Lab grown for me. I buy my diamonds for their beauty and to keep them for the rest of my life. And if someone asks me if it's lab or natural, first of all, it is inappropriate to ask that question, same as asking for the price, but I will tell them that it is a real diamond and that it was given to me as a gift, therefore I don't know its source.
Lol if u embarase while people ask lab or natural, or u wanna tell a lie to them? U feel assamed? then u should not go for lab diamond. If i wear the real one Of course i would proudly said Yes this is Natural ones
Fellow jeweller here from Belfast, who deals in lab and natural diamonds, great video, you know as well as I in the last 2-3 years there has been a massive shift in attitude towards lab diamonds in the UK, 75% of my clients will go for them now and this is only increasing, the re-sell value argument doesn’t hold weight for me, if I stuck a 1.5ct natural and a 1.5ct lab in the window, I guarantee the lab diamond would sell much quicker than the natural, and this fact is only going to deepen.
You're so right I got that emotional feeling when I purchased myself a pair of lab grown earing studs because I was able to afford something special for myself on my birthday so I gifted myself and feel I made the right choice.Thank you for being honest and genuine you really are the best at not taking sides only encouraging one to make the best decisions in purchasing something special without the hassle of having to pay top dollar.
I just purchased my 1st lab grown 4.91 C / G Colour VS1 3EX just a week ago, comparing with a better clarity / D, surprisingly my heart went for the G one. I've already owned J radiant 3.01 C. natural and have spent more than 3 years finding the right one on round shape but couldn't afford on any of them. I didn't buy the idea of lab grown at first, but last week I gave myself a chance to visit a lab grown speacialist in Bangkok and tried him on my hand. Yes, you are right, my heart beating. Completed purchasing with the G and now the ring is on process. By the way, thanks for the advise on your IG, I've learned about heart beating from you , cheers :)
Husband and I went to a jeweler and looked at a natural mined 3 carat emerald cut vs1 vg cut and g color for 100,000 and was offered a 'deal' of 80, 000 if we bought it that day. We went to another jeweler and we found an 8 ct vvs2 H color ex cut polish and symmetry for an extremely reasonable price. I got my dream ring for under 8 grand set in 18 KT rose gold bespoke setting. It is incredible and breathtaking. No regrets.
I’ve seen a lot of videos about lab grown diamonds. The way they are made, the differences etc. And I felt in love. I’m European girl living in China for last 12 years. I love jewelry since I was a baby. As a 3 years old girl I had a ring literally on each of my fingers. I always dreamed about the diamonds. I’ve got few natural ones but always something small (up to 0,45c). Since I educate myself about the lab grown diamonds I fulfilled my dreams about proper ring (1,5c-my fingers are really small so bigger feels not elegant)4,55c eternity band, 5 carats tennis bracelet, 1carat necklace, cross made with little diamonds and two extra eternity bands up to 2carats each. I made some natural pearl ring with lab grown diamonds on the sides and my collection is growing. I just love the sparkle! All the above in just 18 months. I’m lucky to living near the place where the diamonds are made. I found a great skilled jeweler and I’m buying it in a 1/5 of the price. You are so right telling that buying a jewelry is emotional. I totally agree with that. I’m setting everything in 18k white gold and seriously ppl are thinking I’m wearing a silver with cz. And I don’t care. I’m buying it for my personal joy and sparkle! Great and honest video!
Thank-you for this balanced and intelligent viewpoint. People should pick whichever they prefer, whatever their budget and values are. I'm appalled by the snobbery of so many people who literally name-call and try to shame others for choosing lab stones. Even here on this page, I've been attacked as "cheap" and called other nasty names for saying I prefer lab diamonds.
In the US the FTC has said the term "natural" may not be used in marketing mined diamonds... since there is nothing unnatural about the carbon that makes a lab created diamond. It is natural carbon.
