Wanneer zijn laboratorium-diamanten uitgevonden?
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Als je je afvraagt hoelang laboratorium-diamanten al bestaan, zul je misschien verrast zijn door het antwoord. De eerste door de mens gemaakte diamanten werden in december 1954 vervaardigd met behulp van de High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT)-techniek. Deze methode bootst het natuurlijke diamantvormingsproces in een laboratorium na door een klein diamantzaadje met koolstofatomen te voeden onder intense hitte en druk.
Wie heeft laboratorium-diamanten uitgevonden?
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Wetenschappers bij General Electric in New York waren de eersten die in 1954 met succes laboratorium-diamanten creëerden voor industrieel gebruik. Tegen begin jaren 2000 was de laboratorium-diamanttechnologie voldoende gevorderd om diamanten van helderdere edelsteenkwaliteit te produceren. Tegen 2010 werden diamenten consistent geproduceerd die op geen enkele manier te onderscheiden waren van uit mijnen gewonnen variëteiten behalve in oorsprong.
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¿Cuánto tiempo tardan en crearse los diamantes creados en laboratorio?
El tiempo que tarda en formarse un diamante viene determinado por su tamaño, pero como guía, un diamante de un quilate suele crecer en aproximadamente dos semanas utilizando uno de los dos procesos de formación más comunes: La alta presión y alta temperatura (HPHT) y la deposición química en fase de vapor (CVD). Las piedras más grandes pueden tardar hasta tres meses en formarse.
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Swarovski is renowned for its mastery of crystal cutting, and its expertise has been passed through generations of craftspeople since 1895 when founder Daniel Swarovski made the first electric crystal cutting machine. Today, the House only works with laboratory grown diamonds that are precision cut to guarantee the best light performance across all our Swarovski Created Diamonds collections.
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Frequently asked questions
Laboratory Grown Diamonds
How are laboratory grown diamonds made?
Laboratory grown diamonds are crafted using scientific processes. The technology is as brilliant as the diamonds themselves and has evolved over time to be able to create jewel quality diamonds. Each diamond forms in its own unique way.
How long does it take to make a laboratory grown diamond?
The two methods of making diamonds in a laboratory work at similar speeds. One is Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and the other is High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT). The size of diamond being grown will determine the time it takes, but as a guide, a one-carat diamond grows in about two weeks. Larger stones may take up to three months to complete.
How long does it take a diamond to form naturally?
Natural diamonds take millions of years to form deep within the earth's mantle under extreme heat and pressure, conditions that are recreated scientifically in a laboratory to grow man-made diamonds in weeks.
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What are Swarovski Created Diamonds?
Title:Swarovski Created Diamonds
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A natural progression of our brand DNA, Swarovski Created Diamonds are laboratory grown diamonds, masterfully cut, intensely bright, and identical to their mined counterparts in every way but how they originate. Formed layer by layer from a carbon seed, they serve as a flawless reflection of nature’s radiance.
The 4Cs Guide of Diamonds
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Universally recognized, the 4Cs are a guiding light in the world of diamonds, helping to determine the quality and value of each stone - the 4Cs stand for color, cut, carat, and clarity. The laboratory grown diamonds in the Galaxy and Eternity collections are graded against these 4Cs by IGI, the International Gemological Institute.
Laboratory Grown Diamonds Buying Guide
Title:Find the perfect piece
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A natural progression of our brand DNA, Swarovski Created Diamonds jewelry are laboratory grown diamonds, masterfully cut, intensely bright, and identical to their mined counterparts in every way but how they originate. Formed layer by layer from a carbon seed, they serve as a flawless reflection of nature’s radiance.