So, what is a treated diamond anyway?
If you've been browsing for engagement rings or a nice pair of studs lately, you've probably come across the term and wondered what is a treated diamond and whether it's something you should actually spend your hard-earned money on. It sounds a bit technical, but the concept is actually pretty straightforward. Basically, a treated diamond is a natural stone that came out of the ground with some "imperfections"—maybe a weird yellowish tint or a visible black spot—and someone decided to give it a bit of a makeover in a lab to make it look better. ...