CVD (created diamond) diamonds are the most affordable diamonds on the market today, and they have the same physical, chemical, and optical properties as natural diamonds; except, of course, they’re lab-grown. There are several reasons why CVD diamond are becoming more popular than natural diamonds, but one of the biggest reasons why people opt for them over real diamonds is their cost effectiveness. CVD diamonds are also less likely to chip or break because they don’t have any imperfections that would make them more fragile than other types of diamonds.
How Are They Different?
Diamonds are commonly judged by 4C’s: cut, color, clarity and carat. While these characteristics help determine a diamond’s value, other factors such as material and durability also matter. Both real diamonds and CVD diamond shine bright, but you can use these five ways to distinguish between them . In most cases, customers will be more impressed with a piece of jewelry that lasts longer than one that breaks or needs frequent repairs. When it comes to picking out your perfect piece of jewelry, choose CVD diamond over real ones! They’re sure to make an impression on your loved ones for years to come.
Cut Quality
Although experts say that a diamond’s cut quality accounts for about 50% of its overall beauty, many people are misinformed about how to evaluate a diamond’s cut. They believe that if you pick up two diamonds and try to view them from above, you should be able to tell which one is better just by looking at it. The reality is much different. When viewed head-on, two diamonds with perfect cut qualities will look exactly alike.
It’s only when they’re placed in different light settings that one diamond can shine brighter than another. Most diamonds sold today (both real and synthetic) have excellent quality cuts—but as a general rule, they still pale in comparison to certified CVD diamond. In fact, most jewelers won’t even attempt to sell a non-CVD diamond because they know there’s no way to compete on price or quality. If you want an exceptional stone without paying exorbitant prices, go with CVD diamonds.
Color Quality
While color is an important consideration in choosing a diamond, there are plenty of other factors that come into play. The GIA grades diamonds on a letter-grading scale of D to Z, but diamonds with lower color grades (G to I) can still be very beautiful and quite affordable. In fact, many people choose a diamond in color grade H or I because they have a unique clarity quality: When you see them up close, these lower-color diamonds have what’s called adamantine sparkle. That refers to an intense light-reflecting quality that makes them extremely attractive and noticeable at first glance. As long as your budget allows for it, we recommend looking at diamonds in all color grades. You might find one that looks even better than higher-color alternatives—and for much less money!
Clarity and Polish Quality
When it comes to choosing a diamond, your first consideration should be clarity. The term refers to how clear a diamond is, and not just for optical purposes (i.e., being able to see its real beauty). When a diamond lacks clarity, it is possible that something is causing imperfections like inclusions and clouds within it—something that may not be visible from its surface or at all times under normal lighting conditions. Even if you can’t see them with your naked eye or up close under ideal conditions, these issues will affect light refraction as you move away from your stone and across its facets. This effect will make your diamond appear duller than one without inclusions or clouds.
For example, an SI1-clarity diamond has minor inclusions while an SI2-clarity diamond has medium ones. An SI3-clarity diamond has severe inclusions while an I1-clarity diamond has very severe ones. And an I2-clarity diamond has very very severe ones! So when shopping for diamonds online, always look at their clarity grade before making any decisions about what type of ring setting to purchase; there’s no point spending thousands on a beautiful engagement ring only to have it ruined by poor quality stones! But don’t worry: even though they’re graded on different scales, all types of diamonds have similar levels of clarity and polish quality because they are cut by machines using advanced technology rather than mined out of mines.
4C’s For Both Stones
The 4C’s in diamond-grading refer to carat, cut, color and clarity. And just like real diamonds, CVD’s meet each of these criteria as well. But what really makes them better? You might be surprised. Let’s take a look at each of these characteristics: carat-weight; cut; color; and clarity. A Cut Above The Rest: When it comes to overall appearance, a lot of people prefer a rounder shape for its glamour appeal. After all, round diamonds tend to have more brilliance than their other shapes due to reflection off their surface angles when viewed from different angles.
However, not everyone agrees that round is best. For example, some experts believe that princess cuts offer even greater brilliance because they feature 58 facets instead of 58 (for rounds) or 48 (for emerald cuts). What about CVD’s? They’re available in every shape imaginable including hearts, ovals and marquise. So if you want your diamond to reflect light back into your eyes with maximum efficiency. You’re free to choose any style you want—real or synthetic. At first glance, there doesn’t seem to be much difference between a real diamond. And a manmade one when it comes to size or weight.
Cost Vs. Benefit Comparison
CVD diamonds are grown in a lab, meaning they’re lab-created and not natural. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be just as beautiful as real diamonds. First, understand what a real diamond looks like: it has an F rating on a particular grading scale called The Four C’s (Cut, Clarity, Color and Carat). This rating is then used to compare similar diamonds at different price points.
A real diamond also has clarity issues. For example, a common impurity found in gem-quality natural diamonds is nitrogen; only 10% of mined diamonds (rough stones) will have almost no nitrogen impurities at all! That means 90% of diamonds you see for sale online or in jewelry stores have some level of inclusion or other imperfection. In contrast, CVD diamonds are rated D through J for color. And VVS1 through VS2 for clarity (the highest grades achievable by man). So there is virtually no difference between these synthetic gems and their natural counterparts. And while there’s nothing wrong with buying a real diamond if you want one.