All about cannabis diamonds and how to make them

Cannabis diamonds are the most dazzling and powerful concentrate. These diamonds are made up of almost 99 percent THCA and the rest is made up of terpenes and other cannabinoids. They are rare and have only been more pronounced for a few years. Cannabis diamonds are crystalline versions of isolated THCA, although in some cases they can be made from CBDA. Not only are these gemstones a pleasure to look at, they are rare and expensive, but also highly potent and typically contain 99 percent THC or CBD.

THCA is the natural root form of THC. It won’t get you high, it will require heat to turn into a THC molecule, which is why you smoke or vape. From a medical standpoint, THCA is a great choice that can still serve as a stress reliever and pain reliever without creating the stoned feeling like the THC.

How are the diamonds made?

To make cannabis diamonds, the THCA must be extracted from a fresh marijuana plant, starting with a low temperature solvent-based extraction process very similar to the technique used to make hash oil, then using chemical treatments to try to remove as much plant material as possible from the Product. The final solution is placed in a sealed vacuum environment for at least several weeks. This is where the THCA crystals eventually separate from the terpenes and grow into a crystalline form under strong pressure. The diamonds can be sold as is or mixed back with the extracted terpenes, known as a “sauce”. and so sold.

The average strength of cannabis flower is 25 percent THC, while concentrates usually contain between 70 and 90 percent THC. At 100 percent, diamonds are best mixed with other less potent flowers instead of smoking them straight. Just like any other strain of cannabis differs from another in terms of potency, if you are not an experienced smoker, cannabis diamonds can be above your tolerance level. The coarse and grainy texture might be similar to other hard drugs, but the results are not comparable. A good method is to crush your diamond and sprinkle it in your buds in a pipe and smoke it that way. For the best result, avoid exposing the diamonds to the flame, so layer the powdered diamond under the surface of the weed.

Vaping is always the healthiest, most effective way to enjoy your cannabis, and you can enjoy this method with cannabis diamonds too. They can also be spotted, but due to their potency, this is not recommended if you are just starting out as a user. Eating your diamonds is similar to the effects of edibles and you would feel the effects, but more similar to CBD. Since the diamonds cannot withstand high heat, baking or cooking is not recommended.

The only downside to cannabis diamonds is that they are much more complicated to make than other types of concentrates, so few manufacturers have been able to successfully replicate them. This is why most cannabis diamonds are expensive, but if you can find them, they’re worth it! If you are a keen person you can try manipulating them yourself. THCA diamonds always start with living resin. So the trick to making your own cannabis diamonds at home is to simply start with a live resin product or hash oil and let it sit at room temperature until crystals (often called “sugar”) form the solution. Good luck and let us know in the comments if you’ve had any success.