General Information – Adamastar

Diamond Types

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 13:45:07 +0000

Technically, there are several different types of diamonds such as ‘Type Ia’ or ‘Type IIa’. 98% of the earth mined diamonds are ‘Type Ia’. ‘Type IIa’ are much rarer as they are a purer Diamond. Only 2% of earth mined diamonds fall into this superior and most expensive category. (Type IIa earth mined diamonds have only been available to celebrities and royalty due to their rarity and steep price). Lab grown diamonds, are ALL Type IIa. This makes our diamonds whiter, brighter, and stronger than most mined diamonds.

This brings us to the fact that type IIa lab diamonds have another property due to their purity. They are also very electrically inductive, perfect for 21^st century electronics. This property is one of the amazing features of lab grown diamonds. These diamonds are semi-conductors. Thus, a jeweller may incorrectly assume that a lab grown diamond is moissanite, but it just means the diamond is electrically conductive. See diamond testers. Electrical currents also flow through diamonds faster and can also handle much higher voltages than silicon, meaning that diamond computers will be more energy efficient. They are also highly thermally conductive, which means diamond-based devices dissipate heat quickly and easily, foregoing the need for bulky and expensive methods for cooling.

Another interesting fact is around diamond’s thermal conductivity. The reason for the slang term for diamonds being called ‘ice’ is not just because they are clear like ice, it is also because of the diamond’s high thermal conductivity. At typical room temperatures your own body temperature is higher than the room’s – including any large diamonds you may just happen to have lying around. If you touch any of these diamonds, their high thermal conductivity carries heat away from your skin faster than any other material. Your brain interprets this rapid transfer of heat energy away from your skin as meaning you are touching something very cold – so diamonds at room temperature can feel like ice.

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Where are Lab Diamonds Grown?

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 13:44:34 +0000

Diamonds are grown all over the world in high-tech facilities staffed by scientists, engineers, and technicians. West to East, here are locations of significant diamond production:

United States
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Germany
Russia
Israel
India
China
Singapore

Adamastar Diamonds truly believes that it matters where your diamonds come from, and that the purchase of a lab diamond is an investment in the future.

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Do Lab Diamonds change Colour over time?

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 13:33:02 +0000

No. Some detractors will try to say that a lab grown diamond ‘fades’ over time. Your laboratory grown diamond will not change its appearance and will not fade, discolour or cloud over time, as it has the same physical and chemical properties as an earth mined diamond. It will look the same in a million years as it does the day you received it. The only way that a lab diamond could be damaged is the same way that a mined diamond could be damaged, by being chipped by accident or heat damaged by a careless jeweller repairing the ring.

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Can I Re-sell a Lab Grown Diamond?

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 13:32:24 +0000

Yes. There is a small but growing re-sale market for laboratory grown diamonds Just like mined diamonds. A purchaser of a lab created diamond can expect to resell their lab diamond at a similar discount to what they would receive if selling a second hand mined diamond.

Adamastar Diamonds will gladly purchase laboratory-grown diamonds from you, providing of course it is not damaged or chipped.

Because lab diamond gemstone sales are relatively new, there are not as many outlets that will buy back a lab grown diamond, yet. Pawn shops and traditional jewellers may not yet buy lab diamonds however, that is changing as the industry grows.

It is important to note that both grown & mined diamonds do not increase in value over time, relative to inflation, and should not be considered an investment.

Adamastar Diamonds suggests that you view their lab diamond purchase as a luxury, discretionary purchase, not an investment. You should never expect to be able to sell your diamond for more or the same of what you originally paid for it at retail, whether natural or lab grown, relative to inflation. This is because retailers who buy your diamond from you must be able to re-sell that stone for a profit.

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