Created in a laboratory to resemble their natural counterpart, synthetic stones represent a lasting and more environmentally sound tribute to the beauty of nature.
The rich reds and pinks of rubies and blues of sapphires have held fascination since gemstones were first used for jewelry. Created in laboratories using the flame fusion method, synthetic ruby and synthetic sapphire has the same properties and chemical structure as those naturally occurring.
Synthetic stones are created in a laboratory over a short period of time to resemble their natural counterpart.
A synthetic stone is classified as any stone that has not been formed in nature over thousands of years, but instead created in a laboratory over a short period of time to resemble its natural counterpart but these can differ greatly in appearance and how they are formed.
It's important to consider synthetic stones on their own merits: they are not a replacement for natural stones but are instead a human tribute to their unique beauty.
Synthetic stones exhibit less color variations – although slight variations can be found in lighter-colored stones such as pink and purple – which considerably reduces material waste.
Because it's possible to supply synthetic stones in quantities suitable for large-scale jewelry making, Pandora is able to create beautiful and affordable jewelry designs.
Care for your synthetic stone by avoiding rough handling. When you're not wearing it, store it separately from your other pieces to avoid scratches. Clean it with lukewarm, soapy water and gentle brushing in circular motions.
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