Lab Grown VS Moissanite VS Diamond: IGTV Edition
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- čas přidán 10. 06. 2024
- Watch in this video as we try to break down the difference between natural diamonds and the two most popular alternatives: moissanites and lab grown diamonds. We have done many videos and features on moissanites discussing what makes them special and how the differ from their diamond counterparts. Here we add a new stone to the mix; lab grown diamonds. These possess very similar optical properties but there are some differentiating factors between them and natural diamonds. Watch this video to learn more
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Natural earth grown diamonds do not retain their value, that is a lie. Try selling an earth grown diamond, you will be lucky to recoup 30-40% of the original purchase price. I've owned and sold 2 and will now only buy lab grown because of the ridiculously low resale value on natural diamonds. Diamonds are an expense, not an investment. You will lose more money on natural diamonds vs. Lab grown, even if you aren't able to resell your lab grown.
How would someone know if i lab grown isn’t natural? Like who’s stopping jewelry stores from selling lab grown as natural? They both pass a diamond tester
@@seanomalleygoatmmafighter2182 any reputable jewelers will carry a cvd tester to show you what you’re actually buying
Where I purchased my Diamonds and I only buy GIA certified. I can resell it and lose 15% of what I paid for. Moissanite and CVD they wouldn’t even look twice and has no resale values its 100% lost. Idk where everyone’s buying their diamonds and selling it to not get back anything. Oh and not to mentioned 99% of buyers know nothing about diamonds. Pls don’t buy “i1-i3” grading you’re practically doing them favors buying junk off them. That’s why there’s no resell values. I will never buy anything below a VVS1
@@4evadiamonds667 Lab grown diamonds are not cvd, they are actual diamonds grown in a lab.
True man, lab grown diamonds are becoming more and more popular so the value’s going down for sure
I believe that natural diamonds are not at all rare. The scarcity is artificial. They’re actually one of the most abundant minerals because they’re mined so often. And we all know how some of them are mined. There’s really no reason to buy an overpriced diamond when a Moissanite will look just as good
I would prefer a lab grown. Moissanites colour fade with time due to its composition characteristics
That oval natural diamond was beautiful
the lab grown looks the best
Yes lab grown tends to have less imperfections and great symmetry. Nothing wrong with that.
It honestly doesn't matter its all how much you pay
Because it’s man made
Moissanite is more sparkly than diamonds. 😍💎😍💎😍💎
Ok I finally see the difference. It's like night and day.
Natural diamonds don't have much resale value at all. Lol. But gold, folks.
@@pumpkindiamond994 and this famous piece of jewelry is comparable to engagement rings or other pieces that "regular" people are going to get? I don't think so.
@@pumpkindiamond994 Do keep posting 'cause you're hilarious, my friend lol
@@pumpkindiamond994 Don't you have stray cats to feed?
@@pumpkindiamond994 lmao!! You're a clown.
@@sparklynurse someone’s hurt that they spent $8k on a carat💀
Natural diamonds are not rare 🤣 they are going to tank in value with moissanite and lab grown diamonds
Agreed. Kiss goodbye 30% to 50% of the value of a mined diamond the minute you walk out of the jewellery store. I hate when these "information" videos misinform the consumer!
Respectfully disagree :)
@@laurenbjewelry Of course you do! But I woukd argue that you have a conflict of interest. Your goal is to get the consumer to spend money not to educate. As a matter of fact, the less educated the better.
@@sparklynurse One might say you have a conflict of interest too because you want to spend less money (nothing wrong with that). In terms of depreciation, all of them depreciate significantly, none of of them are investments. In terms of rarity, natural diamonds are the rarest and thats just a fact. There are set amount of naturals diamonds in the word, where as the other lab made stones can be whipped up in a lab anytime. In conclusion, saying natural diamonds are not rare is simply not true, however saying they tank in value like the rest is true.
@@SeanBoss My "conflict of interest" has virtually no negative effect on anyone except the pocketbook of diamond resellers.. A diamond reseller providing misinformation on a public forum to thousands of people to get them to spend money has far reaching effects. And, you are wrong. Diamonds are not particularly rare. In fact, compared to other gemstones, they’re the most common precious stone found.
Generally, the cost per carat is based upon a stone’s rarity; the rarer the stone, the more expensive. Rubies, emeralds and sapphires are much rarer and, in turn, far more expensive than diamonds. You may have heard of the De Beers corporation who, at one point in time, controlled around 75-85% of the diamond supply. Today De Beers controls a much lower percentage of the diamond market, however, it is still large enough to have an influence on the price of a diamond. By releasing only enough diamonds to satisfy the diamond demand, this causes the illusion of seemingly lower supply. This reinforces the idea that diamonds are rare and therefore expensive.
Im just amazed how "Flawless," you picked up those 💎s with that tool. Lol.
