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Artificial Diamonds

Wired: The New Diamond Age. Two companies in the US have perfected techniques for creating cheap artificial diamonds, virtually indistinguishable from the real thing. The story of how they got there is riveting—retired army generals purchasing cold war soviet technology, veiled death threats to scientists at conferences and best of all, a very real threat to the De Beers diamond cartel / monopoly.

Interestingly, the most important application for the tecnology looks likely to be semi conductors. Diamonds can handle far higher temperatures than silicon, meaning chips so fast that silicon would just melt under the strain.

Personally though, I hope this development strikes a killing blow to the whole diamond industry. See Anil Dash for a good summary of why the world would be better off without it.

Posted 13th August 2003 at 10:43 am

This is Artificial Diamonds by Simon Willison, posted on 13th August 2003.

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  1. Congratulations on your acheivement. I am all excited for being able to buy such diamonds. I might also consider selling them, when the price is right. I would like to know where I can buy such artifivial diamonds and how much it costs per carat. Thank You Malka Eisenberger

    nermalka@thejnet.com - 10th September 2003 01:44 - #

  2. Let me know the adress were a can buy the artificial diamonds. Best regards, theo Huisman

    Theo Huisman - 31st October 2003 16:43 - #

  3. Hi, Sir/Madam: I am a artifical diamond maker. So far, my product is sold for few years in Asia. I am seeking the market in world wide for my product. It is the lowest price but the best product. If you need the further information, please freely contact me at email: saul_diamond@yahoo.com Thank you, saul

    Saul - 13th November 2003 03:48 - #

  4. hi this is Mr:hitesh.shah is one of the artificial ornamant maker in INDIA(GUJARAT).so i need some details such as size, colour and depth details abt artificial diamond. in GUJARAT we r having enough potential mkt.so i would like to make some deal with u.if u have an agency plz let me know the deatils of that.if it is possible to send details by mail with price list plz do for the need full. May,look for positive rep? THANKING U MR:HITESH SHAH INDAI (GUJARAT)

    Mr:HITHESH SHAH - 8th April 2004 09:14 - #

  5. hi this is Mr:Vishal thakkar from INDIA(Mumbai).I am already dealing in artificial stones so please can you give me the details such as size, colour and depth details abt artificial diamond so i would like to have a look at the products manufactured by u.If u have an agency plz let me know.If it is possible to send details by mail with the price list and the photos of the stones. plz do for the need full. May,look for positive reply.Thanking u in anticipation MR:VISHAL THAKKAR INDIA (Mumbai)

    Vishal Thakkar - 13th April 2004 15:51 - #

  6. Hello madam/sir , i am selling aritificial diamond in INDIA(Trichy in Tamilnadu)I want to know about the market places of artificial diamond in allover india.Kindly specify these details to me.you can contect me thorw my Email murugu_be2005@yahoo.co.in Thanking you

    muruganantham - 3rd July 2004 08:53 - #

  7. hi, im interested in artificial dimonds, and its market, if anybody can give information about it. thanking you all of you. my email adress is rsoni47@rediffmail.com

    rajesh soni - 14th July 2004 15:03 - #

  8. This is from Saradhara Paresh I am marketing executive of the reputed company and i want the address and everything regarding artificial diamonds and its prises.

    Saradhara Paresh - 25th August 2004 16:22 - #

  9. HELLO I AM INTERESTED IN BUYING ARTIFICIAL DIAMONDS OF VARIOUS SIZES AND COLOURS PLS CONTACT ME ON MY EMAIL ADDRESS

    HARESH - 21st October 2004 17:50 - #

  10. HELLO I AM INTERESTED IN BUYING ARTIFICIAL DIAMONDS OF VARIOUS SIZES AND COLOURS PLS CONTACT ME ON MY EMAIL ADDRESS hareshl@hotmail.com

    HARESH - 21st October 2004 17:51 - #

  11. hi, I am interested in artificial dimonds, and its market,if u have an agency plz let me know the deatils of that.if it is possible to send details by mail with price list. Kindly send the information in my email id roxyphilip@hotmail.com Thanks Roxy

    Artificial Diamond - 28th October 2004 08:56 - #

  12. I am very interested in a supplier of top quality artificial diamonds, if you can help please reply. thanks, ted fuller

    ted fuller - 3rd December 2004 21:02 - #

  13. How can I buy these artificial diamonds. Is it the ones from nano technology

    rod Lee - 7th December 2004 03:31 - #

  14. hi there.please give me the adress of artificial diamonds and also its price list,as i want to know whats the future of diamond industry.please,please,please give me the adress.

    sanay_2004@yahoo.com - 20th December 2004 15:55 - #

  15. Dear Sirs, I am very much fascinated by your new technology of creating Diamonds. If this is now produced in bulk and is available to be used in jewelry, I would like to hear from you. Please send me the pricelist with pictures and photographs of the product. I am into jewelry design and manufacturing. Awaiting to hear from you soon, I remain. Sincerely Mony My mailing address:(not for publishing) Mony Abraham, P.O.Box 24052, Baltimore, MD 21227

    Mony Abraham - 29th January 2005 15:57 - #

  16. all inquiries from artificial ( imitation ) diamonds are welcome. we deal in imitation coloured diamonds and semi precious gemstones.

    KAMAL SHAH - 30th January 2005 04:58 - #

  17. ATTN:Managing Director I am a financial consultant based in Burkina Faso. I have a client (a widow) she has USDM45,000,000 with a private equity investment trust company for safe keeping only. She wishes to invest in a stable economy. Her interest is in companies with potentials for rapid growth in long terms.My client is interested in placing part of her fund in your company,if your country's bilaws allows foreign investment.You can contact me for more details via my e-mail address with your reference. Yours faithfully, Mr.SALAM AFEN. NB: The fund is free from drug and laundering related offences.EMAIL:financier_consultant_firm@yahoo.com

    MR SALAM AFEN - 15th February 2005 13:01 - #

  18. LOL, that is brilliant : "the fund is free from drug and laundering related offences". Firstly, it's great that the money has nothing to do with getting your whites whiter -- that would be too terrible. Secondly, it's great how specific the spam is about what criminal activities it's NOT involved with -- but what about all the others?