An authentic Chanel bag is made from a genuine leather and very good replica can be made with the same materials and with the same quality of handcraft… they might be 100% the same… but they have not the same value… same goes for lab grown and natural… moissanite exist in nature but it is extremely rare that the moissanite that ks the market is synthetic and as lab grown diamonds, it has the same chemical composition as natural moissanite
@@wafaeelhaddad6455 CHANEL is a brand and it is trademarked. (PS, CHANEL should always be written in all caps.) A diamond is not a brand nor is it trademarked. A diamond is simply a mineral. A natural diamond is the exact same mineral as a man made diamond. They are apples to apples in comparison. 🍎 🍎 A lab diamond is physically, chemically, and optically the same as a natural diamond. Again, as I mentioned earlier, ice formed in a pond and ice formed in a freezer are both ice. They’re both identical. You don’t refer to ice from a freezer as replica ice or fake ice. 🙄🤦🏻♂️ Also, in America, the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) defines a lab grown diamond as a real diamond. Therefore, a lab grown diamond is legally a real diamond.
I prefer natural because its origins. To me that’s what matters and price or resale means nothing to me. I know a lab diamond is identical and i fully appreciate them, and same as if people prefer lab diamonds, there is nothing wrong with that
This was a real good video because it actually explain all! But i have one question, if you could not tell the difference between the lab or real. If i go to a shop with a lab d and i have not certificates, how would you price it? If i dont say is a lab how would know if natural or lab?
Nice discussion. A little dated... lab grown continue to decline in price. 3 Carat E/VS1 is good proporiton and cut is now from $900 to $1200 online. (same certificate). Equivalent mined is $42,000., which would have been $65,000 in 2022. While the 3 carat lab grown would have been $9,000 in 2022.
You should feel free to pick something thats not a diamond at all. Why not go for something with color? Sapphires have the durability and come in almost any color. Same for spinel. If you like white, moissannite arguably looks even better than diamond. Feel free to get a semiprecious stone! Do you like tourquoise, or a piece of rutilated quartz? Go for it! Do you like the look of un-cut stones? Do you like the less expensive crystal opal better than a black opal? Get that! There are crazy colored synthetic garnets used for lasers. They're still the perfect gem if they're perfect for you.
What is the difference, try again 😂? Crystal system. "Crystals can be classified in three ways: lattice systems, crystal systems and crystal families." 😊 The diamond crystal structure belongs to the face-centered cubic lattice, with a repeated two-atom pattern. Diamond's cubic structure is in the Fd3m space group (space group 227), which follows the face-centered cubic Bravais lattice. The lattice describes the repeat pattern; for diamond cubic crystals this lattice is "decorated" with a motif of two tetrahedrally bonded atoms in each primitive cell, separated by 1/4 of the width of the unit cell in each dimension.[1] The diamond lattice can be viewed as a pair of intersecting face-centered cubic lattices, with each separated by 1/4 of the width of the unit cell in each dimension. Many compound semiconductors such as gallium arsenide, β-silicon carbide, and indium antimonide adopt the analogous zincblende structure, where each atom has nearest neighbors of an unlike element. Zincblende's space group is F43m, but many of its structural properties are quite similar to the diamond structure.[2]
Even guys like this make their living conning people into buying “natural” diamonds. Buy a lab grown and be happy you didn’t just pay the jeweler 15 times what he paid for the rock
Buy ethical conflict free clean diamonds people, don't buy blood and slavery diamonds, demand a certificate to make sure, soon Grown diamonds will be worth more than conflict stones.
A lab grown diamond is like a fake Monet painting. Can be the same paint, same kind of canvas, same frame meterial...BUT it was created by someone who is not Monet. And that's all that I can say about that that..
Actually it is not a good comparison. A diamond is like an unattributed, unsigned work of Monet. You just have to recognize the beauty of the crystal structure that makes it so magnificent.
Are you kidding me? Do you actually think that a woman would squeal on herself , by telling someone that she’s wearing a LGD? Remember, she’s most likely to become disenchanted with her relationship/marriage and cheat, so why wouldn’t she just lie about her jewelry?
