10 Things Before You Buy a Lab-Grown Diamond

[@benh9350]

These are great tips, thanks! The history and reality of diamonds and gemstones is really interesting and a history of human life and society. The history of jewelry and economics and society in general is a big influence on why and how diamonds and jewelry are understood. I feel that needs to be kept in mind when thinking about the value and relevance of jewelry. Like it was said in the video, natural stones were all that existed before lab stones. And, jewelry was a display of wealth, it was a store of wealth, and of power. That was very important to people in the past. They wanted to physically tell people who they were. This is still a driving factor for many people, this is how luxury brands and displays of wealth are still sold. But there are also many people who like ‘quite luxury’ and would rather just have nice things that are not too in your face. So now it’s just personal preference. I personally think people should not take advantage of others in selling jewelry, but it happens, so be mindful when buying. But I also think many people just want a look and are willing to buy something that looks appealing even if it’s not exactly natural or of a certain brand. Classic example is when silver plated table wear was invented. Before silver plating silver wear was silver, that’s what it was, and it was valuable. Then silver plating was invented and a base metal could look like silver but cost way less. People jumped on that idea and it is still popular today, and pricing is still reflected in the physical composition of an item. So somethings from the pasts social and physical reality are still with us today, other things have changed. If you just want to get a look then find the one that looks right, but jewelry is a physical thing, so it needs to also feel right and that feeling comes from knowing what a thing is inside and out, that feeling comes from the total reality of the thing and how you and others understand and create that reality. Great video!

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Well said thank you

[@georgevavoulis4758]

Thank you Quinn for informative and enlightening videos about diamonds . 💎😊

[@kymberliethefreespiritedone]

This is very enlightening and I am subscribing to learn more! Thank you!

[@user-sg8tk5if9y]

Bhai itna nahi read kar saktey

[@katharinatrub1338]

This is the Best argument I ever heard: "You actually buying a real diamond, it just happens to be grown in a laboratory". I enjoyd watching your Video! and I love Diamonds! ; )

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Hehe We are so happy you enjoyed! Let's know if we can help you find one you REALLY love.

[@npet6842]

You could say it's like comparing farmed salmon vs river caught salmon . As long as the farm is not over fed ( often is and therefore fatty ) it's the same to me .

[@katharinatrub1338]

; )) nice metaphor @@npet6842 !

[@joninature]

farm salmon over wild cus no parasites and you can eat it raw

[@1914Lolo]

⁠@@joninatureit’s actually the exact opposite. Wild caught salmon is much better and safer

[@j.kimmer1509]

YES lab grown is awesome....This month i bought a 5ct round E color, ideal cut, vs1 for $5,000.00 US with IGI papers... it is affordable now. IT IS BRILLIANT and clear... no more blood diamonds for me... btw i went to a tiffany's and compared a 5ct in store...wow my stone was way better...visually better. No way i'm paying for blood diamond for $190,000.00

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Good job!

[@grown2be]

Where did you buy it?

[@ijumpshot2613]

​@@jo.scorpio2010 you're salty

[@jo.scorpio2010]

@@ijumpshot2613 you're poor

[@GrayTheDon]

@@jo.scorpio2010lmaooo your mad

[@Breonaleonard]

Just bought my first lab grown tennis bracelet after being strictly natural for years. It’s STUNNING!😍 Certified and everything I want as far as clarity and carat weight. The truth is natural diamonds also don’t have any resale value. Jewelers literally offer people 10% or less than what they paid for. Both are not investments. Buy it because you love it and could see yourself passing it down.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

That is awesome!

[@smking211]

What is the point of passing down a worthless sparkley rock? Maybe a ruby or emerald.. or sapphire but whats with you pea brained women and diamonds?

[@pamyuhnke8143]

Knowing that I wouldn’t be killing the environment, people, or my bf’s wallet, I’d be thrilled with a lab grown diamond!

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

I think there the future. And they start from a diamond seed. Growing into a real diamond. Just a bit faster than it took them from the earth. Have a good Holiday.

[@justicedemocrat9357]

Why not just buy a cubic zirconia or glass? If it not a natural diamond then it's not really a diamond. Giving someone a lab grown diamond tells them that they're not worth the value of a real diamond.

[@GgfgHhk]

Diamond has a hardness of 10 and moissanite has a hardness of 9.2. Moissanite is twice as tough as diamond, and its refractive index is 80% higher than diamond. For people's pursuit of the characteristics of diamonds, low-priced moissanite performs much better than diamonds. Then there are laboratory diamonds that are environmentally friendly to nature. It is easy to obtain perfectly clean and perfectly cut diamonds, and you can witness the performance of a perfect diamond. .Most diamonds from mines that damage the environment have impurities and a yellowish color, and the cutting ratio is often distorted in order to maximize the diamonds.

[@GgfgHhk]

The stock of mine diamonds on the surface is much greater than that of natural glass. When the mine diamonds give up artificial control of production, the price of mine diamonds will be much lower than that of natural glass and become worthless. Then we will lose money by investing in the GIA ID 100 instrument. Big.? This does not include the investment in training personnel to use the GUA ID 100 instrument.

