What Are THC Diamonds?
As Rihanna said/sang, “Shine bright like a diamond (whoa).”
Was she talking about THC diamonds? Maybe! Probably not, though.
But we certainly are. By the end of this blog, you’ll know everything you should know about this potent cannabis concentrate that glitters until you smoke it.
What Are THC Diamonds Made From?
To start the process of making THC diamonds, you need cannabis and a solvent. Someone who really knows what they’re doing will saturate the cannabis plant with the solvent—often propane or butane—to separate the THC from other parts of the plant. THC stands for tetrahydrocannabinol, the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis.
The resulting solution is commonly called sauce. Yes, as in, lost in the sauce. Some companies sell this concentrate sauce before it becomes crystalline structures, and it’s simply called diamond sauce.
But the process doesn’t end there. The solvent must be purged from the sauce, which can take a few hours, days, or weeks, depending on the method used. Many THC diamonds are formed with the closed-loop extraction method, which may take a few weeks. The crystalline method differs slightly but still produces the same translucent material that contains up to 99.9 percent THC.
The term THC diamonds is somewhat of a misnomer if you want to get technical. The crystals that form are actually THCA diamonds, or THC-acid diamonds. THCA is not a psychoactive compound in itself. Neither is marijuana. To transform THCA into THC, the good stuff, you have to burn it the right way.
What’s So Great About THC Diamonds?
Cannabis enthusiasts and the real heavy-hitters like THC diamonds because of how pure the product can be. As we mentioned earlier, some diamonds can consist of 99.9 percent THC. Some have even reached 99.97 percent, and plenty of folks are striving to get to 100 percent. The process even allows for adding pleasant flavors to the diamonds, which is just one more benefit.
To give some perspective, the average THC percentage of joints hovers around 15 percent. You can expect THC diamonds to contain at least four times that amount, which is why it’s important to exercise caution around these products.
How Are THC Diamonds Consumed?
You’ll probably need some special equipment to get high from diamonds; not even bongs burn hot enough to convert THCA into THC. Many people do so by dabbing or vaping. You may or may not need to add terp sauce to get the diamond hot enough.
Heating up the stuff is technically called decarboxylation. Decarboxylating means separating the THC and other cannabinoids from the other stuff—stuff that doesn’t get you high. Toking up is just a groovier term for decarboxylating your grass.
In the case of diamonds, you only need to separate the acid after burning it. The acid is a paltry amount of the diamond, though, so the high may come on quickly and powerfully.
What Are Liquid Diamonds?
Liquid THC diamonds are quite similar to THCA diamonds. They contain THCA diamond residue but are combined with live resin sauce. Resin sauce is a cannabis extract that retains certain aspects of the plant, like its aroma and flavor. Liquid diamonds typically contain a small amount of terpene but are not necessarily considered terpene sauce.
Green Dragon Products Containing THC Diamonds
The Green Dragon CBD is excited to offer a number of products containing either THCA diamonds or liquid diamonds. Below is a rundown of some of the more popular ones. Be sure to consult a professional before using, and feel free to contact our staff if you have any questions.
Space Gods D8 + D9 Space Pods
These vape pens are incredibly strong and will send you soaring among the diamonds in the sky (stars). These disposable pods come in three strains: sativa, indica, and a hybrid mixture. Each strain has a fruity taste and contains both Delta 8 and Delta 9 THC.
Treetop Hemp Co. THCA + THCP Vape Pens
We have some nice pens that can handle THCA and THCP, another type of cannabinoid extract. The five strains offered with this product are Blue Dream, Watermelon OG, Apple Rings Haze, Tropical Slushie, and Berry Gelato.
Dazed8 HHC +HHC-O Grandabz
Just like Grandabz used to make, this live resin features a nice blend of terpenes and CBD extract. Our store offers an indica strain with a distinctive apple flavor.
Delta Munchies THCA Diamond-Infused Prerolls
There's no need to roll it tight because we’ve got it handled! These smokable prerolls are infused with 97.2 percent THCA. Popular flavors of this product include Champagne Slushie, Berry Marmalade, and Peach Cobbler.
Hemp Living THCA Diamond Sauce
The diamond sauce in each container contains 95 percent THCA. We have apple, strawberry, and melon flavors and can add some tastiness to other cannabis products.
Hemp Living THCA Diamonds
This is the good stuff. With one gram of product, you get 95 percent THCA crystals that can be enjoyed in a vaporizer or dab rig.
Hixotic Trap’d Out Jeffrey Vape Pens
Green Dragon has several Jeffrey Vape Pens from Hixotic, including live resin and diamond sauce. Most contain Delta 8 and Delta 9 THC. We have indica, sativa, and hybrid strains.
Also, check out Hemp Living THCa | THC-P Live Resin Liquid Diamonds Maxx Pens and Carts.
Do THC Diamonds Have Potential Health Benefits?
You bet they do! Research is ongoing, but published studies indicate THC diamonds offer many of the same benefits included with other CBD products, such as:
- Improved appetite
- Reduced spasticity in people with multiple sclerosis-involved spasticity
- Reduced pain among patients living with chronic pain
- Reduced nausea and vomiting among cancer patients being treated with chemotherapy
The Straight Dope on THC Diamonds
THC diamonds and liquid diamonds are pure, pure stuff. Some of these products contain more than 99 percent THC, which means you are in for a pretty potent high if you decarb, or smoke them.
It takes quite a bit of time for someone to take a cannabis plant and produce nice-looking THC diamonds. You’ll probably pay a premium, but most users will tell you it’s absolutely worth every penny.
Don’t forget to consult with a trusted doctor and other relevant professionals before consuming any product containing THC, especially if you hope to use it for health benefits. The knowledgeable staff at Green Dragon CBD is always happy to answer any questions on your CBD journey. Shine on, you crazy diamond.
Diamonds are a type of dab that are usually dabbed with terp sauce. Terp sauce is also a type of dab that is goopy and sticky and contains larger amounts of terpenes than other forms of dabs. Diamonds, without the terp sauce, are considered isolates because they are mainly made up of one cannabis compound. On their own, diamonds don't contain a lot of terpenes nor are very flavorful, hence why they are usually seen with terp sauce.
Just like any other concentrate, you’ll need to heat up diamonds before you get high. This concentrate can be consumed by smoking, vaping or dabbing. You’ll want to invest in some high-quality equipment to maximize your concentrate experience.
You can also add diamonds to your joint and smoke it. All you have to do is take a diamond, crush it up, and sprinkle it in with your dried flower.
The Liquid Diamonds are a concentrated version of Delta 8 and other THC compounds that is hand painted on each roll. This will create a unique and more potent experience that causes the preroll to burn slower.
It can be. Prolonged, high-volume use of THC can lead to a physical dependence that will result in negative symptoms when usage is stopped. In the most extreme cases, this can lead to behavioral disorders and addiction. It is important to use THC responsibly.
