A method for processing diamonds

摘要

FIELD: processes and equipment for working natural and artificial origin diamonds, possibly in jewelry for refining diamonds and for imparting to them new consumer's properties.;SUBSTANCE: method comprises steps of acting upon crystal with electron beam whose integral flux is in range 5 x 10¹⁵ - 5 x 10¹⁸ electron/cm²; annealing crystal in temperature range 300 - 1900°C and acting with electron beam in condition of electric field having intensity more than 10 V/cm at least upon one local zone of crystal for imparting desired color tone to said zone. Local action of electron beams is realized through protection mask. As irradiation acts in condition of electric field local flaws such as bubbles or micro-inclusions are effectively broken.;EFFECT: possibility for producing diamonds with different local three-dimensional colored images such as letters or patterns of different tints and color ranges.;2 dwg