Man-made diamonds are chemically identical to mined diamonds and are created in a laboratory. The introduction of large, feasible artificially grown diamonds has sparked controversy about their impact on the diamond industry. There are two reliable methods of making artificial diamonds large enough for jewelry. They may also replace silicon in microchips.
Man-made diamonds, although chemically identical to mined diamonds, are created by engineers in a laboratory. The introduction of large, feasible artificially grown diamonds has sparked a great deal of controversy about the advantages, disadvantages, and strategies associated with these new gems. As more people invest in diamond farming, others are concerned about its impact on the international diamond industry.
Many people believe that the name “artificial” diamonds is something of a misnomer. These gems are not imposters like cubic zirconia, glass, or quartz. Some prefer alternative names such as cultured, cultured, lab, or man-made diamonds, similar to the words used for pearls. On a crystalline level, there are no appreciable differences between dazzling gems that emerge from the ground and those that emerge from a vacuum chamber in terms of cut, clarity, or color.
Engineers have been able to create small diamond shards for industrial use. Diamonds are the hardest substances on earth, so they can easily cut metal. For this reason, industrial saws are often equipped with chipped or dusted diamonds. But it was only in 2004 that companies announced their success in developing methods to produce cultured diamonds large enough to be worn in rings, necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry.
So far, there are two reliable methods of making artificial diamonds large enough for jewelry. One uses a “seed” of a smaller diamond and places additional molten graphite (a form of carbon) under enormous pressure and temperature until it adds to the crystalline structure and makes the seed larger. Another method, called chemical vapor deposition, or CVD, creates a chamber where tiny pieces of diamond precipitate and condense together, like ice crystals, in layers to form a solid deposit. These samples can be easily colored and are generally free of blemishes.
Certified geologists have trouble distinguishing mined diamonds from their manufactured counterparts. Some people believe that the strict line between the origins of the stones is not important. Others argue that consumers want the real thing and won’t settle for anything artificial because it’s not that special, valuable, or traditional.
Another party points out that the diamond monopoly has artificially inflated their value, and has contributed to ideal monetary equivalents by exchanging weapons and slave labor. This perspective sees the sale of artificial diamonds as a humanitarian alternative.
Furthermore, it is noteworthy that even if artificial diamonds do not replace mined diamonds in jewelry, they will almost certainly replace silicon in microchips. This stone is very difficult to overheat or melt. Engineers are already developing the next generation of super-fast computers that use artificial diamonds.
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