What is a Lab Grown Diamond?
A lab grown diamond possesses qualities that are chemically, physically and optically identical to that of natural diamonds mined from the earth. The only difference between the two is the origin. A lab grown diamond, as the name suggests, is grown in a laboratory using state-of-the-art technology that replicates the natural diamond growing process.
Lab Grown Diamonds vs Mined Diamonds
As lab-grown diamonds possess the same chemical, physical and optical properties as natural diamonds mined from the earth, it is safe to say that they are essentially the same as mined diamonds. Hence, they are graded on the exact same criteria as mined diamonds by independent gemological laboratories that grade earth-extracted diamonds. The only difference lies in their market price, as well as their origin.
How are Star Carat Diamonds Grown?
Through intense replication of heat and pressure conditions found on earth which causes the carbon to crystallize into a diamond. This allows new carbon crystals to build upon the diamond seed, creating a larger diamond. Star Carat Diamonds are grown using the Chemical Vapour Deposition process grows with the help of vacuum plasma reactors. The diamond seed is placed in a sealed chamber while hydrocarbon gas is injected into the reactor. It is then heated to approximately 800 degrees celsius, where the gases are ionised into plasma. High power microwaves break the molecular bonds in the gases, where the pure carbon precipitates onto the diamond plates before gradually crystallizing.
Benefits of a Star Carat Diamond
Mined diamonds might be a celebration of the creations of Mother Nature, but lab grown diamonds are a milestone of human advancement.
Environmentally-Friendly. Lab grown diamonds are environmentally-friendly as they are grown above the ground - resulting in no soil being moved in its creation process. Hence, they are less detrimental to the environment as it takes less energy to grow a diamond in a lab compared to the diamond being mined and unearthed from the ground. They also have a lower carbon footprint compared to mined diamonds.
Affordable for All
For the same shine and brilliance, lab grown diamonds come at half or less than the price of their mined counterparts. Mined diamonds have a lengthier supply chain which requires the laborious process of having them mined, whereas lab grown diamonds forgo the mining process, requiring less labour and making them lesser in cost. Purchase a bigger and brighter diamond engagement rings or wedding bands at a more affordable price.
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