The technology behind lab diamonds has made crucial advances in recent years, allowing companies to grow higher quality synthetic diamonds more rapidly and more cheaply. As lab grown diamonds also consist of carbon atom’s structures, they display the same chemical and optical characteristics of a natural diamond crystal produced by the geological processes.

This has created a unique opportunity for the industry as well as some risks. The course discusses:

• History of lab grown diamonds
• Industrial use.
• Various methods of production
• Risks and Cautions
• Threats and opportunities
• Methods of identification.
• Implementation in fine jewelry

Practical lab will allow students to learn about all the tests available, from observing the basic tests to using the most advanced equipment designed specifically for separating natural diamonds from lab-growns.