DON’T Buy a Lab Diamond Until You Watch This | Natural vs Lab Grown Real Difference Explained
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- DON’T Buy a Lab Diamond Until You Watch This | Natural vs Lab Grown Real Difference Explained
Watch today's video all the way through! In today’s episode, we are talking about a VERY popular subject, Natural vs Lab Grown Diamonds Part 2. I'm going to talk about several myths and misconceptions. All of it debunked once and for all! Are you ready? Let's do it!
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Myths and Misconceptions DEBUNKED:
1. Lab Diamonds are FAKE
2. Lab Diamonds and Natural Diamonds Are NOT Equal
3. Lab Diamonds will discolor over time & are less durable than natural diamonds
4. Natural diamonds are blood diamonds or conflict diamonds
5. Buying a lab diamond helps the environment
6. Lab Grown and Natural Diamonds Will Become Indistinguishable
7. Diamonds don’t hold value
Let me know what you guys thought of this week’s video and leave a comment to let me know what I should talk about next!
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this was proven last year... you're late.
I think that the Cut of the diamond is what makes the Re-sale or investment grade , JannPaul will use customers Lab Diamonds & Moissanite ruffs and cut /polish them too 8 H&A or 10 H&A *Decagon* in cut styles of Round/Oval/ Cushion in all Carat weights!
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Thank you for this video and sharing with your audience. You are the first person ever that broke down the illusion of advertising and political propaganda on doing the research and looking into what is behind all of the appearance and illusion of ads/marketing and political propaganda/spin. Bravo! Best video out there with non-bias and true factual views.
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If you're talking about engagement rings and you're looking at resell value, you probably shouldn't get engaged in the first place
Can’t believe how far I had to scroll to finally see this comment haha. People are wild.
There is such-a-thing as an "Upgrade", Debbie downer...lol🤪😆😆😆
@@thesecretaryofcommonsense3851 also very true 😁
@@karencooper3428 your GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR is Very refreshing and Much appreciated on here!!!😘😘😘👌🏿
@@thesecretaryofcommonsense3851 thank you ☺️💃🏼
I think the problem that most critics have with natural/mined diamonds is that the diamond companies create artificial scarcity to keep prices high. The diamonds aren't that rare and there are a lot of diamonds just sitting in the diamond companies' vaults where they slowly trickle a bit out at a time. It is just greed creating high prices for no reason other than the profit of the company. That is where I think that most people get the idea of a scam from.
There are rare diamonds. An F or IF colorless is rare. I agree in general though they aren’t rare.
Exactly 100
I bought a lab grown diamond for my fiancé’s engagement ring primarily because it was 40% cheaper than a comparable natural diamond. She loves it, and that’s all that matters.
Did you buy online?
@@LilTaco777 Yup!
And you are correct!
Did that ring had the stamp on it? Like how carat diamond it is?
It was 40% cheaper than a Natural Diamond when you bought it, and currently its 90% cheaper than a Natural Diamond. The Value only keeps Degrading which means it will soon be worthless, whereas the prices for Natural appreciated by 40% this year alone, so the investment & Demand in Natural Diamonds will only keep growing.
As long as the diamond is being bought for personal pleasure instead of investment, nothing wrong with buying lab grown.
Thank you this point is not said enough. Save your money and spend it on things that are actually needed in your life especially young people starting out their lives. Just feels like another thing to lower a generation down from moving ahead and growing where its actually needed in their lives along side with many misconceptions and old ways in our society.
Hey, Just want to point something, when you are talking about "blood diamond" saying that there's so many program to guarantee diamond are conflict free like the kimberley process, I can tell you that is just "marketing measure".
Im a diamond dealer my self, selling both Lab grown and natural diamond in Antwerp, where most of rough are sold.
I went also in Sierra Leone to see the mine and make some rough diamond business, I can tell you that diamond can be simply transported from one country to another to do the kimberley certificate. Even if the country where the rough diamond came from is black listed by the Kimberley process. This is just Marketing. There's no way to guarantee the source of a diamond, thats physically impossible.
