- Mr. Barnet: A skilled and passionate scientist obsessed with creating diamonds artificially.
- Mrs. Barnet: Mr. Barnet's supportive wife who believes in his scientific endeavors.
- Lady Neston: A wealthy socialite and potential investor who shows interest in Mr. Barnet's experiments.
- Professor Gibbs: A renowned scientist and mentor to Mr. Barnet who initially expresses skepticism about his work.
- Dr. Howard: A colleague and friend of Mr. Barnet who assists him in his experiments.