a gemstone that is created to look, act and wear like a diamond. If you have any other questions, let us know!"

I have a question, how do I know which one I am purchasing? I have a ring on Layaway which is the Beverly Hills Princess Diamond Cut Ring. How would I know if I am getting a Manmade diamond or a Nexus Diamond alternative? If a manmade diamond is tested would this come out as "a real diamond?"

Thanks!

Diamond Nexus response: HI Darneshia! Great question. Here at Diamond Nexus we sell only the Nexus Diamond Alternative. Pure carbon manmade diamonds are sold through our sister company, 12FIFTEEN Diamonds. If a manmade diamond is tested by a jeweler, it will be 'real' diamond, however a Nexus Diamond Alternative will not test as diamond because it is chemically different! If you have any other questions, let us know and we'd be happy to answer them!

I have never had real diamond earrings and wasn’t really interested in having them until I saw a woman wearing diamonds in a vintage setting. I didn’t get a chance to ask where she purchased them (might not even be real) but would love to purchase something similar. I have long curly hair and feel a small pair wouldn’t be noticed. I’m thinking of a pair that is 1 carat tw. What could you recommend to me without breaking the bank?Would like to spend under $1000.
Thank you

Diamond Nexus response: Hello Sharon! Stud earrings are a staple that we thing everyone should have! 1 carat would be a nice, bold statement size, and would certainly be noticeable! You can see several different carat weights for round cut studs here: https://www.diamondnexus.com/blog/best-round-cut-studs-size/

Can these rings be sized? If a stone is loss from a ring or earrings
can it replaced and does a warranty come with ?.

Hi Pennie! Most of our rings can be resized. We offer a lifetime stone guarantee that ensures your stones will never chip, scratch or discolor. For lost stones, we can replace it for just the cost of the stone and a small setting fee.

Thank you for the chart it great to know the difference in stones.

what is the difference?

I have many mined diamonds and I love them all... but I must say I have a few nexus diamonds that are just as beautiful and I love them just as much. I get many compliments and no one can tell the difference between my mined and nexus stones. I’m done spending a lot of money on natural mined diamonds. I will be buying only nexus from now on.

we are very pleased with the recent purchase, the earrings are amazing and stunning. I have bought Mined diamonds in the past but will now only be calling on Nexus for future purchases. Great job to everyone who helped my wife and I with this most recent transaction. Kuddos