Anonymous wrote:Lab diamonds are going to be the death of natural diamonds. Because they are chemically, physically, and optically identical to natural stones (i.e. they are real diamonds) and can be had for a fraction of the price, lab diamonds are eroding the prestige that many have historically associated with having a big rock. When the masses can buy a 2 - 3 ct high quality stone for $1,000 - $2,000, the elites will begin to gravitate to other, rarer gems.
Agreed. Diamonds are done for as a status symbol the way they used to be.
On the plus side, it makes it a lot easier to own lots of diamonds in different shapes and sizes if you just like the look and want variety