The Diamond Formula: Diamond Synthesis: A Gemmological Perspective

Preface Introduction Early development Percy Bridgman and high pressure physics Principles of diamond synthesis Putting the pieces together Success in diamond synthesis Birth of a billion dollar industry Part 2 Synthetic diamond friend or foe? Synthetic diamonds Gemmology of synthetic diamonds Scientific testing of synthetic diamonds Identification of synthetic diamonds Gemmological testing Specialised separation instruments Treated synthetic diamonds Part 3 New diamond makers CVD and the new breed of diamond makers Gemmology and diamond film technology Other methods of diamond synthesis Epilogue Notes Index.