[@sangitasrinivasan1795]

@@QuinnsGoldsmithdoes a lab grown diamond have resale value?

[@stoundingresults]

If the girl loves you she won't be picky of price, go for lab grown. Have the extra cash saved to pay rent or the mortgage.

[@lisaaustin4561]

Yea. Right. Your in dream land buddy! An engagement ring is something every little girl has been designing in her imagination since kindergarten! If YOU LOVED 🥰 her, you’d want to give her her dream ring. How much did your jet ski cost? Or whatever dumb thing you guys buy.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

We are Going live at 2pm EST Nov 1 to answer your questions!

[@benstevens2164]

​@@lisaaustin4561glad I found a girl who'd rather have a jet ski

[@Bigdogdave101]

@@lisaaustin4561the difference is that he isn't asking HER to pay for the jetski... you sound spoilt and if you have a partner, I pity them 😂

[@yzwme586]

@@lisaaustin4561 way to fall hook line a sinker for Da Beers. You're just an NPC

[@diana484.]

I was one of the bunch who thought they were fake. After countless hours of videos and books, Lab grown are my new fav. You can have your sparkle without breaking the bank. Thanks for the info

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Sure, thanks for letting me know. Terry

[@sjay149]

Many good tips. Thank you. Ten tips are overwhelming, so here are my three: 1. Natural Diamonds = Never buy if it’s not engraved, with its certificate number. It will need to be at least .85 ct in order to be big enough to be engraved. 2. Diamond Showing = Look at 3 diamonds that are the same size and price, side by side, under the same lighting. This applies to both Natural and Lab diamonds. 3. The spirit of a ring doesn’t end = Every ring will need cleaned or repaired, someday and the ambiance of the jewelry store is key. Don’t buy her ring, from a store that feels like a warehouse or an old dungeon. She won’t want to show it (the store) off to her friends. Finally, the money. Are you being taken advantage of? ABSOLUTELY.

[@hopespringseternal2624]

That is incorrect information! I have a .80 gorgeous real diamond that is GIA engraved on the diamond. GIA is the world-wide best grading authority. I have the paperwork to prove it. I just bought a .70 GIA engraved diamond. Please, people, do your own homework as people can give fake information just like happened here.

[@sjay149]

@@hopespringseternal2624 Nonetheless, insist that your Natural Diamond have its certification number engraved. This is relativity new...DeBeers has a brand new Plan and nothing under .8 ct will be engraved. Also, DeBeers is starting a Rarity Category and changing one of the other 4 C's categories to include an "Origin Story". I watching to see how much of the new DeBeers Plan appears on new GIA certs. the new GIA certs.

[@Jackaroo.]

The OP is about as trustworthy as a used car salesman.@@hopespringseternal2624

[@paulproctor1111]

You want to save a lot of money, skip the diamonds. Try and sell a real diamond at a pawn shop, you will not get much. Buying to impress your future spouse? Get a normal gemstone. Or better yet, use that money to buy a house. Diamond engagement rings are not an investment. Investment grade diamonds are not purchased at your jewelry store. It seems a lot of replies think that diamonds are great, buy as big and expensive as you can. Sounds like some people may be in the diamond retail business on this thread.

[@lisaw7633]

Totally agree. Thank you for this

[@fromscratcheewithstef]

I love this. In fact, I asked my husband for a lemon quartz because I loved the look of canary diamonds. Unfortunately, one big compromise you make is that gemstones lose their brilliance over time because they scratch. I didn't realize how dull my stone had become until I sent it for service after 7 years to the jeweler who made it (even so, she charged under $100 for service and it came back looking new again).

[@brookedelaney1]

@paulproctor1111 Most Diamond are not bought as an investment anyway.

[@pnwnewsinfo]

​@@fromscratcheewithstefquartz is too soft. I love Golden Sapphire, Princess Diana's ring, 9 on the hardness scale. Diamond is 10. Quartz is 7 and can scratch easily. 👍🙃🙏

[@CryptoPaysMeDaily]

Who buys a diamond to later sell it at a Pawn shop lol? Never crosses my mind and I’m sure it didn’t for many others. It never crossed my mind to buy a diamond as an investment ever either. Sounds more like if you can’t afford a real natural diamond then just say that but stop making excuses why not to buy one. People still buy diamonds and a house lol.

[@darrenmonette3088]

I took in all the information you shared and as a former diamond broker I hear the subtext in your speech that suggests a natural diamond is better...because someday one would want to upgrade...or that an "entry level stone " is lab grown but I have to say...as a tenured old guy from the business who used to specialize in Canadian diamonds.... I'd buy a lab grown over an earth stone and look for the best characteristics of that stone. And get value over the natural stone.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Well said. I got my wife Lab grown earrings this past Christmas. After 35 years in the business, I never thought I would do that. But the value and quality are so good is was a simple decision.