Great video though !
@Joana Castro I dont agree when you said a diamond is likely a blood diamond. The three majors mining company produce over 70% of the total production(Alrosa, DeBeers, Rio tinto).
Those company are heavily regulated so we couldn't call that blood diamond, I guess. Depend on the definition of "blood diamond" at the end of the day...
For the color I agree, but then, HPHT diamond are always DEF color ( not always but 99% I would say)... Anyway for central stone of a ring, it is very likely that the stone isn't HPHT but CVD instead. For CVD the color range is larger but as time go, average color improve. Grower continuously improve their recipe...
Finally a real report on Lab vs Mined diamonds, I was looking at videos in order to gain more knowledge about them but all I was coming across were high end diamond sellers who clearly dislike lab grown because it affects their sales. Your video has convinced me to go for a lab one, I don`t intend on selling it or trading up but I can get a much bigger well cut stone for half the price of a mined one.
Yup! I agree. Why pay 10-20k for a 2ct diamond when you can pay 5k for that same 2ct diamond. To me it’s a no brainer. Put that extra 10-15k towards a house, something that will actually hold its value or increase in value. Even natural diamonds don’t hold their value very well since they are heavily marked up
Most natural diamond wont go up in value either. I have bought my wife natural diamonds, lab grown diamonds, and moissanite. All great choices and none of them I would say are investment worthy. I will say name brands like Tiffany may hold value better but in general never buy these as investments.
This is probably the best informational video I have watched regarding this topic. It’s also so very important to work with a jeweler who is knowledgeable and unbiased and who will work with both natural and lab diamond to fit the needs of their customers . People should be able to buy what they love , what makes them happy and what works for them ,without fear of judgement from others . It’s 100% no one’s business. Thanks for sharing 🥰🥰
I’ve been waiting for an ACTUAL unbiased learning tool… and here it is ✨ you are amazing Bonnie!
Bonnie this was an excellent video it was very truthful and honest about both lab grown and natural diamonds and watching you go thru the diamonds and what you look for and how good you are at it just makes me feel that anyone getting any diamond from you regardless of it being natural or lab grown they are going to get the very best from you.
Dear sweet jesus, the things that "concern" you about lab grown diamonds, are the SAME concerns one should have about a mined diamond. PERIOD! YES, most lab diamonds have a tint. YES, most mined diamonds have a tint. In fact, almost ALL diamonds of any kind are likely to have a tint. If BOTH a lab diamond, and a mined diamond are put side by side, and are professionally graded by the GIA and the specs are the same, there is NOTHING about the lab diamond that is ANY way inferior to the mined stone. NOTHING! Equal grading means equal gem, equal durability, and equal appearance. In fact, a lab grown stone can often have a much better cut, because the cutter isn't under pressure to cut the heaviest stone possible. I hate these sly little innuendos that diamond dealers throw out there to ever so slightly tarnish synthetic diamonds. You want to leverage your expertise just enough to throw doubt upon lab grown gems. This results in some poor schmuck spending WAY MORE than he needs to because suddenly everyone who sells diamonds is making "the face" when they discuss lab grown gems. It's the same kind of thing American car dealers used to do to create doubt on import automobiles. So, if you are going to be completely honest, you will say that all grading specifications being equal, there is NOT, NO, NYET, NIEN, UH AHH, any difference between a lab grown diamond, and a mined diamond. And don't even get me started on rubies, sapphires, and emeralds....
She is obviously biased.
Hi Bonnie, thanks for the amazing video. I'm a long term fan here (I watch your videos every week). I would love to understand the difference between CVD and HPHT lab made diamonds and whether one should be chosen over the other.
Loved how informational and unbiased this was!
Great work Bonnie! I had to explain to my clients too. Next time, I will show them this video instead. Thank you
Love the info you gave. Straight to the point and encourage people to draw their own conclusion of what’s best for them. Thank you so much.
