CVD Diamond
CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) is a method of creating lab-grown diamonds where a diamond seed is placed in a chamber filled with carbon-rich gas that crystallizes onto the seed, growing a diamond layer by layer.
The CVD process occurs at lower pressures and temperatures than HPHT method, typically around 800-1200°C. This method allows for greater control over diamond quality and can produce large, high-quality diamonds with excellent clarity and color. The process takes several weeks to grow a diamond.
CVD diamonds are chemically and physically identical to natural diamonds and often exhibit superior color and clarity. They may occasionally require post-growth treatment to enhance or stabilize color.