[@lorraineanderson8896]

It wouldn't surprise me if other countries don't have the same laws we have, and are not required to inscribe the lab grown diamonds. I can imagine that for a long time we have been buying lab grown from outside of the United States, and they are NOT telling us.

[@verydenise]

Yes. There are articles and a documentary that say they’ve already been mixed. Watch “Nothing Lasts Forever”

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

We are Going live at 2pm EST Nov 1 to answer your questions!

[@GgfgHhk]

Because there is no second-hand market, it cannot be sold at all, so (diamonds are forever, loose diamonds will be passed down forever).

[@duelenigma7732]

IGI and GIA are the certs you want . Other certs can be bogus . My favorite specs for diamonds when I was doing custom jewellery was Color: E-F , Clarity : SI1 Cut Exc Exl Exl , GIA cert ( 40 years a goldsmith Vancouver) . Good video , sound advise . The pressure heat lab stones sound good .

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Thanks for sharing!! I agree with you.

[@tracib.7725]

The fact that lab diamonds are guaranteed to be conflict free is the best thing to me personally. Knowing that someone suffered and possibly died for me to wear a bobble is sickening.

[@Cerbera66]

Same 👍

[@Shayne_9]

Loved this video. Great insight and very informative! My partner recently bought a lab grown IGI certified diamond 4.9 carats, G color, VS1, pear cut, with a platinum band for a total price of $1,859 and I’m in LOVE with my ring and I am overall satisfied with the price. Lab grown is where it’s at especially if you want a larger carat size like I did.

[@germanybooker]

You know where at? I’m proposing in the next two months and would love to save a bit if I can.

[@Shayne_9]

@@germanybooker He bought it online from The Art of Jewels! He said it was a much better deal than if he would’ve ordered from Rare Carat or Brilliant Earth! The price was just unbeatable and he said he looked at several options. It arrived about two weeks after placing the order. Hope this helps!

[@germanybooker]

@@Shayne_9 wooooow!! I went to Briliant Earth at 2:30 today lol This gives me life! I’ll check it out! Thank you!!🙏🏽

[@Shayne_9]

@@germanybooker Of course! I should also add that my ring was purchased during their Fourth of July sale but even still the prices for their stones and settings are so affordable! I hope you find the perfect ring! 💍

[@dexl9487]

I would say YES to a downpayment for a house or a key to a house! I’m ok with a lab grown diamond as an engagement ring or wedding band.

[@jcresmond1653]

I bought a few HPHT diamonds from Diamonds Of Color in Florida. I got them at wholesale and it was the best investment of my life. HPHT may not always test as diamond with electric conductivity testers because of the boron in them, but will test correctly with a thermal conductivity tester, fun fact.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

There shouldn't be boron in Lab grown diamonds. It's left out to avoid fluorescence. Do the stones you purchased come with a proper certification like GIA or IGI? Thanks for your information

[@AmerPridexxx]

Ritani has good article about it titled: What Is The Blue Nuance In Lab Diamonds

[@Tyler-yf5fo]

Great video! I love BOTH natural and lab. However, if someone is really on board with the environment, get a vintage diamond. Not only are you repurposing, you are getting something unique, IMHO.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Well said. European cut diamonds were cut between 1880 and 1920. That's vintage for sure.

[@mxbenard9134]

My first earth mined is around 1890 ish and is a rose cut monster 8.92. So 9ct it is in. 18k white with orange blossoms art. My other.is a 10ct, 8ct yellow tint moissinoite, 5, ct all different base colours and count less colour moissinoite. My all time favorite is a super flat profile double halo long oval 8ct moisanite. I JUST looked into a 29 cttw.péndant

[@mxbenard9134]

@@QuinnsGoldsmith i like the concept of recovered settings recasted snf preserved. Then using a lab stone in it. Both preserve the lost art and renew ecologically.

[@Mr-qx5kg]

I remember I went all out a bought a Tiffany’s diamond necklace (1,500$)for my girl. Didn’t work out, went to sell it and they offered 300$ and that’s when I found out BECAUSE THEY TOLD ME, DIAMONDS AIN’T REALLY WORTH NOTHING is the craftsmanship you pay for. They also were the ones who told me about the constriction of diamond on the market to the amount there really is.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Your your paying a lot for the designer and labor. But your also selling it back used. And they can't sell it used.

[@benjaminseng4271]

we can't afford FL, DE / K class investment diamonds. Were talking 20-50k/Ct. We get the common junk stones that only carries 10-25% resale, less for LG diamonds

[@MichelleBertsch]

That’s extremely nice of you to help out people that may be helping the competition. For that alone I would give you my business.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Thank you very much. Terry

[@user-wl4rp9tk2y]

MAN, YOU'VE REALLY HELPED ME A LOT. THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@beatrixbrennan1545]

My bf just bought me a pair of 1 carat lab grown diamond earrings. Super high grade and stunning. I'm pretty sure he paid under a grand for 2 carats total. He bought online and had a great experience. Will definitely be buying more in the future.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Oh wow! Thats awesome, Lab Grown diamonds definitely are a wonderful addition to the Jewelry world

[@lorifrederick2367]

I own natural, lab grown, and Moissanite rings. I LOVE all 3 of my rings! My lab grown is spectacular!