I only own naturals for now but I would absolutely consider lab grown notably for studs if they are high in color and clarity and above all if they have an ideal cut. Thank you for the great video, very well articulated and thorough
I believe labs will kill the whole natural diamond industry in 5-10 years. The prices for lab diamonds will be 500$, like a glass. You will be paying only for the brand name and working time to assemble the ring.
Lab grown for me. I buy my diamonds for their beauty and to keep them for the rest of my life. And if someone asks me if it's lab or natural, first of all, it is inappropriate to ask that question, same as asking for the price, but I will tell them that it is a real diamond and that it was given to me as a gift, therefore I don't know its source.
Most people would ask if it's real, which it is.
Lol if u embarase while people ask lab or natural, or u wanna tell a lie to them? U feel assamed? then u should not go for lab diamond.
If i wear the real one
Of course i would proudly said
Yes this is Natural ones
Fellow jeweller here from Belfast, who deals in lab and natural diamonds, great video, you know as well as I in the last 2-3 years there has been a massive shift in attitude towards lab diamonds in the UK, 75% of my clients will go for them now and this is only increasing, the re-sell value argument doesn’t hold weight for me, if I stuck a 1.5ct natural and a 1.5ct lab in the window, I guarantee the lab diamond would sell much quicker than the natural, and this fact is only going to deepen.
You're so right I got that emotional feeling when I purchased myself a pair of lab grown earing studs because I was able to afford something special for myself on my birthday so I gifted myself and feel I made the right choice.Thank you for being honest and genuine you really are the best at not taking sides only encouraging one to make the best decisions in purchasing something special without the hassle of having to pay top dollar.
I just purchased my 1st lab grown 4.91 C / G Colour VS1 3EX just a week ago, comparing with a better clarity / D, surprisingly my heart went for the G one.
I've already owned J radiant 3.01 C. natural and have spent more than 3 years finding the right one on round shape but couldn't afford on any of them.
I didn't buy the idea of lab grown at first, but last week I gave myself a chance to visit a lab grown speacialist in Bangkok and tried him on my hand. Yes, you are right, my heart beating. Completed purchasing with the G and now the ring is on process.
By the way, thanks for the advise on your IG, I've learned about heart beating from you , cheers :)
You are so well-spoken and articulate!
Thank you so much. I appreciate your feedback greatly 🙏🏻
are you serious?
Husband and I went to a jeweler and looked at a natural mined 3 carat emerald cut vs1 vg cut and g color for 100,000 and was offered a 'deal' of 80, 000 if we bought it that day. We went to another jeweler and we found an 8 ct vvs2 H color ex cut polish and symmetry for an extremely reasonable price. I got my dream ring for under 8 grand set in 18 KT rose gold bespoke setting. It is incredible and breathtaking. No regrets.
I’ve seen a lot of videos about lab grown diamonds. The way they are made, the differences etc. And I felt in love. I’m European girl living in China for last 12 years. I love jewelry since I was a baby. As a 3 years old girl I had a ring literally on each of my fingers. I always dreamed about the diamonds. I’ve got few natural ones but always something small (up to 0,45c). Since I educate myself about the lab grown diamonds I fulfilled my dreams about proper ring (1,5c-my fingers are really small so bigger feels not elegant)4,55c eternity band, 5 carats tennis bracelet, 1carat necklace, cross made with little diamonds and two extra eternity bands up to 2carats each. I made some natural pearl ring with lab grown diamonds on the sides and my collection is growing. I just love the sparkle! All the above in just 18 months. I’m lucky to living near the place where the diamonds are made. I found a great skilled jeweler and I’m buying it in a 1/5 of the price. You are so right telling that buying a jewelry is emotional. I totally agree with that. I’m setting everything in 18k white gold and seriously ppl are thinking I’m wearing a silver with cz. And I don’t care. I’m buying it for my personal joy and sparkle! Great and honest video!