Finally a video that’s unbiased about natural and lab grown diamond. Very informative! 😊
Your curation and eye is priceless. I felt so at ease and you had my trust the moment I spoke to you. You are amazing and thankful for you.
Same here. I trust Bonnie like how I would trust a neurosurgeon who is about to drill a hole on my skull 😁
Love this series - thanks Bonnie!
I would really appreciate hearing your take about the different certifications diamonds can get. Is there one certification that is "best"? Are lab v mined rated or designated differently? I'd also love any info on moissanite certifications too if you'd be willing to address that as well.
HUGE THANKS!!!! Love this!
Please do a video on the GIA, IGI certificates as well as the different growing processes!
My bridal set is natural diamond and my upgraded set is lab grown. Both beautiful and sparkle the same. People ask me if I’m ok with lab grown. Yes! I’m ok with lab grown. It’s the thought that counts! Especially coming from my husband unexpectedly! #heunderstoodtheassignment 😂
Your husband picked a good one. 👍
Awesome! Do people actually ask you if you are okay with a lab grown diamond? That’s pretty bold. How do so many people know about your diamond makeup?
I wouldn’t think people even need to know. Most of the fine jewelry stores sell lab grown… All you have to really say is “I got it at Jared“.
Loved your knowledge and energy.
Thanks for clarifying so many points in this video, Bonnie. To me, the biggest reason to buy a lab grown diamond is the lower cost. When my son is ready I hope he can work with you!
Thank you this point is not said enough. Save your money and spend it on things that are actually needed in your life especially young people starting out their lives. Just feels like another thing to lower a generation down from moving ahead and growing where its actually needed in their lives along side with many misconceptions and old ways in our society.
I bought my wife a natural 1 .05 carat diamond and we just changed it out with a 2 carat lab grown, they are both beautiful and it does not matter what anyone thinks as long as your other is happy with it. they both haver perks and is a personal decision that it, people need to quit trying to over spend money they dont have or trying to keep up, just buy what you like, quit worrying what others think
Hi Dewey,
We love the way you put it and is something we tell our clients all the time! Choosing a natural or lab grown center stone is a completely personal decision and some of the most important things we'd hope you get out of making your choice is that 1) you're happy 2) it makes sense for you!
We also have more on this topic on our website if you or anyone else would like to read up! Here's a link: bybonniejewelry.com/ethical-sourcing
-Team By Bonnie 💎
Very informative… thank you! 🥰
GREAT VIDEO BONNIE!! Please do a video on the difference between CVD and HPHT! and more information about lab grown/natural, like what to look out for when purchasing and what affects the pricing etc. can you do a comparison video on the cut/clarity comparison of a diamond as well
Thank you Bonnie! Have a healthy, happy new year!!! Looking forward to more videos! Hugs!!!
Thank you Bonnie for this video!
This is an amazing breakdown. Thank you!
This was super helpful!! Thank you 😁
Great explanation thank you!! 🙏
I love your answers and wisdom. I think people should have a good relationship with an expert like you and sit down and see everything that is available.
This video really came at the perfect time. Next year we are celebrating 10 years and my husband offered to upgrade my ring so I have begun doing my homework. There is SO much conflicting information on line! I have just always loved your channel and find you so trust worthy, so thank you so much for the breakdown on this. Still don’t know what the right move is, but I sure did learn some things!
Which did you get in the end ? Lab or natural
Natural!
@@laurawalker9968 congratulations 🎉 I’m sure you’re in love with your new ring , I went for lab lol
Very useful information thank BONNIE!
excellent info and logic love your channel
I live for your content and the quality information you consistently put out. You’re awesome!!
So if she ever stops making videos then are you gonna make it?
Great video, thanks for your sharing! Would be great if you can also share if there is a best lab for choosing lab grown diamonds from!
So so helpful! Thank you!