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Glad to hear you're loving your collection! Lab-grown diamonds can indeed be breathtaking. If you're curious about the distinctions between them, our latest video compares lab-grown diamonds, natural diamonds, and moissanite. Enjoy your beautiful rings! 💍✨ kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIbOioJsa71rfqc

[@Lyn4817]

I have a 2ct lab grown diamond and I didn't pay 10% of the price here. It is a brilliant round, set on a yellow gold band. My engagement ring in 1970 was only $100. Even jewellers need to look closely to tell the difference, using speciality equipment.

[@networth00]

So you bought a lab grown diamond in 1970?

[@Jackaroo.]

$100 in 1970 is about $800 today so, it sounds like more of a bargain than it is. I can make you a 2ct lab grown diamond engagement ring for $800 today right now.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Yes they do. That's because there made up of diamond just like a natural diamond.

[@mervynhahn9621]

GREAT VIDEO. From one jeweler to another!

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@williamko4751]

I am in the market for a diamond. I find this video very education. Thank you

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mcat663]

CVD= Chemical Vapor Deposition, NOT Disposition! You should know that! I’m not a jeweler and know that. But I do have an 8.30 ct lab diamond and LOVE it!! It’s better than my real one with higher color (H vs F) and less inclusions (VS1 vs VVS2!)💍💎

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Good for you. I don't make them I set them.

[@lisaaustin4561]

I have. 5 Carat lab VVSI $8000 Love it! 🎉. I’d rather have my lab grown 5 carat than some teeny 1/2 karat earth diamond of the same qualities as mine that would cost more.

[@khongcolong]

Congratulations Lisa, how do one knows if the certificate for a specific lab diamond? thanks

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

We are Going live at 2pm EST Nov 1 to answer your questions!

[@lisaaustin4561]

@@khongcolong all reputable jewelry comes with a AIG [lab] or GIA. If you’re being sold a piece of jewelry and you don’t have either of these run!

[@networth00]

When you're broke but have a 5 carat diamond, people know it's fake.

[@cindimams4394]

I have a 1.59 Carat IF D cushion cut in platinum natural diamond and my hand is small so anything over 2 Carats would look tacky on me or someone with small hands. I’m totally in love with my diamond it’s my 10 year anniversary upgrade and a year later I can still stare at it all day long.

[@daniellavisciglio7676]

Awesome video! You answered all my questions 👍

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

We are Going live at 2pm EST Nov 1 to answer your questions!

[@LifeAccordingtoMaria]

Just subscribed. Great information. What are your thoughts about Brazilian diamonds? I have been buying them for a few years now. Comes from Brazil of course, and then they are sent to India for the cut. They are heat-treated HPHT for clarity and to bring out their coloring. They are set in silver not gold to save costing. I had a jeweler reset one of my purchases a 1.7 carat princess cut stone that has a light blue coloring which I love actually, from a silver ugly ring to a simple solitaire 14K gold ring. Came out just gorgeous. The jeweler couldn't get over how beautiful this stone was.

[@BecomeGolden18]

Honestly I have not heard of Brazilian diamonds. I will have to look into them.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

We are Going live at 2pm EST Nov 1 to answer your questions!

[@hopespringseternal2624]

I would never buy a treated diamond. GIA says they are not the real thing after being treated. And, they are not

[@Karan-hs4by]

80-90% stones extracted are sent to India for cutting & polishing, so dont worry about that factor.

[@jimtuna1354]

If it's got blue in it, it's a moissanite sorry u got screwed I would never trust anyone from Brazil anyway

[@daniellee7342]

Thank you I never knew so much about diamonds it was an eye opener

[@missmustache4207]

Maybe it my older thinking but I like the idea that it came from the ground ethically. I know a lab grown has the same properties of a diamond but my brain thinks like it’s cz. How would you persuade someone that this isn’t a “fake” diamond? Like I said could be old thinking.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Well, that's a great question. I'm old school myself. It's had to accept the fact that they are the same. For 30 years, I refused to sell any kind of lab grown stones. Almost all color stones they also make in a lab. Some look good, and others don't. So I said we are a reputable fine jeweler with no labs. Now pearls are not natural. They put a seed in the oyster. The oyster considers it an irritant, so it spins it around, trying to get it out of its shell. Turning it into a pearl. And that process has been accepted for a hundred years. I think lab grown diamonds will be accepted as diamonds just like pearls. I bit the bullet last year and bought my wife lab grown diamond studs. She lost one and said she would be fine with lab. So that I would not feel cheap, I got her large ones as an upgrade. She loves them, and they look beautiful. They also saved me a tremendous amount of money. It's a great question. I hope my explanation was adequate. Thank you Terry Q

[@missmustache4207]

@@QuinnsGoldsmith I can definitely understand earrings. I would also lose one. Some of the prices of the lab diamonds while lower than diamonds. I noticed they were only 1/2 the price here.

