# Alibaba Now Sells $200,000 Diamond-Making Machines—Is It Time to Start Your Gem Empire? 💎

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/alibaba-now-sells-200-000-diamond-making-machines-is-it-time-to-start-your-gem-empire/291087>\
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**Created:** [September 11, 2024, 4:16am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/alibaba-now-sells-200-000-diamond-making-machines-is-it-time-to-start-your-gem-empire/291087 "2024-09-11T04:16:52Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 11, 2024, 4:16am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/alibaba-now-sells-200-000-diamond-making-machines-is-it-time-to-start-your-gem-empire/291087/1 "2024-09-11T04:16:52Z")

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**Summary:**

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1. **Diamond-Making Machines on Alibaba**  
Alibaba is now offering diamond-making machines for around $200,000, reflecting a trend toward democratizing diamond production. These machines use methods like High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) to create lab-grown diamonds.

2. **Operational Challenges**  
Despite their availability, operating these machines requires significant expertise and resources. HPHT presses need high-quality graphite, metal catalysts, and precise control systems, while CVD machines require methane, hydrogen, and advanced microwave or hot filament technology.

3. **Complexity and Costs**  
Running a diamond-making operation involves handling hazardous materials, managing high-pressure equipment, and processing diamonds into finished products. While machines are more accessible, setting up a productive operation demands substantial investment and technical know-how.

**Read more at:** [Ars Technica](https://www.arstechnica.com)