Loading ...Scientists have figured out a way to make diamonds in a microwave — and it could change the diamond industry
Scientists are creating lab-grown diamonds by placing a tiny fragment of a diamond (a “carbon seed”) in a microwave with varying amounts of carbon-heavy gas.
• The result is a synthetic, ethical diamond with the exact same structure and chemical composition as a diamond that came from the ground.
• It works so well experts reportedly need machines to tell the lab-grown gems apart from natural ones.
• It’s estimated that by 2026, the number of lab-made diamonds will skyrocket to 20 million carats.