Lab Grown Gemstones
How are lab grown gemstones created?
Gemstones can be created using various techniques, much like lab grown diamonds. One of the most common and oldest methods is the Flame Fusion (or Verneuil) technique. This process involves dropping powdered chemicals through a high-temperature flame, where they melt and fall onto a rotating pedestal to produce a synthetic crystal. It is widely used for creating gems such as synthetic corundum — which includes both sapphire and ruby gemstones — and spinel.
This process is particularly effective for creating emerald, sapphire and ruby. Overall, these methods provide a reliable means of creating a wide range of colored gemstones with consistent quality and characteristics.