    Meri - 15th February 2005 15:42 - #

  19. "Companies with potentials for rapid growth in long terms" sounds like a good investment strategy to me.

    Dan Phiffer - 16th February 2005 05:30 - #

  20. i am from india.we would like to know more about artificial diamonds.also what kind of sizes are available?what are your prices like?do you have any agent ?does it have all the properties of a diamond?can labs detect the difference? amit

    amit shahq - 9th March 2005 17:51 - #

  21. Hello I would like to know about artificial dimonds and let me know if you have an office. We are in mexico and would like to know everything about your products, Please send me the pricelist with pictures and photographs of the product, colors and sizes.

    Juan - 18th March 2005 20:04 - #

  22. i am intrested in doing buisness in artificial diamonds but for that u are requested to send me deatils of what colour ,clearity,and size diamonds i can get what woul b the approx pric for them i will be highly than full to you and if u have any dealer in india plz send his address and details i am based in delhi

    anmol jain - 16th April 2005 20:34 - #

  23. hoi.. i am come from China and work with artificial jewelry.My product has sold to abroad for few years. some of my products are made up with artificial diamon. I also produce jean with artificial diamon.it is quite popular in south of China now. therefore, i am very interested in your artificial diamon. if the price is acceptable, i believe i can be your good cooperated partner in Asia. please contact me and send me some information about your products. thanks! qingli4000@yahoo.com.cn greetings kiekie

    kiekie - 3rd July 2005 14:55 - #

  24. Diamonds, Engagement Rings, Rings, Jewelry, Wedding Rings, Fine Diamond Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Men's Jewelry, Watches, Children's Jewelry at MySolitaire.com

    Amit Jhalani - 15th July 2005 06:50 - #

  25. am a scamer i will like 2 buy a diamond i need the prices and tell me how i will make payment thanks

    scamer@yahoo.com - 27th July 2005 13:30 - #

  26. MY COMPANY HAVE SOMAMY BIG DIAMONDS FOR SALE WITH A VERY GOOD COLORS OF D.E.F.YOU PLEASE CALL ME AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE MY MAIL.Ph.00236 508146

    DRAME - 4th August 2005 16:51 - #

  27. Diamonds, Engagement Rings, Rings, Jewelry, Wedding Rings, Fine Diamond Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Men's Jewelry, Watches, Children's Jewelry at MySolitaire.com

    Amit Jhalani - 17th August 2005 09:45 - #

  28. I have come to know that some firms in US are making artificial diamonds by CVD technology. I am really thrilled to know that artificial diamonds are made in India. Can you please let me know the details such as clarity, colour, carat, price place of business etc. S.Maria raj.

    S.Maria raj - 22nd August 2005 18:27 - #

  29. sir, am charles talor,liberian citizen . presently on political assylum in nigeria..i have some big money i want to invest on artificial diaminds.. please get back to me for more infomation.. pls do not publish my mail.. thank you.

    charles taylor - 25th November 2005 14:07 - #

  30. Just like a rare jewel, some sweethearts are one of a kind.

    Lamar Cole - 4th February 2006 18:20 - #

  31. I have come to know that some firms in US are making artificial diamonds by CVD technology. I am really thrilled to know that artificial diamonds are made in India. Can you please let me know the details such as clarity, colour, carat, price place of business etc.also what r the basic requirement for the setup to be done in india.

    bharat.g.chhajed - 5th February 2006 13:17 - #

  32. I have come to know that some firms in US are making artificial diamonds by CVD technology. I am really thrilled to know that artificial diamonds are made in India. Can you please let me know the details such as clarity, colour, carat, price place of business etc.also what r the basic requirement for the setup to be done in india.

    bharat.g.chhajed - 5th February 2006 13:19 - #

  33. I have come to know that some firms in US are making artificial diamonds by CVD technology. I am really thrilled to know that artificial diamonds are made in India. Can you please let me know the details such as clarity, colour, carat, price place of business etc.also what r the basic requirement for the setup to be done in india. rishikbc@yahoo.com

    bharat.g.chhajed - 5th February 2006 13:21 - #

  34. I like diamonds!

    kartik shah - 1st March 2006 04:12 - #

  35. Is it possible to share the knowhow and install a plant in India. The diamond processing facility in India is reasonable as compared to qorld over.

    Ravi Nafde - 3rd March 2006 12:13 - #

  36. hi.i am avry much interested in startibng business in artificial diamonds. i want for jewwlery purpose

    rajesh - 12th March 2006 05:18 - #

  37. hahaha.. This is a realy funny article, especialy when I just spent $8K on the best diamond for the money I can buy to propose to my girl. Spending $8K hurts especialy when $5K will be stuck on my credit card for a while... I used this site to compare diamond price, http://www.DiamondPriceComparison.com, i think they saved me monies by quickly giving prices from several stores... easy.. Zach

    Zach - 12th April 2006 06:51 - #

  38. We are looking for buyers of gold,diamonds and copper

    Kalombo - 6th June 2006 15:43 - #

  39. There are two sides to everything.

    Viktor - 27th August 2006 00:22 - #

  40. We're offer 30000 carats arifical diamond. L=165 mm, Ã?=85 mm, W:65000 grams. ICQ: 326-096-574

    RhythmIsMana - 29th September 2006 12:44 - #

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