Our Process

Diamonds are considered one of the most valuable and sought-after gemstones in the world. For many years, diamonds were only available through mining, but with advances in technology, laboratory grown diamonds have become a popular and ethical alternative.

Craft in Every Piece

The creator of one of Hollywood’s most sought-after collections of platinum jewelry, Philip Press is a renowned master platinumsmith, leading diamond and gemstone expert, and preeminent jewelry designer. Press has bejeweled a multitude of celebrities, collectors, even royalty, for a wide variety of high-profile events, including the Oscars, Golden Globes and Emmy awards. His exquisite designs appear frequently at various bridal, fashion, charity and luxury events alongside other leading brands and artists. Press has established himself as the designer of choice for stars, mogul couples and other discerning jewelry aficionados, as well as the betrothed.

LUCID: A Superior Choice

Among the various brands of laboratory grown diamonds, LUCID stands out as a superior choice due to their exceptional quality, which is a result of the advanced technology and controlled environment used to create them.

LUCID laboratory grown diamonds are produced using a state-of-the-art technology. Unlike other laboratory grown diamonds, LUCID diamonds are created using a plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process, which results in diamonds that are purer and more durable. This process involves growing diamonds layer by layer, using a high-temperature microwave plasma reactor, ensuring that each diamond is created with the highest level of precision.

Sustainable and Beautiful

LUCID laboratory grown diamonds are far superior to other laboratory grown diamonds due to the advanced technology and controlled environment used to create them. They are free of impurities, have perfect optical quality, and are certified as the purest type of diamonds. These qualities make LUCID diamonds an ethical and sustainable choice for those looking for a high-quality diamond that is both beautiful and valuable.

Innovation, Style & Sustainability

Superior Control & Precision

What sets LUCID laboratory grown diamonds apart from other laboratory grown diamonds is the superior level of control and precision used in the manufacturing process. The environmental conditions in which LUCID diamonds are produced are carefully controlled, with any impurities being removed during the growth process. This ensures that LUCID diamonds are free of any flaws, and the quality of the final product is always consistent. This is something that cannot be achieved in a natural diamond, and it is an added advantage of LUCID laboratory grown diamonds.

The Perfect Optical Quality

One of the most important factors that make LUCID diamonds far superior to other laboratory grown diamonds is their perfect optical quality. The optical properties of diamonds determine their brilliance, fire, and sparkle, which are essential for the diamond to look stunning. LUCID diamonds have a perfect optical quality due to the precise control over the growth process, which ensures that the diamond has the ideal combination of carat weight, cut, color, and clarity. This results in a diamond that is not only beautiful but also looks and performs just like a natural diamond.

On Par with Rare & Natural Diamonds

The superior quality of LUCID laboratory grown diamonds has also been acknowledged by the industry, with the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) certifying them as Type IIa diamonds. Type IIa diamonds are the purest type of diamonds and are extremely rare in nature. This certification confirms that LUCID diamonds are not only superior to other laboratory grown diamonds but are also on par with the rarest and most valuable natural diamonds.