When a woman reflects about her glistening HPHT (high-pressure high-temperature) diamond and remembers how fortunate she was to receive it, she thinks about the time her heart skipped in rhythm when she heard those tender, loving words, "Will You Marry Me?"  In this article, we will discuss how this magnificent journey actually started much earlier.  An HPHT diamond set in an engagement ring is a continuance of an astounding multi-billion year process. The diamond is a crystallized morsel of eternity, and the life we behold, here on earth.

An HPHT diamond is born from the earth, as natural as the Hope diamond or any of the diamonds in the British crown jewels. There are types of diamonds that sprinkled from the sky in meteorites and micro-diamonds that formed in the fireworks display of asteroids initiating contact with the Earth. However, an HPHT diamond originates from a low-nitrogen, brownish diamond (rare Type IIa), found in lush, exotic and uniquely resource-rich locations, such as Australia.

A clarity enhanced diamond is a natural diamond, mined from the earth, that has simply been upgraded in clarity.  A great example of a diamond suitable for enhancement would be a diamond that possesses:

Color grades from D - J
An excellent to very good cut
A size of 1 carat or larger

When it comes to diamonds, every woman appreciates a larger stone.   However, when shopping for diamonds, one can find higher clarity graded gems.  Costs can start to add up very quickly for those appearing flawless.  This is where clarity enhanced diamonds shine, especially if you have a set budget, and still want that larger, sparkling beauty on your finger.  All at a much lower price than their natural brethren.