Zales' lab-created diamonds exhibit the same optical, chemical, and physical properties as natural diamonds, including the signature fire, scintillation, and sparkle. Since they are formed much more quickly than natural diamonds, the supply of lab-created diamonds is more predictable, which makes them more affordable.

Zales offers jewelry made with traditional metals like gold, silver, and platinum, along with modern metals like tungsten, stainless steel, titanium, and more.

The Pricing Though not a diamond I would recommend, the James Allen diamond is objectively better than the Zales option and the setting is higher quality. Despite this, the Zales engagement ring is over $700 more expensive. In every case with Zales, you will find low quality jewelry with inexplicably high prices.

Zales and Zales Outlet are among the most recognized names in fine jewelry. Zales Outlet has more than 125 stores in premier outlet malls and neighborhood shopping centers throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

Overall, while Zales offers quality diamonds and jewelry products at an affordable price point, they do not take any extra measures that set them apart from other retailers when it comes to ethical sourcing and environmental friendliness standards.

Water Test If you have a loose diamond to test, fill a regular glass about ¾ of the way full with water. Gently drop the diamond into the glass. If the diamond sinks to the bottom, it's real. If it floats at the surface or just underneath, it's likely a fake.

Overall, while Zales offers quality diamonds and jewelry products at an affordable price point, they do not take any extra measures that set them apart from other retailers when it comes to ethical sourcing and environmental friendliness standards.

If you're looking for an engagement ring, 14K white gold is the better purchase. 14K gold is purer than 10K gold, with a richer appearance, and is not a huge amount more expensive.

Despite the number of setting styles available, the actual diamond quality choice is limited. Zales offers limited choices for color and clarity, while also offering I1/12/13 diamonds which will have very obvious flaws and which I would not recommend you choose.

Overall, while Zales offers quality diamonds and jewelry products at an affordable price point, they do not take any extra measures that set them apart from other retailers when it comes to ethical sourcing and environmental friendliness standards.

I3 diamonds I3 diamonds are the lowest clarity grade possible prior to industrial drill bit use. As the inclusions present in I1-I3 diamonds detract from the beauty of the gems, Do Amore does not sell them.

In conclusion, lab-grown diamonds are often considered expensive, but this perception may not be entirely accurate. While the initial cost of producing lab-grown diamonds is often higher than the cost of mining natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds are typically less expensive than natural diamonds.

Simulated diamonds are also known as diamond simulants and include things like cubic zirconia (CZ), moissanite, and YAG. They can also include some natural clear gemstones like white sapphire, white zircon or even clear quartz.

Avoid harsh chemicals And it's always wise to remove fine jewelry before swimming or using any type of household cleaners.

You can pick up your purchase right away – and we'll hold your purchase for three (3) days.. If your purchase is not picked up within three (3) days, it will be returned and original method of payment credited.

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