Different Types of Diamond: A Complete Guide

Let’s take a closer look at different types of Diamond and their types:

Simulated Diamond

Man-made diamonds are the closest to natural diamonds and the difference is probably invisible to the naked eye. Simulated diamonds are chemically and physically different from mined diamonds. These diamonds are made from alternative materials and specifically not created from scratch. It was first created in the 1970s as an alternative to Victorian-era natural diamonds. Cut glass, Zircons, and white sapphires were used to develop his?lab-grown diamonds.

Diamond Nexus Stimulant

These diamonds are made from carbon mixed with additional ingredients. These stimulants are so durable that they come with a triple lifetime warranty.

Cubic Zirconia Stimulant

These diamonds are made from zirconium dioxide. They are the least durable type of stimulating diamond and also the lowest priced.

Moissanite Lab Manufactures Gemstones

These stones are synthesized from silicon carbide. Moissanite is a very powerful stimulant, which contributes to its high price. Since Moissanite, it looks different.

Cultured Diamonds

Cultured diamonds are created from scratch and built in an environment that mirrors the environment of a diamond mine. These diamonds are grown in a laboratory and have physical and chemical properties very similar to natural diamonds. These diamonds are specially numbered to indicate that they are not genuine and cannot be used for resale or insurance purposes. These diamonds are created in two ways as shown below.

HPHT Diamond (High Pressure, High Temperature)

High-pressure, high-temperature diamonds are produced in environments similar to those suitable for the production of mined diamonds. There are three main press designs used to provide the pressures and temperatures required to create synthetic diamonds. Cubic Press, Split Sphere Press, and Belt Press. Diamond seeds are placed at the bottom of the press.

CVD diamond

Diamond is grown from a hydrocarbon gas mixture using a chemical vapor deposition process. This process is considered a better choice due to its industrial application, flexibility, and process simplicity. This is why it is becoming more and more popular in laboratory research. HPHT remains the process of choice for the mass production of diamond crystals. CVD diamond growth allows growth over a variety of substrates and large areas. It also improves the management of chemical contaminants.

In summary,?lab-grown diamonds?have two main differences that cover the umbrella of several other types of lab-grown diamonds. Even after being produced in a laboratory-produced environment, the diamonds are in a very similar quality state to mined diamonds!

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