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Colored Diamond Jewelry
Colored diamonds are, in fact, natural, authentic diamonds that are subjected to high temperatures and high pressure. The heat and pressure simulate conditions during a diamond's natural formation in the Earth. This causes alterations in the diamond's structure and appearance ─in this case, color. Temperatures reach as high as 3,452 Degrees Fahrenheit to 3,812 degrees Fahrenheit.
Another process is sometimes
employed, called irradiation, for the purpose of natural diamond color
treatment. Irradiation is a type of ionizing radiation and a level of radiation
that will serve a specific purpose. Irradiation is often used for such purposes
as sterilizing objects such as medical instruments as well as food
sterilization. During the 2001 U.S. anthrax attacks, the US Postal Service
irradiated mail to protect members of the US government and other targets.
Irradiations other popular use is in the form of jewelry, diamonds, and
gemstones.
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