S/O on lab vs mined diamonds

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The problem is that you still want them cut well. The cut, more than the material, will determine how beautiful the stone is. The best cutters will always charge more. Depending on what cuts you like, I'd also check out Good Old Gold. A++++ cuts, but on the pricier side.

Another nonsensical response. Go to the cheapest source you can and make sure the diamond has a certificate. Not all shapes have a determination of the quality of the cut.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:don't go for lab diamonds, that's stupid. It is for people who can't afford real diamonds. Businesses would push for it because they have the most margins.

And mined diamonds don't have a margin?

Wow. You are deluded.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thank you everyone! DW has a mined diamond and I thought a lab diamond might be a good additional piece.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The problem is that you still want them cut well. The cut, more than the material, will determine how beautiful the stone is. The best cutters will always charge more. Depending on what cuts you like, I'd also check out Good Old Gold. A++++ cuts, but on the pricier side.

Another nonsensical response. Go to the cheapest source you can and make sure the diamond has a certificate. Not all shapes have a determination of the quality of the cut.

Huh? Certificates don't tell the whole story. Sure you can buy the cheapest rock, but it's not going to sparkle and be actually beautiful if it isn't cut well. Most shapes don't have a certificate for cut, that's why you rely on the cutter. Unless you're sending the cheapie rock to be recut, in which case you'll lose some carat weight.

Personally, I don't want the cheapest largest diamond that looks like a dud. If I'm wearing a diamond, it better be sparkling from across the room!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The problem is that you still want them cut well. The cut, more than the material, will determine how beautiful the stone is. The best cutters will always charge more. Depending on what cuts you like, I'd also check out Good Old Gold. A++++ cuts, but on the pricier side.

This^^

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:don't go for lab diamonds, that's stupid. It is for people who can't afford real diamonds. Businesses would push for it because they have the most margins.

Ignorance ^^

[Anonymous]

OP — go to the Rocky Talky forum on Pricescope. Much better info there. People here don’t know what they are talking about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:never do big retailers for any kinds of diamonds. The mark up for natural could be close to 1000% and for lab diamonds, it could be 2-3000%.

Lab diamonds average wholesale rates come out to be about $200/carat, may be slightly higher if they are big in carat size such as 3-4 carats or higher. Natural diamond prices goes exponentially high and 2 carats, VVS1, round could go for $10K or higher

Never invest in lab diamonds and consider them slightly better than mosiannites stones. They don't hold any value because market is full of supply and only gullible people spend big $s on lab based diamonds.

Diamonds are a very common gemstone. There is no scarcity.

[Anonymous]

Matt Gabel fr Gabel Jewelers in NYC made me a custom lab ring for a fantastic price. I worked with him virtually and have worn my ring daily since getting it 2 years ago- still looks great

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:never do big retailers for any kinds of diamonds. The mark up for natural could be close to 1000% and for lab diamonds, it could be 2-3000%.

Lab diamonds average wholesale rates come out to be about $200/carat, may be slightly higher if they are big in carat size such as 3-4 carats or higher. Natural diamond prices goes exponentially high and 2 carats, VVS1, round could go for $10K or higher

Never invest in lab diamonds and consider them slightly better than mosiannites stones. They don't hold any value because market is full of supply and only gullible people spend big $s on lab based diamonds.

Diamonds don’t hold value either.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lightbox (owned by De Beers) sells lab diamonds, both stones and jewelry.

Just to make sure you can get a totally unethical lab diamond too. Do not send de Beers money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lightbox (owned by De Beers) sells lab diamonds, both stones and jewelry.

Just to make sure you can get a totally unethical lab diamond too. Do not send de Beers money.

De Beers has stop making diamonds for jewelry.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lightbox (owned by De Beers) sells lab diamonds, both stones and jewelry.

Just to make sure you can get a totally unethical lab diamond too. Do not send de Beers money.

De Beers has stop making diamonds for jewelry.

De Beers has more blood on their hands historically than virtually any privately held company. Sending them money for anything is morally garbage.