Lab-Grown Diamond Rough: Selection & Appreciation Guide

Lab-grown diamond rough is a fascinating material, and the community of hobbyist faceters is growing fast. But there's almost no good information out there on how to select and work with it.

This guide covers: the CVD vs HPHT growth process and how it affects the rough, how to evaluate a rough crystal for faceting potential, common inclusions and what they mean, which shapes and sizes are worth cutting, tools and equipment for working with diamond rough, and where to source quality rough.

Written for the serious hobbyist who wants to move beyond quartz and into diamond.