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Can tell the difference between the diamond and mossiante, I’m not a fan how how much fire it has. Natural or lab diamonds any time
I love my diamonds lab or natural even moissanite
Im now selling my diamonds and go for moisanites
Gotta say what they can do in labs and with technology today is quite fascinating and very interesting . I also find it can be super scary for a first time diamond buyer . I had a friend tell me of amazing deal he found on a diamond (that sounded way to good to be true) , he asked my opinion to check it out and see what I thought . What I suspected , is exactly what it was . An enhanced diamond !! Not only was it most likely enhanced to improve the color , it was enhanced to improve the clarity , it was fracture filled . The seller was online and showing a gemological certificate from a Lab I had never even heard of . I heard you mention enhancement in this video , was I right in telling my friend to absolutely not ever purchase a diamond that is fracture filled with a substance ? I’m also curious if enhancing a diamonds color is something that lasts for the life of the diamond . I have seen color Moissanite such as blues, pinks , yellows . However from what I’ve researched , the coloring is not permanent . I don’t know if that is the same for diamond color enhancing .Does this mean over time , the gem will eventually return to its original state of color ? I definitely can’t stress to friends or anyone asking me about diamonds , the importance of making sure they purchase from a reputable jeweler . And also if something sounds to good to be true , it usually is ! Sorry for the super long comment , but I’ve been following Lauren B for many years and I am a huge fan of your videos , they are always super informational and your designs are truly a cut above the rest and to die for !! 🥰🥰
There is nothing wrong with buying an enhanced diamond. There's a lot of bad stigma about them, but there really shouldn't be because it's still a natural diamond and you can get a fantastic deal. Just like non-enhanced diamonds, there's a lot of poor quality ones, so you would want to find one that is great quality and where the enhancements are minimal so you can't even tell that it's enhanced.
Diamond color enhancement (usually HPHT) and laser drilling are both permanent, which is why GIA certifies both of these enhancements. They will not certify diamonds that have been fracture filled because this enhancement is not permanent. Depending on how the diamond is cared for, the enhancement can come out, but it can be filled again. They can't be cleaned with harsh treatments that have ammonia and also cannot go in ultrasonic cleaners, or the enhancement might come out. I have a 5 ct enhanced diamond that looks VS quality and is very sparkly. No one can tell that it was enhanced by filling a small feather. It shows no visible inclusions to the naked eye. Only at a certain angle and lighting, I can sometimes see a small blue line, which is the filler inside the feather, but it's barely noticeable and hard to even look for when I'm trying to look for it. The diamond was a HUGE savings, so I'm all for that especially since they are so insanely expensive non-enhanced. I use a gentle cleaner and have had absolutely no issues. I get compliments on it all the time. I just wish it was much larger and completely colorless instead of near colorless, so at some point I want to upgrade it. And, when I do, I will recoop most of my investment versus if I way overpaid for a GIA certified one.
Lab diamonds are a whole other thing and at this point, I am not sure I would spend the money on a lab even though they have dropped in price a lot over the last few years. I am just unsure as to what value they will have years from now if I wanted to sell and upgrade again. It's all a personal decision and at the end of the day you have to be happy with what you are getting and the price you pay for it. Who cares what everyone else thinks or stigmas.
@@princess3193 good to know ! Yea the fracture filling sounded pretty scary to me . Enhancing a diamonds color to give it better clarity doesn’t sound bad but fracture filling that can come out is definitely not a diamond I would invest in, that’s just my personal preference though . , Either way I say go for what you love , natural or lab , I wouldn’t worry about the value over time , especially if they truly plan to keep it forever ! Thanks for the info
@@leeleelv You're welcome. Well, I think the scarier part is the laser drilling actually. That's hard on a diamond. But then after that, it's usually filled which is the easy part. And the filling won't ever come out if you make sure to clean it properly and avoid the things I mentioned in my last post, and also not boil it.. But who the heck would do that?! Lol! So, you shouldn't have to ever worry about the filling coming out. But, I hear you about not being comfortable with it.
I also love the HPHT process on diamonds. It's also very strong on a diamond, hence the 'high pressure high temperature', which is why the quality has to be VVS or above otherwise the diamond might explode, but I just love how it blasts the color out. I am sensitive to seeing the slightest hint of color in a diamond, and this process can make some diamonds whiter than a D color lol. Sometimes they can even have a slight blueish or purplish tint, which to me makes the diamond look whiter. Plus blue is my fav color. I'm also not opposed to strong blue fluorescence, or even phosphorescence, which are other stigmas! So many people don't want fluorescence or an HPHT diamond, therefore many jewelers won't even sell them. This makes me sad, because I'm actually searching specifically for any of these so it's harder for me to find the perfect one. GIA certifies them, so I don't understand why people have such a negative opinion to enhancement or fluorescence. Fluorescence rarely causes the diamond to be hazy and it makes a lower color look shades whiter. So both things provide a whiter diamond for much cheaper, and GIA certified too?!?... I say sign me up haha! 😂
Natural oval diamond really another level ❤️
Rightttttt no comparison 😍😍😍
If you are going for a natural diamond, go with the high end brands. The stones might be chemically same, cut and craftsmanship differ by brands. A 1 carat Tiffany ring is twice the price of a 1 carat Blue Nile. Brand value also matters on second hand market.
