Laboratory diamonds are diamonds grown by scientists in the laboratory. They have the same chemical composition as natural diamonds, and their structure and quality are almost identical. The main difference between natural and laboratory diamonds is their origin.

Are laboratory diamonds real?

Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds that are created in a laboratory rather than mined from the earth. They have the same chemical composition as natural diamonds, both stones are made of pure carbon in a cubic crystal form.

The difference between lab-grown diamonds and natural diamonds is how they are formed. Natural diamonds form beneath the earth's surface over millions of years, while lab-grown diamonds can be created in a laboratory in a matter of weeks.

"Laboratory-grown diamonds have become an amazing achievement of technology, imitating a natural process with such precision that now they are almost indistinguishable from mined diamonds in terms of beauty and quality."

IGI International Gemological Institute

How are laboratory-grown diamonds created?

There are several methods of creating laboratory-grewn diamonds. Usually the process begins with a small laboratory diamond that looks like a seed. This small diamond is placed in a chamber called a plasma reactor (in the case of CVD synthesis) or in a large mechanical press (if HPHT technologies are used). Then, depending on the technology used, a combination of heat, pressure and carbon source is used to make the crystals grow, layer by layer.

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HPHT technology - high pressure and high temperature

This method simulates the conditions under which diamonds are formed naturally. Large mechanical presses are used to apply extreme pressure and high temperature to the carbon, which is present in the diamond seed (small diamond). Diamond seed serves as a template for the growth of the carbon lattice layer by layer for several days.

CVD (chemical vapor deposition) method

This is a diamond growing technology in which a small diamond seed is placed in a carbon gas chamber. Under the influence of heat and low pressure, carbon from the gas settles on the seed, layer by layer, forming a diamond crystal.

How long does it take to grow a diamond?

In nature, diamonds are formed for millions of years. In the laboratory, we can grow a stone weighing one carat in about two weeks.

How are colored laboratory-grewn diamonds created?

The great advantages of laboratory-growned diamonds is the possibility of obtaining various natural colors, which are extremely rare in nature.

One of the most notable contributions of DAIMONIST to the world of diamonds is the ColorBoost intonation technology. This innovative process allows the company to achieve stunning colors of diamonds grown in the laboratory, which were previously unattainable. With this technology, we can accurately influence certain impurities in the diamond grid and strengthen the desired color in a controlled manner. The result is a wide range of bright colors: from classic yellow and blue shades to unique and exotic options, such as green and pink.

The difference between the created diamonds and their imitators

Although they may look similar, diamond simulators (such as cubic zirconia) are not chemically diamonds. These are completely different stones and materials. On the other hand, laboratory-grown diamonds are chemically identical to natural diamonds, but their creation process is accelerated by science.

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The difference between the created diamonds and the moissanites

Moissanite is a completely different stone, which is usually cheaper than a diamond. It began its history as a mineral found in nature, but natural reserves were not enough to produce even small jewelry. Scientists have found a way to reproduce it in the laboratory to make it commercially available. Although moissanite may look a bit like a diamond, it has a much lower rating for color and hardness.

The difference between the created diamonds and cubic zirconia

Cubic zirconia was created as a cheaper analogue of diamonds. It is chemically completely different, not so hard and does not have the same shine. It is also not considered a precious stone, as it is not found in nature. Cubic zirconium is made of zirconium powder and zirconium dioxide, which melt together and form into stone.

How are laboratory-grown diamonds evaluated?

Laboratory-grown diamonds can be evaluated in the same way as natural ones, according to four criteria of diamond quality: cut, color, carat and purity. Our and international certification laboratories (MSU laboratory, GIA and IGI) offer special reports using the same evaluation process as for natural diamonds, while indicating their origin as laboratory-grown. At Diamonist, we do not certify each stone individually, as we consider it unnecessary. One of the main advantages of laboratory-growned diamonds is the ability to consistently create high-quality stones. Therefore, we guarantee that all our stones meet the highest standards. If you need a certificate, just tell us about it.

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