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At Valquère we are deeply committed to delivering lab grown diamonds of the utmost quality. This commitment drives our careful selection of the production method that best compliments the desired diamond’s characteristics, ensuring a lifetime of brilliance and beauty. 

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How are lab grown diamonds created?

Valquère's lab grown diamonds are created using two sophisticated methods that replicate natural diamond formation. The High-Pressure High-Temperature (HPHT) method simulates Earth's mantle conditions, subjecting carbon to extreme pressure and heat to form exceptionally pure diamonds with minimal inclusions. The Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) approach builds diamonds layer by layer in a controlled chamber, where carbon atoms from heated hydrocarbon gas settle onto a diamond seed. While HPHT diamonds offer classic beauty and transparency, CVD allows greater customization of size, color, and shape. Both methods produce diamonds chemically identical to mined ones, combining technological innovation with ethical luxury.

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High-Pressure High-Temperature (HPHT) Method

Formation Process

HPHT diamonds are created by simulating the natural conditions deep within the Earth's mantle. Carbon source material (often a diamond seed) is exposed to extremely high pressure and high temperature. Under these intense conditions, carbon atoms arrange themselves into the crystal structure of a diamond.

Quality and Characteristics

HPHT diamonds are known for their exceptional purity and transparency. The high pressure and temperature eliminate impurities, resulting in diamonds with minimal inclusions and blemishes. These diamonds often have a classic, timeless appearance, and they closely resemble the finest mined diamonds.

Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Method:

Formation Process

CVD diamonds are grown layer by layer in a controlled environment. A diamond seed is placed in a chamber filled with hydrocarbon gas. When heated, the gas breaks down, and carbon atoms settle on the seed, gradually building up the diamond.

Quality and Characteristics

CVD diamonds offer a high degree of customization. Manufacturers can precisely control the growth process to create diamonds with specific attributes, such as size, colour, and shape. This method is known for its versatility and is often used to produce fancy-shaped diamonds.
In summary, both HPHT and CVD methods aim to replicate the natural diamond-growing process but do so in controlled laboratory environments. The choice between the two methods depends on the desired characteristics and the flexibility required for customization. Lab grown diamonds produced using these methods have the same optical and chemical properties as mined diamonds, ensuring they possess the same quality and brilliance while differing only in their origin.
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Stephanie Hesters