So glad we could help and bring clarity on tis topic of lab vs. natural diamonds! :-)
Wow the CZcams algorithm strikes again! Been looking into and thinking about getting a lab grown diamond. The hardest part is knowing where to buy/look for lab grown diamonds. Some of the companies that get associated with lab grown diamonds have enough bad reviews for me to stay away. I do want to look into getting them, but finding where is hard. Any recommendations? Thanks Bonnie and great video!
Definitely make a video about certificates and lab-manufacturing processes!
Great video! Lab grown diamonds 💎 are a great alternative for people on a budget in my opinion as you can get a bigger stone for a better price! You have created some amazing 💍 for couples with lab grown 💎.
Interesting! Please do video about different types of lab growing procedure!
Would love to see a video on the different Labs that certify diamonds and coloured gems 💎
Bonnie. I am a diamond enthusiast and l love your diamond educational videos. You are AWESOME! I am still learning. I have a question. If you have a cut triple excellent Vs2 color H will you have the same fire and brilliance or will I have more of one or the other based on dimensions.
Love Bonnie's videos even if I don't really care for diamonds, may get hate but I love Moissanite. 💕 But enjoy hearing the story of the creations made on the channel. But imo the only people that care about diamonds are jewelers, diamond consumers, and thieves/burglars. Obviously it's a little joke but still kind of true. Unless you are in heavy debt, struggling financially, really hate the ring, or relationship doesn't work out which are all possible. Resale value (imo) shouldn't even be a thought unless you're a jeweler or a convict smuggler. 😶 I don't agree that moissanite are only or just "fake diamonds" or something. Sure they are stimulants because we call them that. But they are their own gemstone they just aren't primarily grown in Earth's natural environment. We like to compare and contrast constantly which kind of sucks because to an extent sometimes we miss out on great things. ☀️
On the weekends i work in an office complex that has a Lab Created store ( No Names) ... and i wanted to know more, thanks for making this post.
Thank you Bonnie. You are a wealth of information.
We're so glad you find our content resourceful, Alexandria! Thanks for your support. -Team By Bonnie 💎
Thanks for your video Bonnie, so I understand to take care what we buy online but do you recommanded lab diamonds from James Allen?
I mean you’re not wrong in the sense that lab grown still require energy to produce…. But you can’t act like earth mined diamonds aren’t absolutely terrible for the environment either. The impact of mining is substantially (practically overwhelmingly) worse from an environmental perspective.
Mined diamonds use way more water, practically double the amount of energy to mine. The carbon footprint of a lab diamond is 5% of a mined diamond’s footprint in certain situations.
It’s absolutely undeniable that mining is worse than manufacturing diamonds.
Facts. Statistics and comparisons shows perspective.
this is true...She makes great videos but remember she was trained by the "diamond industry" so their curriculum tells her some things that are good for profits but not necessarily true...
I agrée with you. Let us not forget how many trees are cut down and how many animals lose their natural homes. In addition, is the Botswana government truly giving back to its people or is it giving back to its politicians 😕?
The materials used to create lab grown diamonds are mined also. They aren’t mine free, nothing really is. Diamond mines aren’t the only types of mining happening. If you were to travel to Botswana and see for yourself, yes the diamond industry has positively impacted the country, it’s people and wildlife.
@@brianagartin2812 Yeah you're right, but the impact of the mining is also incredibly different. Looking for the minerals it takes to make a lab diamond is pretty easy to do (for mining companies), while looking for diamonds is like trying to find a ... well a diamond lol. Way more intensive mining is required. Look up the differences in the ecological footprint and you'll see what I'm talking about.
It all comes down to personal preference and your personal budget. My preference are old european cuts and antique diamonds because they have a special kind of feel and shine to them, i love the little imperfections they have in the cut of the diamond.
This was a good one Bonnie!
Hi Bonnie, I’m interested to learn more about certs (GIA, IGI etc) and the importance of hardcopy and soft copy cert on natural and lab diamonds please! Looking forward it it. Thank you ❤
Stay away from IGI. GIA all the way...
Well said!!!!
