WHAT ARE THE NEGATIVES OF LAB GROWN DIAMONDS?

THE ANSWER

They do not hold resale value well. Prices have dropped steadily as more labs produce more stones. A lab diamond bought today could cost half as much next year. That makes them a poor store of value. Some people also miss the romance of a natural stone formed over billions of years deep in the earth. That story matters to certain buyers. Energy use is another consideration. Growing diamonds in a lab requires significant electricity. Though mining has its own environmental costs. If you buy for beauty and wearing, the negatives are minor. If you buy for investment or sentimental origin, they matter more.

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