CPC A44C 17/005 (2013.01) [A44C 27/006 (2013.01); C30B 25/04 (2013.01); C30B 29/04 (2013.01)] | 16 Claims |
1. A method of making a diamond, the method comprising:
providing a first portion of one of: a single crystal diamond and a polycrystal diamond;
introducing a metallic pattern to at least one surface of the first portion of one of: the single crystal and the polycrystal diamond;
growing, using one of: a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process and a high temperature high pressure (HTHP) process, a second portion of one of: the single crystal diamond and the polycrystal diamond on the first portion, such that one of: the single crystal diamond and the polycrystal diamond at least partially encapsulates the metallic pattern; and
applying a protective coating to at least one area on a surface of the metallic pattern, prior to the growing of the second portion of the diamond.
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