Some people don’t care about all this. For those who can’t afford ( or don’t want ) to be ripped off by mined diamond prices, lab grown is the way to go. I have 4ct earrings, 12 ct bracelet, 24ct necklace and 5ct half eternity ring, all exquisite without having to re-mortgage the house to buy them.
Great video
Very informative information!!!!......if you don't mind me asking you....What karet is the middle stone of your diamond ring? It is spectacular.....
Good informative video for where to stand.
Thank you for this video,I would like to know the difference between CVD and HPHT
Wow good information I would be so nervous to get it on line . I’m learning more natural .idk yet
****Please make the CVD vs HPHT, Type II vs Type II A/B Video!!!***
Even if you trade up it would be ideal to be able to keep your previous stone for sentimental reasons. So only purchasing something for its trade in value or resale value is a non factor if you can save thousands on the front end to begin with. Then you could even have multiple stones without forking out tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars.
I have a smaller GIA triple Exc natural diamond I will never part with but I will never invest in another. Lab green or moissanite from here on out for ethical reasons. Everyone has a different motivator and that’s ok… having a beautiful stone that has meaning is the true point.
Amen to this.
This is a smart move.
I completely agree. I don’t know why some people are hung up on “Lab diamonds have no resale value. Natural diamonds uphold their value.” Like personally, I don’t think that I’d ever want to trade in my engagement ring diamond anyway because of sentimental reasons. If worst came to worst and I suddenly found myself struggling, I would try and sell it, but I’d honestly try to get ahead of that in the first place and not buy an over-priced mined diamond. I understand some people like to trade up when they’re older, but again personally, I’d keep my first one for maybe vacations or something where its possible I could lose it. Idk it’s all personal preference
@@rubyyoo8118 I completely agree. Everyone argues the resale value. Idc I’m not selling my natural diamond ring ever. And also yes when I upgrade until my 10th wedding anniversary I will still use my old wedding set for the places I might not want such an expensive bling to be on display!
Thank you this point is not said enough. Save your money and spend it on things that are actually needed in your life especially young people starting out their lives. Just feels like another thing to lower a generation down from moving ahead and growing where its actually needed in their lives along side with many misconceptions and old ways in our society.
Amen to that. Now where can I purchase Lab Grown Diamonds from?
Bonnie, can you please make the video to better understand the difference between CVD and HPHT lab-made diamonds. The more information available on this matter, the fewer consumers will villainize lab-grown and can make a more informed choice when purchasing jewelry.
Yes! Please do a separate video on the different process of lab diamonds
You are awesome Bonnie
Bonnie,
What is the size of your diamond stud each ear? For two earrings, what would be the total size? It looks big and nice on you.
Hi Bonnie, what band width would you recommend for a 2.5 carat round diamond?
Thank you for this video, which truly presents a balanced and honest view of both lab-grown and mined diamonds. I have tried, at times, to help people understand that both mined and lab-grown diamonds are diamonds with the only difference being growth structure pattern. And, it is not only mined diamonds that effect the environment, as it takes an enormous amount of energy to produce lab-grown diamonds; mining diamonds also effects the environment. The misconception that an inhumane labor process in used for all mined diamond persist at times, and as you stated, this truth of the past has been changed by policy and protocols to ensure safety and wage issues. These jobs do provide income, monies for hospitals, education, etc. I've always believed that the decision of which diamond to by is an individual one, and neither choice is wrong! What matters is the love and symbolism of a couple's commitment and their belief of what is best in picking the diamond regarding personal beliefs (lab-grown or mined). This was a great video. :-)
Hello :)!
As a diamond buyer, our suppliers come from africa who actually like the mined diamond business to still continue.
Why? Because that is one of their natural resource where they can profit from. They do not have the same opportunities that 1st world countries have where they can just instantly switch industries. They are simply trying to profit from what is available on their earth and what is working.
Also, i think their should have more research regarding lab diamonds. Environmentally friendly is a marketing tactic too. It takes a lot of energy and big ass machines.