[@Vladigraph]

CZ doesn't reflect light in the same way as diamond, so the look will be different. You can tell it from a diamond with a simple test that only needs a piece of paper and a pen. It's also softer than the diamond, so it will get scratched and will become dull with time. A lab grown diamond looks and behaves exactly same as natural, and is just as hard. If you put a natural and a lab diamond with the same C's next to one another, you won't be able to tell a the difference. If nobody told you which is which, and told you could take home just one, then how would you decide which is "fake" and which is "real?"

[@marlenemartin4967]

What an education, I learned a LOT and it was fun to watch. Thanks for sharing your years of experience with such generosity and honesty. You seem to be a lovely guy... wishing you all the best!

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

What I nice thing to say. Thank you very much. Terry

[@tmknsyr8154]

One thing kind of the opposite of what I heard and read that HPHT actually is the one with hue color, however they can treat it to get whiter color, and CVD is the one with whiter color. If natural diamond has actual resale value like gold and wont loose 50% of its price then I would consider it but it is not rare like gold and it is all business, marketing manipulating the prices, however girls are all about diamond in this country (other countries are still not brainwashed with diamond yet).

[@boceskia]

Then why buy white gold at all? It is Rhodium coated like the silver jewellery... so save even more money and get a lab grown diamond in a silver ring, instead of a natural diamond in a white gold ring. They look the same (you only see the Rhodium coating on the outside).

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

We are Going live at 2pm EST Nov 1 to answer your questions!

[@jimmypang967]

Love the openness and honesty.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Thank you

[@LoopHole1212]

Since 2016 labgrown diamonds have become normal thanks to internet. And the Natural Diamond smugglers and monopolies have cut the supply 4 million carats by 2020. Diamond monopolies in NY, TEL AVIV, SOUTH AFRICA , UK AND ANTWERPEN are getting soo nervous. It's over for Blood-Diamond business.

[@YosemiteMa]

This is the first video of yours that I've watched and thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. QUESTION: I am having a lab grown diamond made from my deceased husband's ashes. The cost of this year-long process is 10 times what you say a 1 carat lab grown diamond should cost. I'd like your thoughts.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

It sounds right that it would be more. I’ll look into it and message you - 10X sounds excessive. Im sorry for your loss .

[@YosemiteMa]

@QuinnsGoldsmith Thank you for your reply. I asked for a 1k cushion (maybe) cut, and the price was around $18,000, and I still have to get out set. Again, thanks for sharing your knowledge. Sandi

[@julianmete3861]

thank you for this video, it really helped me make the big decision!

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kevinbuckley4507]

I LIKE YOUR 9MM MAG NEXT TO THE PRINTER I wonder if anyone else noticed that LOL

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Yes, they do. It's 45mg just to be clear. Thanks for the comment.

[@SamanthalovesFlowers]

I absolutely love my lab created diamond pieces. My main daily wear ring is a 2.4 CT round VS1 F color, excellent cut. Absolutely stunning stone, 1150.00. Paired with a 18k white gold band with almost a CT of pave set diamond sides, all in 2000 for the entire ring. Get compliments all the time, comments about that must have cost a fortune. I'll never buy another natural earth one.

[@SamanthalovesFlowers]

Should have mentioned, GIA certified, CVD not HTHP.

[@jasonblaise6786]

Ah, CVD, that explains the price. Great find!

[@johnpowers1343]

If you get her a 2 CT and she says she wants a 3 CT... Run...... You can't afford her.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Maybe true

[@keithcon3505]

After watching this clip I went online and picked 4 different 1.5ct stones for the wife to pick from. Lol. She always picks the most expensive.

[@pinkpotatoes9849]

Imagine being a young couple and wanting a 2ct earth diamond! With lab grown, at least more of us can get something bigger. I'd be happy with a 0.75ct but in earth diamond terms, we got what we could 26 years ago. In the end, its just a symbol. Its the marriage that is the real thing.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

You are so right! Thank you for your comment. Happy Hollidays

[@fabfaun]

Thank you soooo much for this helpful information. ❤❤❤

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

You are so welcome!

[@fromscratcheewithstef]

I deeply dislike the idea of lab diamonds being a stepping stone or that only natural diamonds are "real". There is something very special and romantic about the time it takes for a natural diamond to be formed in the earth, and the market price of a natural diamond reflects that intrinsic characteristic. But arent lab diamonds....diamonds?!

[@scm731]

This is great info. Thanks for your time and knowledge.🤗

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

My pleasure!

[@michaelangel285]

Thank you.

[@btscarzella214]

Great video. I’ve been wanted lab Diamond stud earrings forever.

[@yoshy2628]

A moissanite stone costs between 10 to 30 € a pop, 0.5 carat to 3 carat. No idea why you will pay 2-3K for a 20-30€ price tag. Nobody will tell you is not a real diamond, unless he's a professional.

