Three Types of Diamond you Did Not Know Existed
There are many types of diamonds sold around the world, and people know most of them by name. However, there are an even wider variety that you may not come across in your travels or thought to ask your jeweler about.
GIA Certified HPHT Diamonds
You’ve probably heard by now that GIA does not certify synthetic diamonds, and that is true. Natural HPHT diamonds are an entirely different type of diamond. However, an HPHT pressure set diamond ring may be just the thing you are looking for if real diamonds cost too much to be effectively out of your reach. They exude beauty and permanence, and are usually of a clarity grade higher than VVS2.
Laser Drilled Diamonds
A laser drilled or LD stone is one where single or multiple dark inclusions have been removed using a microscopic laser. The laser creates a channel, which is used to flush out the inclusion, and which does not let any dirt contaminate the inside. This allows a clarity improvement to the tune of one grade, such as from SI2 to SI1.
Clarity enhancement is misunderstood in many circles, in part due to the flood of misleading articles found on the internet. CE diamonds, when processed in the right way, make for a cost effective and beautiful gem purchase.