Yes, but we are effectively destroying our planet by mining for diamonds.
where would you use the word "affect" if this is how you use "effect"?
I see that CVD are treated and HPHT is not. Are the CVD treatments permanent?For example if I had to get a ring resized, would the heat from the resizing change the color of a CVD diamond?
Have you made a video about CVT lab diamonds? I’m super interested
DeBeers has a division called Lightbox that is producing lab grown diamonds. Not only colorless but pink and blue as well. What do you think of DeBeers growing diamonds? Does this say something about the market if DeBeers is involved in it?
Lol
DeBeers doesn’t want to loose out on the coin… they see their marketing campaign is no longer convincing 😬
DeBeers definitely sees a growing demand for lab grown diamonds and they're getting in early like everyone else to establish themselves in this market.
Thanks For Sharing, I want To Ask Something. Can You Know That It was CVD With Just From Your Eyes? Or Just CVD Mechine Can Know It? Thank You
10 years from now when the lab diamonds are massed produced they’re going to be really cheap. Not worth it to invest now
What I don’t understand about the resale value argument is this: in my local market, a 2carat F/G coloured VS1 natural stone is about $20k, and I’ve seen these resell for about $15k (I don’t think natural stones retain 100% of their value on resale). But I can also buy the same exact specs in a lab grown for about $5k, and so the loss I would incur selling my natural stone would near equal the cost of buying a lab stone in the first place. Either way, I’d be out about $5k, plus I could keep the lab stone when it came time to upgrade instead of having to resell it. Am I missing something? Do jewellers in other areas buy back natural stones at 100% of the original value?
They don’t buy back at 100%. Lab will never have any value financially or socially, natural always will, especially if it is decent quality and size. In your specific example the losses would be the same but prices change over time and the value you keep would be 75% of the original price vs 0. Nobody would touch lab, same as cz or moissanite (not saying these are all the same.) You can always buy another lab one and turn them into earrings though.
In my experience, jewelers will cut you down way more than 5 k on natural diamonds. They will give you a fraction of what you paid for whether natural or not.
Hey Bonnie, wondering what's wrong with tints in diamonds - other than aesthetically?
Argyle mine diamonds are special because they're pink and are therefore rare. But the bulk of what's being sold is not rare sadly, unless your diamond is a Type IIa diamond. Type IIa diamonds make up 1-2% of all natural diamonds (1.8% of gem diamonds). These diamonds are almost or entirely devoid of impurities, and consequently are colourless (no nitrogen in the lattice) and have the highest thermal conductivity. Thats when marketing comes in using the minority to sell the majority by saying that all diamonds are rare or even worth the $$$. Also explains why natural diamonds don't hold the resell value if you decided to sell the stone years later.
Good point , you’re correct. Also type 2b and all Natural vivid color diamond except brown,yellow) are rare.
I am a mine grown diamond girl However I am actually considering a lab grown tennis necklace. I saw them in NY and I am okay with it on my neck
The terms natural and lab grown are inaccurate and misleading.
It should be mined v. manufactured diamonds.
I had a question Mam is Natural Diamonds 💎 can get a black spot? Like stain inside the Diamond? Thank You
You've mentioned CVD lab grown diamonds, but is there a way to tell the difference between HPHT lab grown diamonds and natural diamonds? As I understand it HPHT process mimics the way natural diamonds were formed. Would be curious to hear!
Will the lab grown, will blue and brown issues be not present if you have a high quality color grade?
I personally like the small tints of color but that's just me. Thank you for another awesome video!
Great video, and agreed, it shouldn’t matter what kind of diamonds or any stone for that matter you use. Anyone that thinks one is better than the other is worrying way too much about what others think.
