Have you heard about the diamond hybrid? If you are looking for an environmentally and socially responsible diamond alternative that won’t cost you a small fortune, take a look at the diamond hybrid. It is the diamond equivalent to the cultured pearl. The diamond hybrid is composed of non precious core crystals which are combined with infused amorphous diamond, which is man made. During the creation, a core stone, we call the seed, is wrapped and layered with an amorphous diamond composed of tiny diamond crystals. It is then put into a chamber of intense heat and pressure. This process infuses the diamond crystals into the upper layers of the seed, fusing the diamond crystals together resulting in the final product. The result is a diamond hybrid that has the same characteristics as a diamond. The diamond hybrid has a color grade of FG and comes with a lifetime warranty against color changes or loss of brilliance.

Created diamond has carbon bonds, just like a natural diamond. However, it is created using modern methods sparing the land from environmentally disruptive mining. The outer surface hardness of Diamond HybridTM is approximately 9.6 on the Mohs scale, natural diamond is 10. Diamond HybridTM, like natural diamond, does register the diamond signature on a microspectroscopy test (lab test to identify and chart the presence of diamond). Unlike other simulants that register a false positive, Diamond Hybrid registers clearly and precisely the diamond signature present in the stone’s make-up. However it will not test as a natural diamond on a thermal tester.

With the money you save on a diamond hybrid, you can indulge in the ring of your or her dreams! Elizabeta Jewelry offers a free 1 carat diamond hybrid with the purchase of an engagment ring! If you would like to shop, click on the blog entry title to be redirected to Elizabeta Jewelry.