Id rather buy lab and save money natural or lab doesn't matter to me if it sparkles the same in the light and can pass a tester I'll wear it all day every day. Fuck Debaers and their high prices
Can you please provide details of the ring you’re wearing? Emerald cut, is it lab grown? Size and setting? Thanks
Looks to be about a 3 carat emerald cut with trapezoid sizes, maybe like 0.5 carats of those? Not sure!
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But the comparison with the oval one wasn't good. The diamonds were crushed ice cut, the moissanite was brilliant cut?! Not very fair to compare
Sooooo the lab diamond is more rare the the real diamond 🤔🤦♂️
Not quite :)
The lab grown is just controlled by the grower they can control the clarity of the stone unlike the natural coming from a rock looking like it has a filmy or foggy look to me a lab grown is better if your going for the clarity and clear look
But costs less
I Notice she said “considered” to be much more rare 🤔
Yoi are right. And i noticed that comment too. Diamonds are NOT as rare as the Diamond Industry wants you to believe, but they want you to pay way too much for it, so this is their marketing trick. Also, diamonds are not an investment lol. Just look at how many ppl sell their engagement rings after divorce. Half price, with GIA certifications too )))
@@irenafennema4643 yep. the value of natural diamonds are 'perceived' value. great marketing by The DeBeers family. And let's not forgot the political issue with conflict diamonds. They don't hold value, no one will ever pay what you paid when you sell. So, I tell people it's not an investment, just buy it because you love it. No other reason. I'm personaly excited about the lab grown.
@@apollocontestants7384 exactly. I own a diamond ring, custom made and relatively big, but my next 2 Carats awesomeness is going to be Moissanite from US. One diamond on my hand is enough all the next rings will be something else :)
@@irenafennema4643 i would go with lab grown instead of moissanite. the quality is much better.
@@apollocontestants7384 really, the only problem with moissanite is it's a bit less hard. Otherwise, the moissanite has a lot more fire and is more sparkly. The quality of a lab grown diamond isn't better per say than that of a moissanite, they're just different gems.
Natural diamonds aren’t rare at all, their release into the market is just controlled by Debeers…but you knew that!
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Please email us at info@laurenb.com and someone from our design team can assist you from there. Be sure to include any links to videos from our YT page or website to start!
Mossanite is too sparkly. I'm a shy type of person and I'm considering it for a ring but I don't want to get much attention
Who wouldn't more bling for your buck? Moissanite is the way to go!
@@nickd7844 It's not necessarly more "Blingy" it only has a better Dispersion which means it has a better Fire so much powerful colours but it has a lot less White Light so The Signature White Sparkle of The Diamond is much less powerful on a Moissanite also it has a higher Refractive Index which means it Sparkles faster not necessarily more powerful so in short . Moissanite has a more Powerful Fire and a Faster Sparkle but a less powerful White Light while Diamond has a More powerful White Light than Moissanite while a Less Powerful Fire so it has an Equal Amount of Fire and White Light while Sparkling a bit Slower
@@spacewanderer9 Good explanation and yes nothing beats the look of a high-quality rare diamond. I do like how Moissanite "looks alive" especially in the right lighting. It REALLY sparks.
I had felt the same way as well but I went with a NEO moissanite that is diamond cut. It’s sparkle is more similar to a diamond. The fire and brilliance has to do with the cut of the moissanite :)
I see this posted frequently. I own A Cut Above diamonds (mined and cut within the top 1% of all diamonds.) I own and have owned a fair bit of moissanite. I can attest that well cut diamonds sparkle just like moissanite (or the reverse - moissanite sparkles just like a well cut diamond lol.) Don't compare moissy to mall jewellery store diamonds, they are usually the worst out there.
Natural diamonds are NOT rare.
Fun fact --> a natural diamond is by far NOT a rare stone
What does gia mean
GIA is the Gemological Institute of America and most trusted diamond grading lab in the world
Darn they all looks the same wd different prices 🙄
Nawww. You can tell Moissanites have a blueish toned. Natural and lab grown diamonds are whiter and clearer. Check 1:47 and pause it. And you probably can't tell if people who see it are not familiar with the diamonds. Quick story lol I was eating at a restau and noticed something really sparkly. Like blindly sparkly. It was this lady's ring. After doing my own research for my engagement ring, now I know the type of ring she has, it was a Moissanite lol Nothing wrong with that but you can tell it's not a diamond.
Sad you think that lol
Diamonds are a scam... period
Earth mined diamonds are a scam. The “normal” diamond, like 1-3 carats is not rare at all. The only rare diamonds are like 4+ carats, flawless.
“Moisten”ite lmao. I don’t think that’s how it’s supposed to be pronounced.