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Diamonds are forever – whether made in a lab or mined from the earth

  • Written by Joshua Wilhide, Manager of the Molecular Characterization and Analysis Complex, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Diamonds are forever – whether made in a lab or mined from the earthAre you in the market for some sparkle?clearviewstock/Shutterstock.com

It’s diamond season. Almost 40 percent of American engagements happen between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day, with Christmas the most popular day to pop the question – and hand over a sparkly piece of ice. Jewelry stores do at least double their usual monthly...

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