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What Makes a Diamond Look Milky?
What Makes a Diamond Look Milky?
A diamond can look milky when light is scattered inside the stone instead of passing through it cleanly. This hazy appearance is usually linked to internal clouds of very small... Read more...
What Should I Check in a Diamond Video?
What Should I Check in a Diamond Video?
When buying a diamond online, a video can reveal details that a grading report and still photographs cannot. We recommend using a diamond video to examine the stone’s overall appearance,... Read more...
Can HPHT Diamonds Have Blue Nuance?
Can HPHT Diamonds Have Blue Nuance?
Introduction Yes, HPHT diamonds can have blue nuance. In some lab grown diamonds produced using the High Pressure High Temperature, or HPHT, method, a subtle blue or bluish appearance can... Read more...
Can CVD Diamonds Have Strain?
Can CVD Diamonds Have Strain?
Yes, CVD diamonds can have strain. In fact, strain is a recognized characteristic that can occur in laboratory grown diamonds produced using chemical vapor deposition, or CVD. The presence of... Read more...
Is CVD Better Than HPHT?
Is CVD Better Than HPHT?
When comparing lab grown diamonds, one of the most common questions we hear is: Is CVD better than HPHT? The short answer is no. Neither CVD nor HPHT is automatically... Read more...
Is HPHT Better Than CVD?
Is HPHT Better Than CVD?
When comparing lab grown diamonds, one of the most common questions we hear is, “Is HPHT better than CVD?” The short answer is no. Neither growth method is automatically better... Read more...
What Is CVD Lab Diamond?
What Is CVD Lab Diamond?
A CVD lab diamond is a real diamond created in a laboratory using Chemical Vapor Deposition, or CVD, technology. It has the same basic crystal structure, chemical composition, and physical... Read more...
What Is HPHT Lab Diamond?
What Is HPHT Lab Diamond?
An HPHT lab diamond is a laboratory grown diamond created using High Pressure High Temperature technology. This process recreates the intense pressure and heat found deep inside the Earth, allowing... Read more...
What Is Grey Tint in Lab Diamonds?
What Is Grey Tint in Lab Diamonds?
Grey tint in lab diamonds is a subtle body color that makes a diamond appear slightly gray, smoky, or less bright than a neutral white diamond. It is not necessarily... Read more...
What Is Brown Tint in Lab Diamonds?
What Is Brown Tint in Lab Diamonds?
Brown tint in lab diamonds is a subtle warm or brownish body color that can make a diamond appear less icy and colorless than expected. It can result from the... Read more...
What Is Blue Nuance in Lab Diamonds?
What Is Blue Nuance in Lab Diamonds?
Blue nuance in lab diamonds refers to a subtle bluish or grayish blue appearance that can sometimes be visible in a lab grown diamond, especially when viewed from certain angles... Read more...
What Is Strain in a Lab Grown Diamond?
What Is Strain in a Lab Grown Diamond?
Strain in a lab grown diamond refers to internal stress within the diamond crystal structure. It can occur as the diamond forms and is generally associated with the growth environment... Read more...