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CVD Diamonds
They are lab-ground, mostly inside a reactor, treated to extreme heat, Pressure and gases.
PRODUCTION TIME 5-15 days
Chemical & Physical Properties Same as natural diamonds
PRICE: 20 – 25% cheaper than mined diamonds
QUALITY: Flawless Diamonds can me made in large numbers under lab condition less inclusions
CVD Diamonds are conflict-free diamonds
Less environmentally polluting
Resale Value is better in CVD diamonds
Natural Diamonds
Natural diamonds were created millios off years ago out of carbon deposits, at a depth of over 150 kms into the earth’s mantle.
FORMATION TIME More then a million years
A mineral composed hard and adamantine
Very expensive. 1 Carat solitaire priced upwards of Rs3 lakh
Flawless diamonds are rare – and expensive. High level of inclusions in lower grade diamonds
Diamonds are still smuggled out of conflict zones in Africa. These are popularly known as blood diamonds
Depth mining is not environment-friendly
Resale value is better in natural diamonds