FAQ

Diamond Hybrid creates the look and feel of a natural diamond by combining man made diamond crystals and a non-precious core.  The diamond crystals, in a patented process, are infused into the outer surface of the core.  The crystals actually penetrate the core surface to become a permanent part of the newly created Diamond Hybrid.  The infused layer will never peel or disconnect.  What sets Diamond Hybrid entirely apart from any other diamond simulant  is that Diamond Hybrid is the first and only product that actually uses created diamond and non-precious materials to create the look and feel of a mined diamond.  Many people now believe that Diamond Hybrid is "Doing for Diamond what Cultured did for Pearl."

Created diamond has natural bonds, as does natural diamond.  However, rather than digging through the earth, disrupting the natural environment and stirring controversy, created diamond is brought about using modern methods in a laboratory environment.  The outer surface hardness  of Diamond Hybrid is approximately 9.6 on the Mohs scale, natural diamond is 10.  Diamond Hybrid, 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.

Diamond Hybrid will not beep on conventional and new generation diamond testers because the heat signature is different than that of natural diamond.  This acts as a safeguard for both retailer and customer alike.  Since Diamond Hybrid cannot be visually detected from natural diamond, this ensure that it will not be accidentally mistaken for one.  This is why we use the Raman Test to differentiate and identify Diamond Hybrid.

The core is a proprietary element that we do not disclose for patent reasons.  It is made up of many materials that work to support and enhance the beauty, durability and creation of Diamond Hybrid.  Much the same way that a cultured pearl has a non-precious core and a real outer surface, Diamond Hybrid has a non-precious core with real diamond on the entire outside surface.  Of course in the case of the pearl, the oyster takes on the work.  The Diamond Hybrid product is created in the lab.  Diamond Hybrid and cultured pearl share one other characteristic.  Visually, both are indistinguishable from their natural "cousins."

Because we are unable to hold back-orders, we will do our best to notify you when we restock any out-of-stock stones.  We will be happy to take your order at that time.

There is a $25.00 shipping and handling charge that will be added to all orders.

The cost for shipping an order overnight is $40.00.