Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diamond Hybrid®?
Diamond Hybrid® creates the look and feel of a natural diamond by combining man made diamond crystals and a non-precicious 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®”.
How is created diamond different than natural diamond?
Created diamond has carbon 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. Click here to read more about the Diamond Hybrid Comparison.
Why doesn't Diamond Hybrid® "beep" on a thermal tester?
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 customers alike. Since Diamond Hybrid® can not be visually detected from natural diamond, this ensures that it will not be accidentally mistaken for one. This is why we use the the Ramen Test to differentiate and identify Diamond Hybrid®.
If the outer surface is created diamond, what is the core?
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 vvith 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”.
How can you be sure it is a REAL Diamond Hybrid® product?
Diamond Hybrid® is the ONLY product of its kind to be offered by Stuller, the worlds largest jewelry wholesaler! Diamond Hybrid® is the ONLY product of its kind to use a patent pending process that legitimately presents itself as Diamond Hybrid®…no other! Diamond Hybrid® is sold at more than 75 stores nationwide and has been in business for 10 years. No one else can make this claim. Diamond Hybrid® is only sold by select online jewelry sites and NEVER allowed on E-bay or Craig’s List except for previously owned and verified sellers. Again, we have specific safeguards to protect our consumers. Any Jeweler that knowingly sells a product claiming to be Diamond Hybrid® found to be a fraudulent product and illegal use of our registered Trademarks, is subject to civil suit and criminal prosecution in Federal Court. Click here to read more on Protecting Our Trademark.
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