Glad you enjoyed it! We are here to help❤️🫶
I took my jewelry to an old antique jewelry shop he looked at the diamond & sapphires and told me they are natural not man made. I took them also to a jewelry store and they used a gemstone tester and couldn’t tell me what kind of stones were in the jewelry. I again took them to another jewelry store at the mall just to get another opinion. I wanted to know if the stones were real, the gold kt, clarity and cut. They asked me if I had the paper work for the jewelry. I did have the paperwork at home. I was just testing them to see what they knew. The new generation of jewelry stores do not have a clue. They have been exposed to so much imitation stuff they don’t really care or sometimes don’t even know if what they have is the real deal. They just want to look bling & shiny with all that fake stuff on. I came along when everything used to be made of high quality and very good craftsmanship. The same name goes on all of these top name designers products today but the quality is not the same. You can barely tell the difference between the real thing or the imitation stuff today. I only purchase vintage consumer products when I go shopping. They’re the best quality. It makes me feel real good about myself when I know I’m rockin the real thing!
YEs add CVD process video!
Tints and colors are true to natural diamonds as well) to pick a perfect stone one should carefully check both. and yes, lab and natural ARE the same.
I agree there are tints in natural diamonds as well. As far as both being the same, yes the make up is the same, but in order for them to truly be equal they would have to be equal in value and not distinguishable from each other. That will never happen because one is man made and one comes from the earth.
There are many ways professionals can test them such as checking under a magnifier for the markings, whether there is any nitrogen present (natural stones have some), and certain inclusions only present in lab diamonds. So I think when people say they are “the same” we have to recognize if they are referring to both being diamonds yes, but they are not exactly the same in other ways.
Chemically identical , not the same.
@@Hashdollars what does 'not the same" mean?
@@TheCavantina sucks even on a video where they describe they’re not the same here you go saying they are.
Diamonds natural or lab grown have the same Chemical elements, they are not the same. There are many known differences, I’m not sitting here to educate you for free. I have the same chemical elements of a diamond I’m also made of carbon and the same elements however I am not the same as a diamond. You say they’re the same then how does a machine put the both of them inside and tell the difference???? Wrap you’re mind around that , is the machine magic? Or does it identify the differences??
@@TheCavantina I mean 😢 you aren’t the goldest business in Dubai not by a long shot, you don’t even have one or two views on your videos. So we can’t just go by whatever people claim on the internet to be true.
Can you talk about pressure treated colored diamonds
Finally someone stating the facts Lab/Natural... Lab is definitely the way to go, (REAL DIAMOND).
id like to see a video bout cvd n hpht also
Hi Bonnie, been watching your videos for a while now. Just curiosity you are using platinum than a white gold? Is platinum better than a white gold?
Also, simulated lab grown diamond CZ. If you can explain the difference between the lab grown diamond, moisanite and the simulated lab grown CZ. Hope you will answer my curiosity. Thanks 😊
Platinum is usually more expensive than white gold. My mother's beautiful rings were a perfect white diamond in platinum settings. That was over 82 years ago.
Nice 👍
HPHT is better. It more closely replicates the natural process of heat and pressure.
Can you do a video on gia vs iga please
Why is it that the lab grown diamonds are not that much cheaper- and you can’t trade them in like a natural diamond?
very very professional....i am a diamond dealer from Israel
Bonnie, I have heard that GIA certification have been approved for lab-grown diamonds, is this true? Please comment.
Yes just go to their website and you will see that GIA certifies them
Yes LGDR by GIA
Is it bad to be drawn to diamonds with blue tint? What’s wrong with diamonds with blue tints?
Nothing is wrong with blue tint. It's all preference. Get what you like and save money were you can, whether that mined or lab.
Used to be everyone saying lab grown drops in value etc but today mined diamonds are now dropping in value big time. The market is turning
I prefer “conflict free” diamonds. Same as cultured pearls vs natural pearl. Debeers will eventually open the floodgates, and prices of natural will plummet
With the current pricing on lab grown diamonds, even if their resale value is ZERO (which it isn't), you would lose less money than you would if you were to pay for and resell a natural diamond of the same grade. It's a no-brainer - just buy a GIA certified lab-grown (stay away from IGI and the others) and you're all set...