synthetic gem
Manufactured precious stone
A synthetic gem is a gemstone created in a laboratory rather than formed naturally in the earth.
Synthetic gems have the same chemical composition and crystal structure as their natural counterparts—a synthetic ruby is chemically identical to a mined ruby.
The term distinguishes these from imitation gems, which merely resemble the real thing: The ring featured a synthetic sapphire indistinguishable from natural stone.
- lab-grownCreated artificially, not naturally
- cubic zirconiaLab-made diamond simulant
- moissaniteSilicon carbide gemstone
- fauxArtificial or imitation
- imitationCopy of the original
lab created · diamond alternative · crystal · sparkle · faceted · brilliant · clarity · carat · setting · rhinestone · paste · simulant · manufactured · flawless · affordable · budget friendly · engagement · jewelry
synthetic, synth, synthesis, synthesize, synthesizer, synthesized, synthesizing, synthetically, gemstone