Frequently Asked Questions — Dholakia Lab Grown Diamond

Lab Grown Diamonds are diamonds grown in highly controlled laboratory environments using advanced technological processes that duplicate the conditions under which diamonds naturally develop when they form in the mantle, beneath the Earth's crust.

Since they are made of the same material as naturally mined diamonds, they exhibit the same optical and chemical properties.

The Lab Grown diamonds are created with the same chemical compositions as Natural diamonds. The controlled temperature and pressures allow the diamond seed to form the same characteristics as Natural Mined Diamonds. The Diamonds are judged based on 4 C's i.e Carat, Color, Clarity, and Cut. LGDs are graded on the same criteria as mined diamonds, by the same independent gemological laboratories that grade earth-extracted diamonds.Unlike the billions of years it takes to create mined diamonds, lab grown diamonds typically take 2-8 weeks togrow, depending upon the size of a diamond. White diamonds take the longest time to grow, taking about 2-3 weeks to grow a 1-carat diamond.

The process of making lab grown begins with a seed. The diamond seed is used for both the processes of creating a lab grown diamond – CVD and HPHT.

Chemical Vapor Deposition or CVD involves placing the seed in a plasma reactor chamber which has a mix of carbon-rich gases added at low pressures. Microwaves are inserted into the chamber and superheated into a plasma. This creates the optimum conditions for the carbon to deposit on the diamond seed. An ionization process takes place and the diamond seed begins to grow.

High Pressure High Temperature or HPHT involves placing a diamond seed in a carbon medium with a catalyst. Carbon is the building block of all diamonds whether earth mined or made in a lab. High temperature and high pressure are then applied like when a diamond grows in the earth's core. This deposits the carbon on the diamond seed and makes it grow.

While the pricing of Natural Diamonds is determined primarily by the 4C's, the lab grown diamonds have more uniform pricing. As the production of lab grown diamonds is unlimited, they are priced significantly lower than natural diamonds.

Socioeconomic Conscious Luxury – One of the major benefits of lab grown diamonds is that you know exactly where the diamond originated. These diamonds are sustainable and have a minimal environmental impact. They are not associated with child labor, conflict, or environmental destruction.

Beauty & Durability – These diamonds have the same physical, chemical, and optical properties as mined diamonds.

Value & Quality – These diamonds offer excellent value and are more affordable than mined diamonds with no compromise on size or quality.

No, lab grown diamonds are diamonds. Diamond simulants on the other hand are gemstones that may look like diamonds but are made up of different materials and do not have the same durability or brilliance.

Dholakia Group is the parent holding company with over 30 years of experience in the diamond industry. The group's flagship company is Dholakia Lab Grown Diamond Pvt Ltd (DLGD), which oversees multiple specialized ventures in lab grown diamond manufacturing, jewelry creation, technology, and retail. Headquartered in East Rutherford, NJ (USA), with manufacturing facilities in Surat and Mumbai, India, Dholakia Group is committed to sustainability and innovation in the diamond industry.

Dholakia Lab Grown Diamond Pvt Ltd (DLGD) is a part of Dholakia Group and serves as the parent company for multiple diamond and jewelry ventures. Based in Surat, India, DLGD specializes in growing and manufacturing high-quality lab grown diamonds using advanced technology and sustainable practices. DLGD's group companies include Dholakia Technologies LLP, Dholakia Jewels Pvt Ltd (DJPL), Craft Diamonds, Dholakia Retail, Revelation Diamonds, and Imperial Jewels. All operations are powered by solar energy, making DLGD a leader in eco-friendly diamond production.

Dholakia Jewels Pvt Ltd (DJPL) is a lab grown diamond jewelry manufacturer with a Design Center and Manufacturing facility in Mumbai, India. DJPL creates exquisite lab grown diamond jewelry, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern design. As one of the fastest-growing jewelry segments under Dholakia Group, DJPL delivers high-quality, sustainable jewelry to customers worldwide.

Dholakia Group has a global presence with offices in multiple locations:

Head Office (USA): East Rutherford, NJ (USA)
Diamond Manufacturing (India): Surat, Gujarat, India (DLGD)
Jewelry Manufacturing (India): Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (DJPL)

Yes, all Dholakia lab grown diamonds are made using solar power, making them 100% sustainable and eco-friendly. Our manufacturing process follows strict social and environmental norms, and we are committed to sustainability at our core. Look for #solarmadediamonds and #solarmadejewellery as our commitment to green manufacturing.

Dholakia Group stands out because of our complete vertical integration — from rough diamond growing to finished jewelry manufacturing. With 30+ years of diamond industry expertise, solar-powered manufacturing, and dedicated facilities for both diamonds (DLGD in Surat) and jewelry (DJPL in Mumbai), we control every step of the process to ensure quality, sustainability, and value.