Chinese scientists have created a 3-carat diamond entirely from carbon elements derived from red peony flowers.
The diamond is made from carbon elements sourced from peony flowers. (Illustrative photo: Unplash).
According to Oddity Central, the world’s first diamond created from carbon elements derived from peony flowers was unveiled in Luoyang, Henan Province, China, on April 19.
The company specializing in synthetic diamonds, Luoyang Time Promise, donated this precious gift to the Luoyang National Peony Garden.
Last month, the peony garden provided Luoyang Time Promise with the necessary peony plants for scientists to create this unique diamond, including one nearly 50 years old.
Mr. Wang Jing, CEO of Luoyang Time Promise, stated: “This diamond is valued at 300,000 yuan. It is made from peony flowers using biocarbon extraction technology, capable of withstanding high temperatures and pressures.”
The technology used to transform carbon elements derived from peony flowers into diamonds is quite complex. However, the Chinese company revealed that carbon elements from various sources—including hair, bones, and even flowers—are extracted in a specially designed device that can break the chemical bonds between carbon atoms. These elements are then combined to form a diamond structure, resulting in the actual diamond being formed.
