Technology
How it works
Latitude laboratory created diamonds are visually, physically, and atomically identical to their mined counterparts; in essence, they are just as "real" as those from the earth's core. Each is in itself a rare article – all of our diamonds are brilliantly As Grown, with no post-growth enhancements, and are classified at the highest level of purity, Type IIA, representing just 1-2% of all diamonds.
Our pioneering and patented crystal growth technology, developed through the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, D.C., enables us to create bespoke, above-ground diamonds of the highest quality. A revolutionary diamond, for the modern era.
Our pioneering and patented crystal growth technology, developed through the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, D.C., enables us to create bespoke, above-ground diamonds of the highest quality. A revolutionary diamond, for the modern era.
Seed to stone
1. Setting the stage
The Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) diamond growth process begins with our high-quality Type IIA ‘seeds,’ or thin slices of diamonds. Once placed inside of our proprietary growth chambers, we introduce a tailored mixture of carbon-rich gases, heating them to create a greenhouse-like environment mirroring natural growth conditions.Through the art and magic of science, of discovery and evolution – over time, pure carbon organically bonds with each seed, atom by atom, resulting in the growth of new crystalline structure.
2. diamond Growth
3. A Diamond in the rough
Once the rough diamonds have reached their optimal height, our team of scientists remove them from the growth chamber, proceed with quality assurance testing, and shepherd the best-of-the-best through to our finishing stages.Each Latitude diamond is then planned, cut and polished by our expert artisans to amplify its brilliance. Finally, it is graded and certified by the world's leading independent laboratories, responsible for assessing the top mined gemstones in the world.
finishing stages
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Planning
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Cutting
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Polishing
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Certification
Sustainability in the laboratory
A peek inside our Washington, D.C. laboratory – where our talented, diverse team of engineers, scientists, and production specialists lead with innovation and ingenuity.
PEOPLE — We vow to protect the health and safety of our employees at every turn, promoting diversity and gender equality across teams, and living the values embedded within our Human Rights Policy and Code of Ethics.
PLANET — Audited by SCS Global Services, our production facility operates wholly through the lens of sustainability – from continuously implementing impact reduction measures, to defining net-new practices in pursuit of Net Zero.
PEOPLE — We vow to protect the health and safety of our employees at every turn, promoting diversity and gender equality across teams, and living the values embedded within our Human Rights Policy and Code of Ethics.
PLANET — Audited by SCS Global Services, our production facility operates wholly through the lens of sustainability – from continuously implementing impact reduction measures, to defining net-new practices in pursuit of Net Zero.
The future of diamonds
Believe in a new story about diamonds — one guided by the brilliance of science, the innovation of technology, and the freedom of self-discovery. 100% Climate Neutral, As Grown, fully traceable diamonds created with purpose.
