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Lab-grown rough emeralds are synthetic gemstones created in a laboratory that mimic the chemical and physical properties of natural emeralds. They are produced using either the hydrothermal or flux-fusion method, both of which involve dissolving and crystallizing the emerald components under controlled conditions. These rough emeralds share the same green color and hardness (around 7.5 on the Mohs scale) as natural emeralds, but can be distinguished by their often cleaner appearance and lack of the characteristic inclusions (jardin) found in natural stones. 

An emerald cut diamond typically consists of 57 facets and boasts an elongated rectangular shape with cut-off corners–its appearance is commanding. Instead of the brilliance and sparkle you're used to with round or cushion diamonds, you'll see flashes of light in the emerald cut due to its linear, straight facets.