Lab-Grown Diamonds: A Smart Choice for Modern Jewelry
Choosing lab-grown diamonds is a forward-thinking and responsible way to enjoy beautiful jewelry. These diamonds, which can be crafted into a variety of pieces such as rings, earrings, and necklaces, offer both innovation and ethical sourcing.
Creation Process: Lab-grown diamonds are created using advanced technology in a controlled setting, mirroring natural diamond formation. They are indistinguishable from natural diamonds in appearance and quality.
Two primary methods for creating these diamonds are:
- High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT): This technique replicates the extreme conditions found deep within the Earth, producing diamonds in a matter of weeks.
- Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): In this method, a diamond seed is placed in a gas mixture, and carbon atoms are deposited onto the seed, growing the diamond layer by layer.
Both methods ensure that lab-grown diamonds maintain the same sparkle and durability as natural diamonds, offering a sustainable and beautiful alternative.
Franklin Jewelers procures its diamonds from labs using HPHT and CVD techniques, selecting the appropriate technique based on the specific size and carat weight requirements.