When you compare the cost of a natural diamond to an identical LGD and the percentage lost on resale, it makes much more sense to purchase a LGD. Maybe it will bring down the grossly inflated cost of natural diamonds so that they will be more competitive. I had only purchased natural diamonds in the past but recently changed my opinion. I would still go with a natural diamond for an engagement ring but would not hesitate to buy LGD for fun fashion jewelry. Diamonds only have value to you, if you love them and wear them.
Lab grown Diamonds - Thoughts?
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I finally bought a pair of lab diamond studs for the summer.
It was my first lab diamond purchase but it won’t be the last for sure.
As far as an engagement ring, a smart bride would do well to invest the difference in price, imo.
I'm very happy with my natural diamonds, but I am loving the labs, too, because I can get GIANT ONES!
To answer the subject heading, my husband’s thought is he never will have it to replace natural (he rather go small for natural than to go big on lab). My thought is I love natural to bits (who don’t) but I can’t always afford one big one. Life is short, we don’t have to “slave” ourselves to own a big AND natural diamond. It’s just a blingy thing. Buy what you can afford and just enjoy it and not overthink 
I don’t own any lab; in fact I am over that diamond phase!
I don’t own any lab; in fact I am over that diamond phase!
I'm totally for lab grown diamonds but can only buy online due to the country I live in, they are not available here that I know of and if they are I have no clue where to start looking being new to this country. Anyway, since my only option is online has anyone purchased and if so do you have any references that you were happy with and can share?
I have done alot of research on them but always open to more.
I have done alot of research on them but always open to more.
I have been very happy with all of my purchases from Brilliant Earth, Grown Brilliance, Adiamor and Saks 5th Ave. Please note that Saks lab grown diamonds often go on sale as much as 40% off, so never buy them full price.
For those that say lab have no resale value, I just sold my lab studs (I didn’t wear them anymore) to a vintage/preloved jeweller for about a quarter of what I paid. And that was “scrap” value because I had damaged the posts.
So, 25% may not be as good of rate of return as natural stones, but they’re not worthless either! I likely would have gotten a 50% RoR if they were in resell-able condition.
So, 25% may not be as good of rate of return as natural stones, but they’re not worthless either! I likely would have gotten a 50% RoR if they were in resell-able condition.
Saks off 5th has Badgley Mischka lab diamonds at 67% off + extra 10% off now!
Loose Grown Diamond (an online seller) has been recommended on this thread. I plan on getting a bracelet from them this year, prices are great and returns are accepted.
In my opinion, lab diamonds are the better choice because they are cheaper and more sparkly. However, if you prefer earth diamonds, do not let others stop you from buying earth diamonds.
The beautiful thing we have right now with the ready availability of both lab and natural diamonds is CHOICE. Buy what makes your heart happy! Admire other people’s diamonds without caring if it’s lab or natural, because who cares? It’s a beautiful diamond!
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I love antique jewelry and you can get beautifully crafted items that would cost so much more to remake. I love platinum so antique is how I get a better selection too, since fewer modern jewellers are willing to work with that metal