CVD Diamond

There are numerous reasons to consider purchasing a CVD diamond if you’re in the market for that special stone.

Quality :
If you are looking for a diamond of unparalleled quality that shines brighter and whiter than all the rest, a CVD diamond will allow you to have it at a fraction of the cost of a same quality natural diamond. CVD diamonds measure up in both durability and beauty. In fact, it’s possible for CVD diamonds to turn out purer than natural diamonds because they are created under carefully controlled conditions. This makes CVD diamonds a great option for anyone who wants unrivaled color and clarity.

Color :
A CVD Diamond could also be right for you if you’re looking for a fancy colored diamond. Because the CVD process uses natural gas, the color of the diamond can be carefully controlled. While the method is known for producing colorless or near colorless diamonds thanks to the absence of nitrogen, it can also be used to produce blue, pink, or yellow diamonds too with the addition of boron or nitrogen. The cost of naturally mined fancy colored diamonds can be exorbitant due to their rarity, but CVD diamonds make these unique stones accessible to all.

Cost :
In addition to being able to control color, the CVD process also allows scientists to control diamond size and purity. This means there is a consistent influx of high quality diamonds coming out of CVD production facilities. The more readily available the diamond, the less expensive it is. While the process by which CVD diamonds come to market make them more affordable, they are still extremely valuable, and as such, still come at a cost, but a cost that’s relatively less than mined diamonds. The relatively lower cost, though, allows you, the consumer, to focus on qualities you desire in an engagement ring stone like a larger carat weight or a sparklier cut.

Ethics :
While the quality, look, and cost of a diamond is often what first draws us to it, where it comes from is equally as important, if not moreso. With a CVD diamond, you’ll never have to wonder whether your diamond is the result of unethical practices such as forced labor or ecologically damaging mining processes. You can trace the origin of a CVD diamond much easier than you can a natural diamond, and rest easy knowing it didn’t cause any harm to the earth or its people along its journey.

HOW MUCH DOES A CVD DIAMOND COST?

Lab-grown diamonds such as CVD diamonds use far fewer natural resources and labor compared to traditionally mined diamonds and thus, are far less expensive. Although obtaining the stone is less expensive, the cost of cutting and polishing a CVD diamond and designing the product around it is the same as it is for a natural diamond. So, you can still expect to see engagement rings and the like at premium prices, fitting of fine jewelry. However, the prices of these lab diamonds are still substantially lower than naturally mined diamond products at around 50-70% less.