How are lab-grown diamonds made?
In a few words, the methods for creating diamonds in laboratories mirrors the natural process that takes billions of years to grow them, but in a shorter timespan. The result is successfully achieved in six to ten weeks, with the help of high-end technology that recreates the process in controlled environments, with high temperature and pressure levels.
When looking for the methods to create engineered diamonds, you will find two: CVD, which stands for Chemical Vapor Deposition, and HPHT, which means High-Pressure High Temperature. Each technique has its own way of exposing diamond seeds to the specific atmosphere underneath the Earth’s crust, so that the diamonds grow beautifully in an environment that simulates nature’s process.
It is important to mention that lab-grown diamonds undergo evaluations after the cutting and polishing phase. These procedures ensure that these stones are high-quality. So, lab-grown diamonds are licensed, graded, and certified by gemologists at professional organizations. This option is ideal for those looking for affordability, since man-made diamonds cost less and do not hold as much value as mined ones.
