Certified by the International Gemological Institute, the emerald-cut diamond has been classified as the purest type IIa, which is said to be extremely rare in nature. The E colour stone with VVS2 clarity will retail for about US$7,600 (A$7,380).
Gemesis director of marketing Martin DeRoy said the diamond marked “a significant milestone” for the company.
“Gemesis is proud to offer this new choice – lab-created diamonds that possess the same exceptional quality, colour and clarity as mined diamonds. We look forward to continuing to produce high colours (D to F) in larger sizes, with increased regularity in the near future.”
According to JCK, D.NEA Diamonds claimed to have the largest, whitest, cleanest lab-grown diamond in March 2013 after having a 1.07-carat synthetic diamond certified by the American Gem Society. At that time, the stone was selling for US$5,767 (about A$5,600).
Gemesis Diamond Company specialises in lab-grown diamonds and jewellery. It is reportedly “the world’s principal distributor” of such items.
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