[@MegaTinni]

​@@yoshy2628moissanite is recognizable because of the double refraction and 'disco' sparkle

[@AGirlNamedVan]

Im a girl ...and i want my guy to spend the least amount on a diamond. ...at this point im ok with a plain gold band lol

[@rixbrazil]

Thierry, great video! By the way, I named my son Thierry, but I digress. Great basic lessons on diamond purchases. Like you, I insist on HPHT in lieu of CVD. And yes, though I own many other stones, I just am not comfortable with wearing one on my wedding finger (I wear them on my right hand only). Yes, a diamond on one's ring finger! So again, thanks so much.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Cool, thanks!

[@susanna9228]

I appreciate this information.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@virgilkane7369]

Grade and Clarity of the diamond affect the value of the diamond greatly .

[@TheNiuhuskies09]

No 2 carat lab grown D, vvs1, super ideal is $2,500-$3,500

[@Oldtanktapper]

You can walk into just about any jewellery shop in the world and buy diamond jewellery, you can easily buy diamonds online, they are not particularly rare in the scheme of things. If, on the other hand, you want to find say a nice natural ruby of good size and quality, be prepared to search and pay a premium price. Same with high end opals, they are truly rare stones., and there are plenty of other stones rarer than diamonds. Diamonds are exceptionally hard and durable it is true, and have their own appeal, but they’re not expensive because they’re hard to obtain (with the exception of the truly big stones and fancy colours).

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Yes, and try to get two matching Ruby's with perfect color and matching cuts. It's almost impossible.

[@user-zq8di6wy3f]

It's up to women if they want to go grey but I get mine coloured every month .I get it dyed brown.I did let it go gray a bit on top of my head.I didn't like the grey.Im 59 and will continue to colour for years to come.My late mother coloured her hair in her early 80s. .She had it a dark blonde...Also my younger sister who is 54 colours her hair a brown colour too.

[@sgtshak2806]

This was a great video. Thank You.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

We are Going live at 2pm EST Nov 1 to answer your questions!

[@nuggie097]

My question is, if you were to resell a lab diamond ring vs a natural diamond ring, what is the average percentage value that each would hold if sold? I know that you'll never get back what you normally paid for but wouldn't a natural diamond still hold more value than a lab?

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Well, at this point, no one is buying lab grown diamonds back from customers. So that would be zero! You would get something for the gold. Natural diamonds over time go ip in value. So, over many years, you could get your money back or even make money. But that's many years.

[@greyfort1812]

thanks for the no Bs explanation

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Any time!

[@Two-brothers-stacking]

Diemands are the most Coman gemstone on the planet. And Thay are tanking fast. Buy a emerald or tanzanite far more upside.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

We are Going live at 2pm EST Nov 1 to answer your questions!

[@dukeofhaas]

So where can one purchase a "Coman" gemstone? Or how 'bout those "diemands?" Yet you somehow know how to spell tanzanite. We suspect you're either seven years old or a very grumpy Boomer trying for laughs.

[@godzillafinalwarsatomicbre2519]

There are devices, that can tell difference between a real diamond and Lab diamond. And that is good !!!

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Yes, that is good.

[@lalayastill610]

would you actually see a measurable difference between a lab grown diamond an a natural one?

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

There is no visible difference

[@geebrewer8186]

honestly, people should see both together, see a 2 ct natural diamond, next to a 2 ct lab grown, so they can see they are basically the same but for price. And, you don't have to tell people it is a lab grown diamond when you wear it. Only problem I have heard, and maybe it isn't true now or starting not to be true, is that jewelers don't know what the resale on a lab grown is. Do they increase in value like a natural diamond? I have a lab grown ruby, beautiful stone, would cost a fortune if it was real in that size (3 ct), clarity. Would love to have a lab grown 8 ct tennis bracelet. I can't even afford that in Moissanite.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

You are correct. About both points. The prices still fluctuate so jewelers will not buy them back. Find a store that has 0% interest financing. And you can get that bracelet for a low monthly payment. I can check for you if you want. Terry

[@geebrewer8186]

@@QuinnsGoldsmith oh thanks, but inflation has eaten up my retirement income, I just look and drool .

[@Electric3agle]

I feel the same about Hpht but in the market I very very surprisingly hear a preference of cvd exclusively it baffles me Nice video

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

I agree it's getting harder and harder for me to find HPHT stones. The good news is that the technology with CVD diamonds has improved so much that it seems there is very little or no difference. It's must be one or more of these things. CVD must cost less to create. CVD must grow faster. CVD must have improved their quality. I think they are created faster. Time is money. I will look into the true answer for you. Thank you for your comment. Terry

[@Electric3agle]

@@QuinnsGoldsmith it's more so negligible yes that's what I felt deep down I am a jeweler also diamond district nyc Interesting times currently!! Next couple years should be interesting

[@lindajanke6194]

Great information. I love the idea of getting the great bling, for a lot less money. Lab diamonds are like natural, some are prettier than others. Don't buy the first one you look at.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

So true!

