Some of the Prestigious ‘Type IIa’ Diamonds
Lab Grown Diamonds have come in to the diamond world as revolutionaries and have changed the business significantly. These diamonds are similar to the mined diamonds, chemically, physically as well as optically. Lab grown diamonds are eco-friendly as they are grown in labs and are not extracted from the earth’s surface. This also makes them averse to conflict as they do not harm the nature in any way. Some people have also seen this as a business opportunity and have started investing in them as they are priced 20-30% less than mined diamonds. Diamonds are classified into various types to define their purity and to state their overall excellence in their fraternity. Out of which, type IIa diamonds are considered to be the purest, rarest and the most valuable form of diamonds. The inexistence of nitrogen atoms in their crystal structure is a feature they are well-known for. They are usually colorless, which adds to their pure nature, and don’t pertain any measurable impurities. Type IIa diamonds account for only 1-2% of all mined diamonds in the world. Cullinan, Kohinoor are examples of Type IIa diamonds. This category of diamonds undergoes very high pressure for a long time of periods and hence they have an irregular shape more often than not. They are highly valuable and are considered as a great investment opportunity.
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