Lab-Diamond Maker Reaches 1,000 Carat Milestone, Ships to Customers

Scio’s S3532 Technology. This picture shows 2,4 5mm x 5mm seeds in the reactor growing simultaneously

(IDEX Online News) – Amid the continuing concerns about the infiltration of undisclosed synthetic diamonds entering the market, South Carolina-based Scio Diamond Technology Corporation said it has produced in excess of 1,000 carats of CVD single crystal diamond and has begun delivery to customers.

"As our production rates increase and we build a sustainable diamond seed supply, we are able to begin shipments to our customers,” explained Scio CEO Joe Lancia.”

"Our R&D and Operations personnel have made huge strides in achieving these production rates in a very short time period," said the company’s COO, Mike McMahon. "Our diamond growing personnel will continue their concentration on production, while the balance of our efforts will be focused on efficient, cost-effective fabrication of the diamond products our customers need."

CVD diamonds are created using the chemical vapor deposition process. Earlier this year, a parcel of hundreds of undisclosed CVD synthetics was submitted to IGI’s Antwerp lab. Last month, a smaller number of synthetic stones were detected by GIA’s Hong Kong lab.

Scio said its technology permits it to produce lab-grown diamond in size, color, and quality combinations that are very rare in nature.