About Lab Grown Diamonds
What are lab grown diamonds?
Lab-grown diamonds are created in a laboratory using advanced technology, rather than being mined from the earth. They share the same chemical and physical properties as natural diamonds and possess the same brilliance and fire.
Lab-grown diamonds are gaining popularity as a sustainable and ethical choice, offering a more affordable alternative to natural diamonds.
How Are Lab-grown Diamonds Made?
Lab-grown diamonds are created using two primary methods: High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD).
The HPHT method replicates the conditions found in the Earth’s mantle, where natural diamonds are formed. A small diamond seed is placed in a chamber with carbon and exposed to high pressure and temperature. Over time, the carbon atoms bond to the seed, creating a lab-grown diamond.
1. Cut
The cut is key to a diamond’s brilliance. Lab-grown Fancy Cut Diamonds are graded to help customers easily choose the perfect cut. These grades include.
2. Diamond Clarity
Diamond clarity is determined by the number and location of inclusions or flaws, which affect how light passes through the diamond. Diamonds are graded into the following categories.
3. Diamond Carat
Carat measures the weight of lab-grown diamonds and gemstones, closely tied to size. The term comes from ancient carob seeds used for weighing small items.
4. Diamond Color
Diamonds are graded based on their color, with colorless diamonds (D-grade) being the most valuable. Lab-grown diamonds come in various colors, including yellow, blue, pink, and green, allowing for a wide selection.
Anatomy of a Diamond
Diamonds are constantly being studied, with their characteristics and features continuously analyzed for innovations that could lead to significant advancements in the field.
Despite variations in the basic diamond structure, there is a defined way to explain a diamond. The anatomy of a diamond highlights the common features found in all diamonds. Crown
Girdle
Culet
Facet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lab-grown diamonds are genuine diamonds. The only difference is that they are created in a controlled environment, unlike natural diamonds that form over millions of years in the Earth’s crust.
No, it’s impossible to differentiate a lab-grown diamond from a mined diamond by sight, as both share the same structure and appearance.
Mined diamonds are expensive due to the high cost of extraction and their rarity, while lab-grown diamonds are produced in labs, making them more abundant and eliminating the costs of mining.
Yes, CVD diamonds are real diamonds, with the same physical, chemical, and optical properties as natural diamonds. Their clarity is often a distinguishing factor.
CVD stands for Chemical Vapor Deposition, the method used to create these diamonds.
Yes, CVD diamonds are a beautiful and affordable option for jewelry, adding elegance to any piece.
CVD diamonds are not ideal investments as they are easier to produce than natural diamonds, which leads to lower costs and minimal value appreciation.
No, CVD diamonds are real diamonds, while moissanite is a gemstone that mimics the appearance of a diamond but lacks the same quality, value, and price.
CVD diamonds take around two weeks to form in a laboratory, which is significantly quicker than natural diamonds.
Both CVD and HPHT diamonds share similar properties but differ in their creation processes. HPHT diamonds require extreme pressure and temperature, while CVD diamonds are formed in a gas-filled chamber.
CVD diamonds are eco-friendly, ethically produced, have better clarity, are more affordable, and retain all the features of natural diamonds, providing superior value.
Type II diamonds are the purest, with CVD diamonds often falling into this category, known for their clarity and brightness.
CVD diamonds are classified into four categories based on granule size: ultra-nano crystalline, nano crystalline, micro crystalline, and single crystal. Polycrystalline CVD diamonds are thicker and more durable.
Surat is renowned for producing 90% of the world’s diamonds, including CVD diamonds, which are sold both domestically and internationally.
Yes, CVD diamonds come with grading reports from reputable institutions and additional guarantees from manufacturers.
Review the diamond's grading report and consult with the seller to confirm the authenticity of the diamond.
No, CVD diamonds are produced in controlled labs without harming the environment, unlike the environmental damage caused by natural diamond mining.
No, CVD diamonds are free of impurities such as boron and nitrogen and fall under the Type II category for purity.
You can buy CVD diamonds online from reputable manufacturers, ensuring you review their specifications and prices to make an informed decision.
Yes, like HPHT diamonds and natural stones, CVD diamonds may have inclusions that can affect their clarity and brightness.
Yes, Dhaduk Diamond, a leading CVD diamond manufacturer in India, offers competitive prices and discounts based on quantity and type.