[@MychaeltoddRH]

Good information, thank you.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tracymassie8605]

I like cushion cut I think it sparkles radiantly, true rounds are more from looking up how many facets a round and a cushion cut has both have 58 but in my opinion the cushion cut shines more.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

My wife has a cushion cut. It's beautiful. Thank you for your comment.

[@jesusismygodsavioursoldier7719]

Thank you so much.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

You're welcome!

[@dannil9878]

I’m so glad that I don’t need to think about diamonds ever

[@fybsi2081]

Since many of us who see this video won’t be located near your shop to be able to come in and see lab frowns in person, can you recommend the best online option that you know to be reputable with great pricing?

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Because I don't shop for diamonds on line I don't know who to recommend. If you find a diamond you like on line let me know the specks like size color and clarity and the price and I will tell you if it's a good deal or it's to much. Hope that helps. Terry

[@FSymanski]

Well thought-out video, thank you. Does your company sell loose lab-grown diamonds or custom jewelry?

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Yes we have been for 35 years and we have 18 national design awards for our custom work! Thanks you for asking, let us know if we can help you!

[@FSymanski]

@@QuinnsGoldsmith I wasn't able to find loose lab-grown diamonds on your site.

[@lin-lin2439]

Thank you for sharing the video. It is very useful😊

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

My pleasure 😊

[@SGVFOOTBALL]

My wife likes the diamonds, I like the magazine clip!

[@parismorton-thejourney6575]

Is Blue Nile a good option? Thanks

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

It all depends on the item you're buying. Some prices are higher because they are buying from a large group of suppliers. They have a good reputation. Just check around. Good luck.

[@robertmunroe6860]

Great video Terry, awesome information. Thanks. side note, did you know there's a clip next to your printer, or is that like a heads up to possible knuckleheads.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

That's a pretty good observation! Many times, these videos are made in my office at work. So when I'm done, I go back to work. We clean up best be can. It's seems we need to do a better job. Thanks for pointing it out. Have a great day. Terry

[@juliastair1614]

Have you heard of Modern Gents? It’s a newer company, just saw an ad on Facebook from the CEO. Their rings are simulated diamonds and their ring sets cost only $150. Is there something fishy about it?

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Simulated diamonds don't mean much more than look like a diamond. So you get what you pay for. Not a diamond or a lab grown diamond. Sorry.

[@jiggiti]

When I get ready to get my engagement ring I will be making a visit to your store; can we say road trip. 🙂

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Funny, I just had a nice guy take a road trip from PA. To help him with a ring. When you are planning that trip, be sure to call so we can get in anything you might need. Thanks for your comment. Terry

[@desireemaynes3788]

Lab diamonds are cheaper than natural BUT they are not optically better, and the margin is soooooo much higher. Jewelers make soooooo much more profit off of lab diamonds (that’s why they push lab diamonds)… Lab diamonds are also easy to identify because they tend to show strong grey and brown hues because if their growth process. Lab diamonds are also MORE destructive to the environment, and the lab diamond market is not regulated like the natural diamonds industry. There are so many ethical and environmental regulations that impact the natural diamond industry that helps to ensure blood diamonds do not make it to the market. Natural diamonds are the better option

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

They don't show gray or brown hues at all. Everything else you might be correct about, but they look exactly like a diamond. Because they are a diamond. They are just grown at an excelerated rate.

[@marissasampaco371]

Really great information❤❤

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Glad you think so!

[@zivanovic018]

In the next 5 to 10 years, almost no one will be buying natural diamonds anymore. Diamonds will be a beautiful story from the past. The world is heading in a completely different direction, and something entirely different will be more important, something precious. It certainly won't be diamonds.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

You might be right. It sure is going in a different direction. Thank you for your comment. Terry

[@sharminakhan4130]

Thank you so much.

[@vanessacoutino3277]

Hi, great video! Are Pandora’s lab grown diamonds good quality? Would you recommend them ? Thank you so much!

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

They are but there a name brand. So you still want the same standards. The stone should be laser engraved with a cert to back it up. As a name brand you might pay more so check to see what a compatible stone cost. Many times name brands cost more. But an appraiser doesn't care who its from. They just care about the quality if the stone and what its worth. So compare quality for quality. If it's a fair (average) price then sure. But don't spend more for the name. Hope that helps. Terry

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

While I can't speak specifically about Pandora's lab-grown diamonds since we don't carry them, lab-grown diamonds are generally grown good quality. Let me know if you need more help!

[@dee4844mz]

Are lab grown diamonds sold in India certified

[@williamrockwell9001]

A guy who worked for me asked me my opinion on diamonds for his soon to be fiance. He wanted to know if the spend two months salary on a diamond was before or after tax. I told him any girl who would ask or even care what he paid isn't one he would want to marry. He didn't like my answer. IDK what he paid. I do know they got married had a couple kids and lived well for 20 years. Then he died after a multi-year debilitating disease.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

That's a sad ending. Two months is an approximate number. And it doesn't seem to be the case anymore. It's really what you can afford and what makes sense now days. Terry

[@charlessavoie2367]

Lab grown worth 3x the price of di9scounted moissanite or 20x the price of skull-melted CZ.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

We are Going live at 2pm EST Nov 1 to answer your questions!

