Lab-grown diamonds have grown in popularity for years. And at Shira Diamonds, we ensure that our clients get quality lab-grown diamonds through a secure dealer.
The number one question we get is “Are lab-created diamonds real diamonds?” (also called man-made or lab-grown)
The answer is a very simple yes.
The only thing that makes a lab-created diamond different from a natural diamond is its origin.
A lab-created diamond is “grown” inside a lab using cutting-edge technology that replicates the natural diamond growing process. The result is a diamond that is chemically, physically, and optically the same as those grown beneath the Earth’s surface.
“[Lab-created diamonds] are not fakes. They’re not cubic zirconias. They have all the same physical and chemical properties of a mined diamond.” Stephen Morisseau, a spokesman for the Gemological Institute of America, a nonprofit organization that oversees the international diamond grading system.
Sometimes, lab-created diamonds are referred to as synthetic diamonds. While not technically inaccurate, the term “synthetic” may be the reason people believe loose lab-created diamonds are “fake.”
If we compare them to other popular diamond simulants, it’s obvious they are, in fact, the real deal.
Yes.
Lab-grown diamond tests positive on a tester because they’re made of crystallized carbon just like mined stones.
Although some HPHT (“home Prospecting for Hydrothermal”) types might carry impurities that are not noticeable to the naked eye, these will show up as moissanite or non-diamonds instead and can’t really stealthily pass yourself off as anything else if you have one in your ring.
Getting your own lab-grown diamond is secure with Shira Diamonds. We’ve been providing lab-grown diamonds to customers across Dallas and the surrounding areas for years, making us as one of the top go-stores in the city.
We are located in Dallas, Texas between Frankford and Preston. Give us a call at 214-466-1776 to view our large selection of loose wholesale diamonds.
Before we talk about how lab-grown diamonds in Dallas are made, it’s important to understand how mined diamonds are formed. The processes are extremely similar – only one happens naturally while the other occurs in a lab.
Geologists believe that diamonds formed deep within the Earth between 1 billion to 3 billion years ago.
While they don’t know exactly how those diamonds came to be, they believe the process starts with carbon dioxide that is buried roughly 100 miles beneath the Earth’s surface.
The carbon dioxide is exposed to heat in excess of 2,200 degrees Fahrenheit and put under extreme pressure of roughly 727,000 pounds per square inch.
The diamonds are then transported from deep within the Earth’s core to the surface by way of deep volcanic explosions.
There are two processes labs use to grow diamonds – High Pressure-High Temperature (HPHT) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD).
HPHT diamonds are made using one of three manufacturing processes: a belt press, the cubic press, and the split-sphere (BARS) press. All of these processes create an environment of extremely high pressure and temperature conducive to diamond growth.
An HPHT diamond begins as a small diamond seed that is placed into carbon. Using one of the manufacturing processes above, the seed is exposed to temperatures of about 1500 degrees Celsius and pressurized to approximately 1.5 million pounds per square inch.
The pure carbon melts and starts to form a diamond around the starter seed. It is then carefully cooled to form a pure carbon diamond.
A CVD diamond begins as a thin slice of diamond seed, which is often an HPHT-produced diamond. The diamond seed is placed in a sealed chamber and heated to around 800 degrees Celsius.
The chamber is filled with a carbon rich-gas, like Methane, and other gases. The gases are ionized into plasma using technology similar to that of microwaves or lasers.
The ionization breaks the molecular bonds in the gases, and the pure carbon adheres to the diamond seed and slowly crystallizes.
Diamonds are forever, and nothing can dull their shine
Just like natural diamond rings that get passed down through generations; a lab-created diamond will last just as long if not longer.
Wholesale lab-grown diamonds in Dallas are graded and certified using the same process as mined diamonds.
Diamonds are sent to a gem lab that specializes in grading diamonds.
The majority of these labs grade using the 4c’s (more on those later), however, a select few use their own criteria.
The diamond grading process is roughly the same for all diamond certification labs.
Each diamond is graded independently by several gemologists at the lab. The individual grades are compiled and analyzed to determine the final grade.
This process is designed to provide each diamond with an unbiased grade.
However, it’s not uncommon for a diamond to get a different grade, not only from a different lab but from the same lab if sent back for a second grading.
For this reason, there are a lot of differing opinions amongst consumers and diamond retailers as to which lab is the “best.” But, it’s important to keep in mind that those opinions are completely subjective. Each lab, much like anything in life, has its pros and cons.
A diamond retailer chooses which lab they use because they trust that lab to grade diamonds fairly.
If diamond certification is an important factor in your purchase, you should have a candid conversation with your jeweler about which lab they use and why. You can also check out our GIA diamonds in Dallas to know more.
More than anything, jewelers want you to be confident in your purchase, so don’t be afraid to ask questions.
A diamond is evaluated using the 4c’s – cut, clarity, color, and carat. Basically, they judge the diamond on how well it has been cut down from its raw form into a jewel, how flawless and clear it is, and its size.
Learn more about our 4 c’s education.
Below you’ll find an explanation of each category and the different measurements used for each.
Shira Diamonds Dallas is a diamond manufacturer and loose diamond dealer in Dallas, Texas.
We have a vast selection of loose diamonds certified by GIA and EGL. We can help you save on your next loose diamond purchase with our wholesale diamond prices so if you want to invest in wholesale lab diamonds you are in the right place.
When you arrive at our wholesale jewelry showroom we provide the private closed loose wholesale diamond purchasing experience to you the retail consumer.
With our extensive loose diamond shapes and jewelry, we deliver an unparalleled diamond and jewelry buying experience. Because of this, we are a renowned seller of lab-created diamonds wholesale.
As an online diamond wholesaler, we save on overhead costs incurred by traditional retailers, so-called wholesalers, and diamond brokers, and we pass those savings on to you.
With over twenty years of experience in the wholesale diamond industry, Shira Diamonds provides the service expected from a fine jewelry retailer while offering competitive wholesale diamond pricing.
You will get true wholesale diamond prices on loose diamonds. We have been providing retail jewelry stores with diamonds since 1999 in Dallas, Texas.
We also offer custom engagement rings to our Dallas, Texas customers. To create custom engagement rings, we can place our loose stones in designer settings, and our certified geologists can help shoppers navigate the many intricacies of selecting and purchasing a gorgeous, quality stone.
Our impressive selection includes brilliant diamonds in many different cuts and shapes, including:
Whether you and your fiancée are shopping together and know just the type of diamond engagement ring you want or you are interested in creating a custom ring for a surprise proposal, we are confident that we can help you find the perfect engagement ring.
You can enjoy browsing our inventory on your own, and our friendly and knowledgeable sales associates will always be ready to answer questions and provide guidance as you need.
We maintain a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere at our showroom, and our goal is to make sure your shopping experience is as enjoyable and stress-free as possible.
For more information about our designer ring settings or loose diamonds, give us a call today.
We’re happy to create your own engagement rings at our Dallas showroom.
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