Why are synthetic diamonds cheaper than natural diamonds?

Synthetic diamonds are cheaper than mined diamonds by about 20 to 40 percent on average. Earth’s precious resources are sacrificed for the pursuit of natural diamonds, therefore lab-made diamonds are a more eco-friendly and ethical choice.

Are synthetic diamonds worth less?

Synthetic diamond prices are generally lower than natural diamonds, and the price of lab-created diamonds continues to drop (as much as 30\% in a year). This is due to lab-grown diamonds not having any resale value and that the demand for lab-grown diamonds continues to decrease.

What is the chemical difference between natural and synthetic diamonds?

Lab-grown diamonds are created in a laboratory, often produced in just a matter of weeks. There is a tiny chemical difference between the two, as natural diamonds often contain a very small amount of nitrogen, while synthetic diamonds do not.

Why are lab grown diamonds worthless?

“There’s nothing rare or distinct about a lab-grown diamond,” says Benjamin Khordipour GG, Chief Gemologist at Estate Diamond Jewelry. “There is no market cap on how many can be made available, and for that reason, they are almost completely worthless. No one in the jewelry trade wants to buy them.”

Are natural or synthetic diamonds better for the environment?

In general, sustainable lab-grown diamonds are 25 to 40 percent less expensive than natural mined diamonds. While many mainstream diamond retailers offer ethical diamonds, sustainable diamonds are much better for the earth environmentally since mining diamonds has a huge impact on climate change.

Can you tell difference between lab and natural diamond?

A “Lab Diamond” is just like a Natural Diamond, except instead of growing in the Earth, they grow in a lab. There is no visual difference in Lab Created Diamonds vs Natural Diamonds. They sparkle the same, have the same types of color and clarity, and can come in the same sizes and shapes.

Can you tell the difference between lab-created diamonds and real diamonds?

So, to answer the original question: No, you can’t tell the difference between a lab-grown diamond and a real diamond. However, you can get a larger diamond within your budget and make a more ethical and environmentally-friendly purchase with a lab-grown diamond.

Are natural diamonds ethical?

Because of the Kimberley Process, 99.8\% of diamonds are now certified conflict-free and there is much greater accountability and transparency in the diamond industry. Unfortunately, just because a diamond has been certified by the Kimberly Process does not necessarily mean it is ethical or even conflict-free.