State-of-the-Art HPHT (High Pressure High Temperature) Technology

State-of-the-Art HPHT (High Pressure High Temperature) Technology

The extraordinary beauty of Bellataire diamonds is a culmination of HPHT (High Pressure High Temperature) technology and the traditional values that distinguish the world's finest diamonds. Exceptional in their exquisite "colorlessness", Bellataire diamonds have virtually none of the inclusions or fluorescence that mar the beauty of the vast majority of the world's gem diamonds. Bellataire diamonds are polished by world-renowned cutters, resulting in elegant shapes with maximum scintillation.

The advanced HPHT (High Pressure High Temperature) technology that restores Bellataire diamonds to their pristine state was originally developed by General Electric and Lazare Kaplan International. The colorless, natural diamonds that are destined to become Bellataire diamonds became "off color" when their atomic structure was misaligned during their travels to the surface of the earth. The original colorless state is spontaneously restored through HPHT (High Pressure High Temperature) by the same intense heat and pressure that is present in the Earth's mantle.

Bellataire diamonds are classified as Type IIa because they do not contain nitrogen. Such exceptional purity distinguishes Bellataire from over 99% of all diamonds. Moreover, because of their unique qualities, Type IIa's represent a disproportionately large percentage of the greatest diamonds of the world. The Star of Sierra Leone (968.80 carats) and the Jonker (726.60 carats) are among the seven largest diamonds ever found and are colorless Type IIa's.

Every Bellataire Diamond > ¾ carat is accompanied by a full Grading Report from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Furthermore, each Bellataire diamond is laser-inscribed for authenticity and identification. All Bellataire diamonds are processed by HPHT (High Pressure High Temperature).

Bellataire diamonds are available in all traditional shapes and in sizes. Their extraordinarily high quality and rarity appeal to those who will settle for nothing less. For those who set their standards high, Bellataire is the diamond of choice. As diamonds are the ultimate gemstone, Bellataire is the ultimate diamond.