Glossary
HPHT treatment
HPHT stands for «high pressure, high temperature». High pressure and temperature can change a diamond’s colour – brownish stones can become colourless or coloured. The treatment is permanent but must be disclosed. Laboratories state it in the report; the colour origin is then «treated».
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Updated 2026-10-06