Since the second world war man-made diamonds have been utilized in technology and machinery for their strength and precision (such as cutting tools and drills). Only in recent years, the color, cut, clarity and size of man-made diamonds have reached the standards for making high end jewelry. 

The Rebel Chique Royal Asscher collection features made-to-order man-made diamonds engagement rings. Unlike natural diamonds, where color is an expensive rarity, man-made diamonds can be cultivated under controlled conditions where colored diamonds can be crafted, making these fancy color diamonds suddenly affordable.

“One of the great misconceptions about man-made diamonds is that they are mass produced. But the production is much closer to craftsmanship,” says Mike Asscher. “Something magical still needs to happen, but by introducing science and trial and error into the calculation we can cultivate extremely rare and unique diamonds. Chemically, physically and aesthetically (optically) man-made diamonds are exactly the same as natural diamonds – they only have a different place of origin and price.”

Now pick your color! (Retail prices from $5,500).

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