Thank you 🙏🏻
Well said...well done...education is the key! You are awesome!
Thank you 🙏🏻
Thank-you for this balanced and intelligent viewpoint. People should pick whichever they prefer, whatever their budget and values are. I'm appalled by the snobbery of so many people who literally name-call and try to shame others for choosing lab stones. Even here on this page, I've been attacked as "cheap" and called other nasty names for saying I prefer lab diamonds.
Even if a lab grown is worthless, you still save a lot of money, compared to the money you will loose on a natural diamond.
Even natural diamonds resale value is not good either
In the US the FTC has said the term "natural" may not be used in marketing mined diamonds... since there is nothing unnatural about the carbon that makes a lab created diamond. It is natural carbon.
One of thr best vid about the comparation
What do you think would be the future of Natural diamond after the spread of lab grown diamonds and the decrease in natural diamonds prices?
Thanks
My thoughts exactly. Natural only here, thanks.
Lab grown diamonds are diamonds 💎
A lab grown diamond is a real diamond. Period. 💎💎 Just like ice formed in a pond is ice, and ice formed in a freezer is ice. 🧊🧊
Well it is a replica of a natural diamond
@@wafaeelhaddad6455 Moissanite and cubic zirconia.
@@wafaeelhaddad6455 No it isn’t. For example, ice made in a freezer isn’t a replica of ice. Moissanite and cubic zirconia are replicas of diamonds.
An authentic Chanel bag is made from a genuine leather and very good replica can be made with the same materials and with the same quality of handcraft… they might be 100% the same… but they have not the same value… same goes for lab grown and natural… moissanite exist in nature but it is extremely rare that the moissanite that ks the market is synthetic and as lab grown diamonds, it has the same chemical composition as natural moissanite
@@wafaeelhaddad6455 CHANEL is a brand and it is trademarked. (PS, CHANEL should always be written in all caps.) A diamond is not a brand nor is it trademarked. A diamond is simply a mineral. A natural diamond is the exact same mineral as a man made diamond. They are apples to apples in comparison. 🍎 🍎 A lab diamond is physically, chemically, and optically the same as a natural diamond. Again, as I mentioned earlier, ice formed in a pond and ice formed in a freezer are both ice. They’re both identical. You don’t refer to ice from a freezer as replica ice or fake ice. 🙄🤦🏻♂️ Also, in America, the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) defines a lab grown diamond as a real diamond. Therefore, a lab grown diamond is legally a real diamond.
Can you do a video about how to get into the diamond/jewelery industry?
I prefer natural because its origins. To me that’s what matters and price or resale means nothing to me.
I know a lab diamond is identical and i fully appreciate them, and same as if people prefer lab diamonds, there is nothing wrong with that
This was a real good video because it actually explain all!
But i have one question, if you could not tell the difference between the lab or real.
If i go to a shop with a lab d and i have not certificates, how would you price it? If i dont say is a lab how would know if natural or lab?
Earth mined, thanks. Love my 1.34 c oval, G, VS2, VG, etc. Going too big looks fake, essentially if it's obvious that you could never afford it.
Agreed!!
Nice discussion. A little dated... lab grown continue to decline in price. 3 Carat E/VS1 is good proporiton and cut is now from $900 to $1200 online. (same certificate). Equivalent mined is $42,000., which would have been $65,000 in 2022. While the 3 carat lab grown would have been $9,000 in 2022.
Do real diamonds really have a resale value?
Most jewelers in south africa try to tell you its a zercon even if it is the real deal
Very well explained thanks
fantastic video
Can someone be selling lab as natural?
that would be illegal
Thats why GIA certificate is needed
Thank your for the information❤❤❤
The video should be called are mined diamonds worth the hype! They are the stones that are overhyped
You should feel free to pick something thats not a diamond at all. Why not go for something with color? Sapphires have the durability and come in almost any color. Same for spinel. If you like white, moissannite arguably looks even better than diamond. Feel free to get a semiprecious stone! Do you like tourquoise, or a piece of rutilated quartz? Go for it! Do you like the look of un-cut stones? Do you like the less expensive crystal opal better than a black opal? Get that! There are crazy colored synthetic garnets used for lasers. They're still the perfect gem if they're perfect for you.
