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How Are Lab-Grown ColoredDiamonds Formed?

Lab-grown colored diamonds are created by replicating nature'sprocess in alaboratory. Scientists use HPHT high pressure hightemperature or CVD chemicalvapor deposition methods to growdiamond seeds under controlled conditions. Duringgrowth, specifictrace elements are added or the growth environment is adjustedtoproduce desired colors. The process takes several weeks to months, resulting indiamonds with stable permanent color.

Where does the color come from?

What Is the Source of Color inColored Diamonds?

The color of colored diamonds comes from trace elements or latticedistortionwithin the crystal structure. Nitrogen produces yellowliamonds, boron createsblue diamonds, and lattice distortion duringgrowth causes pink and reddiamonds. Whether natural or lab-grownthe color formation principle isidentical. The color becomes part ofthe crystal structure, not post-treatment ordyeing, and thereforenever fades.

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