Record breaking 35-Carat Lab-Grown Diamond
Maitri Lab-Grown Diamond Breaks Records
Maitri Lab-Grown Diamonds has unveiled its record breaking 35-carat lab-grown diamond, beating the previous record by a slim margin. The impressive stone is slightly larger than the record-setting 34.59-carat lab-grown diamond graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and announced only a month ago.
Maitri, a company with a global footprint including offices in Surat, India, and New York, produced the emerald-cut, Type IIa stone using the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process. The process took approximately 1,800 hours, equivalent to 75 days, to grow the diamond.
IGI certification
The International Gemological Institute (IGI), certified the 35-carat stone as H color, SI1 clarity. It labelled this gem as the largest polished lab-grown diamond to date.
IGI North America President Avi Levy praised this impressive feat, stating, “IGI is proud to certify new benchmarks like this exceptional lab-grown diamond from Maitri. The increasing sophistication and quality of achievements we’re seeing from the top producers are remarkable.”
The Showcase in Las Vegas
Jewellers attending the JCK Las Vegas show will have a unique opportunity to view this remarkable gemstone up-close, as it will be displayed at Maitri’s booth.
Maitri announced the upcoming display, declaring, “We are thrilled to unveil this remarkable 35-carat lab-grown diamond, an achievement which follows extensive research and development efforts, reflecting our dedication to excellence. Having this milestone certified by IGI strengthens its authenticity and pedigree, reinforcing our position of leadership in the industry and showcasing the immense potential of lab-grown diamonds.”
IGI’s President, Avi Levy, emphasised the importance of these advances, saying, “These breakthroughs also underscore how vital screening, grading, and disclosure are, in the interest of continued confidence and growth for our industry.”
IGI will also provide onsite diamond screening and grading services at JCK Las Vegas, and will host two JCK Talks sessions.