Lab-grown diamond rings have been increasingly popular for the last five years. Many people have been switching to this diamond choice since it is more affordable for those looking for a larger look without breaking the bank. At Bay Area Diamond, we have a wide assortment of lab-grown diamonds in any shape and color you can imagine.
HPHT (high-pressure, high temperature) this process essentially subjects carbon to extreme temperatures to replicate the pressure conditions natural diamonds face inside the earth.
CVD (chemical vapor deposition) this process allows diamonds to grow from a hydrocarbon gas mixture subjected to pressure in a vacuum chamber.
Both lab-grown and mined diamonds have the same hardness of 10.
Lab-grown diamonds and mined diamonds look the same to the naked eye. Trained professionals with specialized equipment can tell whether a diamond is lab-grown or mined.
Yes! GIA (Gemological Institute of America) offer a laboratory-grown diamond report and laser inscribes the diamond’s girdle with the report number and the statement that identifies it as a lab-created diamond.
If you have any more questions about diamonds feel free to reach out!
How are lab-grown diamonds made?
They are created in a lab using two different processes: HPHT or CVD.HPHT (high-pressure, high temperature) this process essentially subjects carbon to extreme temperatures to replicate the pressure conditions natural diamonds face inside the earth.
CVD (chemical vapor deposition) this process allows diamonds to grow from a hydrocarbon gas mixture subjected to pressure in a vacuum chamber.
Both lab-grown and mined diamonds have the same hardness of 10.
Can you tell the difference between lab-grown diamonds and mined diamonds?
Lab-grown diamonds and mined diamonds look the same to the naked eye. Trained professionals with specialized equipment can tell whether a diamond is lab-grown or mined.
Do lab diamonds have grading reports?
Yes! GIA (Gemological Institute of America) offer a laboratory-grown diamond report and laser inscribes the diamond’s girdle with the report number and the statement that identifies it as a lab-created diamond.
If you have any more questions about diamonds feel free to reach out!