Many times, you look at a diamond and are fascinated by its beauty. Well, diamonds are made to be admired, not only for their brilliance but also for the value they hold. There are a variety of diamonds available in the market, but only lab-grown and natural diamonds are real. Other options, such as moissanite and cubic zirconia, which look similar to diamonds and once took the jewellery industry by storm, are not diamonds at all.
While we look back on history, no one would imagine recreating something similar to a diamond, but with technological advancement, it did come true. The concept of CVD diamonds broke out. The invention is not new, but still, many have not accepted it. This brief note regarding CVD and natural diamonds will highlight the understanding of diamonds.
What are CVD diamonds?
When CVD diamonds (chemical vapor deposition) were first introduced, many mistaken them for duplicates and fake diamonds. They also didn’t get much acceptance from people. This might be due to a lack of information or proper knowledge about CVD diamonds and myths regarding them, i.e, the myth that they do not hold value and are not as real as natural diamonds.
To understand the concept, let's dive into the brief meaning of CVD diamond.
What are CVD diamonds?? CVD diamonds are a recent development in lab-grown diamond production. This technique creates diamonds by depositing carbon atoms onto a substrate in a low-pressure environment of lab-grown, which are real diamonds, created in an artificial environment under specialized care with the same carbon crystallization process as mined diamonds. These diamonds are genuine in every sense. For every diamond to be called a genuine diamond, it must possess the 4Cs: clarity, color, carat, and cut.
While Natural diamonds are mined from the core of the earth, which is formed after billions of years. from unethical mining to environmental degradation, natural diamonds have surrounded themselves with multiple controversies , sparked a global renouncement of natural diamonds which then led to a significant decrease in their demand in the last decade among socially and environmentally conscious consumers. As a result, the demand for ethical and environmentally friendly alternatives such as CVD diamonds has risen significantly.
Common facts about CVD and natural diamonds:
Hence both natural and CVD diamonds are more alike and possess similar characteristics.
Difference between them:
The economic value of CVD:
The myth that CVD diamonds hold no value for the long term is being spread at large in the market among buyers, it is as untrue as the myth that eating seeds can grow a plant inside your stomach. just like eating seeds has no connection to growing plants inside your stomach, the diamond's value is not determined based on its formation but according to the 4cs. Hence, the CVD diamonds hold their value for the long term without jeopardizing their quality.
How to value a CVD diamond:
Every diamond is given certificates from IGI, GIA, and many other reputed institutes based on its 4cs color, carat, clarity, and cut. This certificate bears the guarantee of authenticity and quality while ensuring the diamond meets its highest industrial standards.
The clearer the diamond, the higher its value. Thus, the CVD diamond value is determined majorly by its clarity:
High values for higher clarity grades such as FL (flawless), IF (internal flaw), and VVS1/VVS2 (very very slightly included) are extremely rare and command premium prices.
Whereas the lower clarity grades such as SI1 and I1 are more affordable than above-graded diamonds.
Tips to follow for the actual valuation of diamonds:
- - Always purchase from legitimate sellers either online or offline.
- - Analys the concept of 4Cs: color, carat, cut and clarity.
- - Do ask for bills and certificates of diamonds (must be from reputed institutes) from the seller.
- - Cross-verify the diamond price from the certificates based on clarity & color i.e VVS1, IF, D, or F colored.
- - Do verify the guarantee, warranty, and buy-back policy.
- - Do verify the terms and conditions and other policies.
Conclusion:
The CVD invention is considered to be the most affordable invention of mankind as it provides the perfect blend of brilliance at the same time saving the environment & pocket. As it is crystal clear from the above exploration about the diamond world, the diamonds formed in laboratories or earth cores are alike with no difference at all except saving our beloved Mama Earth.