Lab-grown diamonds are synthetic diamonds grown in a laboratory to simulate the natural formation environment of natural diamonds. They are mainly synthesized using the HTHP method (high temperature and pressure) and the CVD method (chemical vapor precipitation). They are also called grown diamonds.
You've probably heard about the 4Cs of a diamond, and you may even know that it stands for diamond cut, color, clarity and carat weight. Below we take a closer look into the individual 4Cs.
Cut:
The cut of a diamond determines its proportions, symmetry, and polish, which directly influence its brilliance, fire, and overall beauty.
Color:
The color grading of a diamond evaluates the absence of color, with the highest grade given to diamonds that are completely colorless. The color scale ranges from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow or brown).
Clarity:
Clarity assesses the presence of internal and external flaws or inclusions within the diamond. Diamonds with fewer and smaller inclusions receive higher clarity grades, with the scale ranging from Flawless (no inclusions or blemishes visible under 10x magnification) to Included (inclusions visible to the naked eye).
Carat:
Carat weight measures the size of a diamond, with one carat equivalent to 200 milligrams. Larger diamonds generally have higher values, but other factors such as cut, color, and clarity also influence a diamond's worth.
