How Color-Enhanced Diamonds Are Created

 
Color enhancement was initially started because the demand for clear, white diamonds exceeded their supply in the 19th century. Scientists went to work to find out how to correct the color of diamonds that weren’t uniform in appearance. Through a process known as High Pressure High Temp (HPHT), diamonds were able to have their color enhanced to match what people were looking for.

During the 1950s, color-enhancing white diamonds became more popular due to their lower cost than naturally colored diamonds. However, recently, diamond scientists began experimenting with creating different colors in these enhanced diamonds. With different temperatures and pressures, diamonds can change color and reveal a whole rainbow of shades to choose from.

Benefits of Color-Enhanced Diamonds Over Gemstones

 
Color-enhanced diamonds offer the same longevity as traditional diamonds if they aren’t exposed to extremely high heat or pressure. They have the same hardness, making them more capable of standing up to daily wear than gemstone options.

Choosing to have all color-enhanced diamonds on a piece of jewelry also allows for a more uniform appearance when worn. Colored diamonds will all reflect light similarly, giving a consistent look. Different gemstones will all reflect light in unique ways, leaving some looking duller or simply different than the other stones in the setting.

Finally, color-enhanced diamonds come in many shapes and sizes to meet your personal style. It’s often challenging to find gemstones that are smaller than 1.5mm. This can be discouraging if you want a smaller piece of jewelry for everyday wear. Color-enhanced diamonds come in sizes and shapes like traditional diamonds, making your options endless!

Color-enhanced diamonds create a piece of jewelry as unique as you, giving you a beautiful way to showcase your PRIDE.