PROJECT STATUS: Pre-Seed / Prototyping PhaseINVENTION: Multi-Stage Encapsulation of Aesthetic Inclusions in Synthetic Diamonds. OBJECTIVE: Securing $25k – $100k for “Proof of Concept” (POC) laboratory fabrication to validate USPTO Patent Claims.
“We are moving from theoretical design to physical reality. The following technical breakdown details the two-stage CVD-to-HPHT process required to create the world’s first ‘Art-Core’ Diamond.”. “Based on foundational technology first developed and filed with the USPTO in 2008 (App #12/231,410)…”
Interactive Patent: Diamond with Aesthetic Inclusion
Synthetic Diamond Gemstone with Encapsulated Aesthetic Inclusion
An Interactive Guide to the Invention
Invention Overview
This invention provides a new way to create stunning, unique gemstones. It details a specific manufacturing method to permanently encapsulate a pre-formed work of art (like a tiny ruby rose) inside a large, high-quality synthetic diamond, creating a “gem within a gem” for jewelry and decorative arts.
Abstract
A method for fabricating a composite synthetic diamond gemstone. The gemstone comprises a pre-formed aesthetic inclusion (such as a sculpted ruby) encapsulated within a monolithic synthetic diamond. The process involves: a) placing the inclusion in a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) reactor to deposit a rigid preliminary diamond layer; b) transferring the encased inclusion to a high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) press, where the layer acts as a protective barrier; c) subjecting this assembly to an HPHT process to grow a larger, secondary diamond body, fully integrating the inclusion. The resulting rough diamond is then cut and polished.
Summary of the Invention
The core of the invention is a two-stage manufacturing process. First, a pre-formed aesthetic inclusion (e.g., a ruby carved into a rose) is placed in a CVD reactor. A preliminary, protective layer of crystalline diamond is deposited over its surface. This layer must be thick enough to protect the inclusion from the extreme conditions of the next step. Second, the CVD-coated inclusion is transferred to an HPHT press. The preliminary layer acts as a protective shell and a seed crystal, allowing a much larger, secondary body of synthetic diamond to grow around it, fully encapsulating the art object. The resulting rough diamond can then be cut and polished.
The Problem & Opportunity
This section explores the gap in the current market that this invention addresses. It distinguishes between existing technology (which focuses on function) and this invention (which focuses on aesthetics).
Prior Art
The manufacture of synthetic diamonds (both CVD and HPHT) is well-established. Currently, objects embedded in diamonds are for functional purposes, such as:
Microchips
Quantum-grade materials
Electronic or research components
In jewelry, diamonds are valued for color and clarity, but not for containing discrete, pre-formed aesthetic objects.
The Opportunity
No reliable method exists to encapsulate a *fragile* or complex aesthetic object (like a carved ruby) within a large diamond. The extreme pressure and heat of the HPHT process would normally crush or degrade such an object.
This invention solves that problem, creating a new category of gemstone that combines the beauty of a diamond with the artistry of an internal sculpture.
The 4-Step Manufacturing Process
This is the core of the invention. The process is a unique two-stage method (CVD followed by HPHT) that protects the fragile art piece while growing the full-sized diamond around it. Click through the steps to see how it works.
Step 1: Fabricate the Aesthetic Inclusion
First, the work of art is created. This is a discrete, 3D object made from a material that can withstand CVD temperatures (800-1200°C). Examples include a ruby carved into a rose, a small gold sculpture, or a heat-resistant ceramic piece.
Step 2: Deposit Preliminary CVD Layer
The art piece is placed in a CVD reactor. A preliminary diamond layer is grown over its entire surface. This layer is crucial: it must be thick and strong enough to act as a rigid, protective shell, shielding the art piece from the intense pressure of the next step.
Step 3: HPHT Growth of Secondary Diamond
The CVD-coated art piece (the “core assembly”) is moved to an HPHT press. It’s placed in a growth cell with graphite and a metal catalyst. The press applies extreme pressure (5-6 GPa) and heat (1300-1600°C), causing a new, large secondary diamond to grow around the protective CVD shell.
Step 4: Final Cutting and Polishing
The rough, composite diamond is retrieved from the press. It now contains the art piece, safe in its CVD shell, suspended within a larger monolithic diamond. A lapidary then cuts and polishes the rough stone into a finished gemstone, planned to perfectly display the internal art.
ART PIECE (Ruby Rose)
1. Fabricate Inclusion
ART PIECE
2. Apply Protective CVD Layer
ART PIECE
3. Grow Secondary HPHT Diamond
ROSE
4. Cut & Polish Final Gemstone
The Final Product: Article of Manufacture
The result of the process is not just a diamond, but a novel composite gemstone. This section breaks down its structure and describes its visual appearance.
Anatomy of the Gemstone
The finished, polished gemstone consists of three distinct components, all fused into one monolithic article:
The Aesthetic Inclusion: The original work of art (e.g., the ruby rose) at the very center.
The CVD Layer: The first protective diamond layer, fused to the inclusion’s surface.
The HPHT Body: The large, secondary diamond crystal, grown around the CVD layer, forming the main body of the gemstone.
AESTHETIC INCLUSION
CVD LAYER
HPHT BODY
Aesthetic Vision: The Finished Gemstone
The final product is envisioned as a gemstone of unparalleled uniqueness, possessing a “photo quality” realism. Imagine a flawless, clear solitaire diamond, perfectly cut to maximize brilliance. As light enters the stone, it doesn’t just refract into fire and sparkle; it illuminates the centerpiece within.
Suspended in the geometric heart of the clear diamond is a vivid, intricately-carved red ruby rose. The contrast between the diamond’s pure, icy clarity and the rose’s deep, passionate crimson creates a striking visual narrative. The facets of the outer diamond would act as a gallery, offering myriad reflections and views of the internal sculpture, making the rose appear to bloom from within a prism of light. It’s a permanent, wearable piece of art, frozen in a state of perfect preservation.
The Claims
The claims are the legal core of the patent, defining the precise boundaries of the invention. This is what is being claimed as new and unique.
Claim 1 (The Method)
A method for manufacturing a composite synthetic diamond gemstone, comprising:
Providing a pre-formed, 3D aesthetic inclusion.
Placing it in a CVD reactor and depositing a preliminary diamond layer until fully encased.
Transferring the encased core to an HPHT press.
Subjecting the core to an HPHT process to grow a secondary, monolithic diamond body around it.
Claim 8 (The Product)
An article of manufacture, comprising:
A pre-formed, 3D aesthetic inclusion.
A first layer of CVD-formed diamond encasing the inclusion.
A second, monolithic HPHT-formed diamond body surrounding and fused with the first layer, permanently encapsulating the inclusion.