If a stranger ask me if it lab or natural, I would say it is none of their business.
Would I feel uncomfortable buying a blood diamond which is very destructive and leads to deforestation maybe that should be embarrassing
What is the difference, try again 😂?
Crystal system. "Crystals can be classified in three ways: lattice systems, crystal systems and crystal families." 😊
The diamond crystal structure belongs to the face-centered cubic lattice, with a repeated two-atom pattern.
Diamond's cubic structure is in the Fd3m space group (space group 227), which follows the face-centered cubic Bravais lattice. The lattice describes the repeat pattern; for diamond cubic crystals this lattice is "decorated" with a motif of two tetrahedrally bonded atoms in each primitive cell, separated by 1/4 of the width of the unit cell in each dimension.[1] The diamond lattice can be viewed as a pair of intersecting face-centered cubic lattices, with each separated by 1/4 of the width of the unit cell in each dimension. Many compound semiconductors such as gallium arsenide, β-silicon carbide, and indium antimonide adopt the analogous zincblende structure, where each atom has nearest neighbors of an unlike element. Zincblende's space group is F43m, but many of its structural properties are quite similar to the diamond structure.[2]
What’s your opinion on lab grown diamonds being sold as natural diamonds? Dodgy dealers are doing this..
Everyone make fast money so do business in wrong way...so buy from reliable source only
Even guys like this make their living conning people into buying “natural” diamonds. Buy a lab grown and be happy you didn’t just pay the jeweler 15 times what he paid for the rock
Is it a diamond? Yes. Is it beautiful and clear? Yes. There's your answer.
He's so handsome and fine 🥰
Buy ethical conflict free clean diamonds people, don't buy blood and slavery diamonds, demand a certificate to make sure, soon Grown diamonds will be worth more than conflict stones.
I would hope you can tell or you might mix them up 😅😅😅
@@PTSuperSte That’s what we have technology for 😏😌🙏🏻
to me the quality is the same
For me you can't replicate the idea that it took a billion years or more to create a natural diamond. That's the allure for me.
Natural diamonds v man made diamonds, natural for me.
A lab grown diamond is like a fake Monet painting. Can be the same paint, same kind of canvas, same frame meterial...BUT it was created by someone who is not Monet. And that's all that I can say about that that..
Actually it is not a good comparison. A diamond is like an unattributed, unsigned work of Monet. You just have to recognize the beauty of the crystal structure that makes it so magnificent.
@ that makes absolutely no sense..
Only natural diamonds ❤
Think about it, do you think Jacob &co would put lab diamonds in watches? How about Rolex?
Are you kidding me? Do you actually think that a woman would squeal on herself , by telling someone that she’s wearing a LGD? Remember, she’s most likely to become disenchanted with her relationship/marriage and cheat, so why wouldn’t she just lie about her jewelry?
I only own naturals for now but I would absolutely consider lab grown notably for studs if they are high in color and clarity and above all if they have an ideal cut. Thank you for the great video, very well articulated and thorough
Just buy gold.. simple
Sorry for typo It was 1 Carat for 3500 now Its $500 retail
What do you think would be the future of Natural diamond after the spread of lab grown diamonds and the decrease in natural diamonds prices?
Thanks
What do you think would be the future of Natural diamond after the spread of lab grown diamonds and the decrease in natural diamonds prices?
Thanks
What do you think would be the future of Natural diamond after the spread of lab grown diamonds and the decrease in natural diamonds prices?
Thanks
I believe labs will kill the whole natural diamond industry in 5-10 years. The prices for lab diamonds will be 500$, like a glass. You will be paying only for the brand name and working time to assemble the ring.