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Anonymous wrote:Oh gosh.

This thread confirms my suspicion that most who hang out on DCUM are on the left side of the bell and inclined to type away on any subject anyway.

OP, lab grown diamonds are diamonds. I have a lot of diamonds, I love them and other gemstones as well. My grandfather was a geologist. At this point I would only buy a lab; it is what makes sense.

I posted earlier that a lab diamond is a real diamond. I was a geology major in college. People who claim that they are anything but real are ignorant because they listen to the diamond cartel of De Beers, which artificially restricted supply to increase the price of diamonds.

Same people probably also still believe that “two months salary” is a real guideline.

Exactly. The De Beers played the marketing game so well people still believe diamonds are rare. Diamonds are not rare and their cost has been 100% inflated by the cartel.

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Anonymous wrote:If you have two diamonds side by side and they’re exactly the same except one is lab grown, can you tell the difference when you look at them?

Under magnification. Natural diamond have different defects.

Pfff. Only some people will be able to discern under magnification.

The answer pp is no. They are indistinguishable.

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Anonymous wrote:Ever since I found out that gold and silver can only be made by a star exploding, and gemstones are made from heat and high pressure on earth, I am drawn to the gold and silver more than gems. I still like gems, but, for me, the simple gold ring has more meaning now.

I think I still prefer natural gemstones over lab grown for the symbolic reasons that they have been created through struggle. I also prefer some of the more colorful gemstones over diamonds.

Created through struggle?

It's a hilarious post by someone who knows nothing about money.

Anonymous wrote:Lower resale value no way

You think you'll get your money back on a mined diamond? You're going to be in for a shock if you try to sell it.

Where did you buy your mined diamond and how long ago?

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Anonymous wrote:Like Blade Runner where real animals remained more valuable than synthetic copies, real mined diamonds are typically worth more than lab created diamonds because they are naturally formed, finite, and harder to replace. Even if they look similar, the market often places a premium on rarity, authenticity, and natural origin. Lab diamonds can offer great visual value, but real mined diamonds usually carry stronger prestige and long term perceived worth.

Natural diamonds are artificially rare. The whole market is a sham created by DeBeers. But over time they are going to lose their value/prestige. When everyone can by a 3 carat stone that is indistinguishable from a blood diamond, they will cease to be a status symbol.

They already aren't status symbol, at least to people like me, who knew about lab grow diamonds long time ago The sales tactic De Beers employed coercing men to spend a lot more money may still apply today, mainly because of the expectations of their brides. But nothing wrong with cutting costs for that engagement ring and getting something much nicer looking than a bad quality tiny natural diamond.

It's also a great way to upgrade your jewelry, especially when it comes to earnings, necklaces, bracelets for less than a cost of real diamonds. Nothing wrong with wanting to enjoy something shiny with more sparkle than cubic zirconia or other sad fake diamond replacements Lab diamonds come in beautiful range of colors. And honestly, they aren't really "cheap" , compared to some other gemstones. In no universe is lab grown diamond jewelry is "cheap" jewelry

Anonymous wrote:Like Blade Runner where real animals remained more valuable than synthetic copies, real mined diamonds are typically worth more than lab created diamonds because they are naturally formed, finite, and harder to replace. Even if they look similar, the market often places a premium on rarity, authenticity, and natural origin. Lab diamonds can offer great visual value, but real mined diamonds usually carry stronger prestige and long term perceived worth.

Natural diamonds are artificially rare. The whole market is a sham created by DeBeers. But over time they are going to lose their value/prestige. When everyone can by a 3 carat stone that is indistinguishable from a blood diamond, they will cease to be a status symbol.

Good luck telling SWAT you're cooking diamonds, not meth.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh gosh.

This thread confirms my suspicion that most who hang out on DCUM are on the left side of the bell and inclined to type away on any subject anyway.

OP, lab grown diamonds are diamonds. I have a lot of diamonds, I love them and other gemstones as well. My grandfather was a geologist. At this point I would only buy a lab; it is what makes sense.

DP. Where do you recommend buying a lab?

Brilliant idea, chap, buy the lab and make many diamonds, tip of my hat to you

Anonymous wrote:Has anyone gone this route? In light of the ethical issues related to the diamond trade?

Were you happy?

Nope. Buy an estate diamond if you must.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why? You'll always know it's not real.

It is not really made deep in the earth, it is made in a lab. But the result is the same product.

Lots of things are. Shall we go through the list?

My kids are lab made! 😀

lol! Best answer ever!! (Mine too)

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh gosh.

This thread confirms my suspicion that most who hang out on DCUM are on the left side of the bell and inclined to type away on any subject anyway.

OP, lab grown diamonds are diamonds. I have a lot of diamonds, I love them and other gemstones as well. My grandfather was a geologist. At this point I would only buy a lab; it is what makes sense.

DP. Where do you recommend buying a lab?

I have one for sale. Only used once by a high school science teacher and his student.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why? You'll always know it's not real.

It is not really made deep in the earth, it is made in a lab. But the result is the same product.

Lots of things are. Shall we go through the list?

My kids are lab made! 😀

Anonymous wrote:Like Blade Runner where real animals remained more valuable than synthetic copies, real mined diamonds are typically worth more than lab created diamonds because they are naturally formed, finite, and harder to replace. Even if they look similar, the market often places a premium on rarity, authenticity, and natural origin. Lab diamonds can offer great visual value, but real mined diamonds usually carry stronger prestige and long term perceived worth.

Many diamond sold as natural are in fact lab diamonds. It is super easy to substitute lab diamond for natural diamonds and there is a huge economic incentive. Natural diamonds prices are crashing 38% since 2022. Natural diamonds will continue to fall in price because of over supply and falling demand.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why? You'll always know it's not real.

It is not really made deep in the earth, it is made in a lab. But the result is the same product.

Lots of things are. Shall we go through the list?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Fake diamonds are always cheaper you do you

They aren’t fake. They are exactly the same, but they are far less costly. At this point, large stones are affordable to a much wider customer base. Diamonds are going to become less desirable because they are no longer exclusive. Everyone can have a sizable diamond now.

Cost is relative. Imagine your wife gets called out in the country club for sporting fake diamonds. The divorce would cost a lot more than you saved buying fake diamonds.

You have been watching too many episodes of Real Housewuves!