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Check this out! it may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIbOioJsa71rfqc

[@maximhollandnederlandthene7640]

Lab grown is 9,25 on the Mohr scale, natural are 10 on the Mohr scale. 🤗 Already in China they make and sell lab diamonds of 3 carat for under 100 dollar.

[@andthen3168]

Oh damn! Really! May have to look into that but for the moment I will stick to Black Opals 👍

[@maximhollandnederlandthene7640]

@@andthen3168 They might be selling fake opals also. I thought i saw some video's at KZbin of that.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

We are Going live at 2pm EST Nov 1 to answer your questions!

[@xenoplaythroughs5455]

When you dont know anything about diamonds or gemstones in general 😂

[@kickstv4150]

This is false info. Moissanite is 9.25 while lab diamonds are 10 just like their earth grown counterparts. They’re exactly the same except where they’re made.

[@NataliaJuliaNowak]

Another important factor: is the diamond treated/enhanced, or not? I'm talking about genuine, mined diamonds.

[@robinlamberttaylor3303]

Okay , there's no jewelry store 😑 in the area. What is the link to your store please thank you !❤

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScr6AQjutjK4JL_qtmm_yjgDivvIrEKFFbSOs5oD28OF221Jw/viewform

[@soldier42mp92]

Do you offer either GIA or IGI certification when buying from your store?

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Yes both.

[@yzwme586]

What website do you recommend buying a lab grown diamond for center stone? I plan to buy the center stone online and then go to local jeweler to build around it. I have looked at Loose Grown, Rimidi, Brilliance, etc but not sure which one to go with.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

We are not really positioned to tell you who is trustworthy . If you find something you like you can call us or message and we can tell you whether or not you’re getting a fair deal.

[@tamilee8784]

Awesome tips! Thank you so much.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Sure my pleasure

[@johnkyuchoi3912]

Thank you Quinn! Any trusted recommendations to buy lab grown diamonds in HK or Korea? Really would appreciate your advice.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Just make sure they are Lab grown. The stone needs to be Lazer engraved with a cert number and you should get a certificate with your purchase. There are stones out there that cost $5.00 and there passing them off as Lab grown DIAMONDS. But there not diamonds.

[@yoshy2628]

A moissanite stone costs between 10 to 30 € a pop, 0.5 carat to 3 carat. No idea why you will pay 2-3K for a 20-30€ price tag. Nobody will tell you is not a real diamond, unless he's a professional.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

I can tell if a repair comes into the store if it's Moissanite, you can see it doesn't sparkel the same as a diamond. But I can't tell if it is a lab grown diamond or natural. There are both diamonds. Even my sales people taking in a repair will say something about this looks off. It's because it's a Moissanite.

[@avathorn2345]

I heard that the lab created diamond cracks easily. I still want the real, natural one, don’t care for the size, as long as it’s real.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

If you have the money a real diamond should hold it's value if not increase in value. So yes buying a natural diamond is still first choice. I have never heard about Lab diamonds cracking. There as hard as a natural diamond so they shouldn't crack. Happy New Year

[@user-co9im1mh5q]

Wow I like 4 c lab grown diamonds the perfect one ..❤

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

aren't they absolutely stunning!

[@RoyaAshena-oq9hr]

I'm proud of my choice which was everything but diamond. I asked my fience to get every gemstone but diamond cause diamonds all are scams. The only reason which makes diamonds expensive is policy in business. Buy gold instead of diamonds and enjoy both beauty and increase of value of jewelry. I am proud of my beautiful garnet engagement ring 😎

[@alinamiller5152]

This is making me laugh. I happened to stumble upon this video while seeking a video on how lab diamonds are made. I'm completely opposed to mined diamonds, and I'm looking into buying a lab created diamond ring. I just wonder when are we going to stop this nonsense that someone "deserves" a kind of diamond or that "she needs to see that you love her"? It's hilarious!! My husband and I have it pretty nice. We can easily afford to pay our mortgage, eat very healthy, spend our money on whatever we want, plus save. If he came home with a diamond ring that cost over $1k because he needs to show his love or because I deserve it, I'd divorce him right away. 😂🤣😂😅 this is such a scam mentality "yes, give me more of your money! That's how she's gonna see that you love her". 😅😂 we're not that slow, we know how to show love to others. 🤣😂 Edit: also, I seriously couldn't care less about whether or not other people notice my diamond ring, and what they think of it. 😂

[@TikiHi77]

Feel exactly the same. I prefer a non-diamond anyway. We'd rather have a nice silicone ring for safety.

[@alinamiller5152]

@TikiHi77 ahhh, I see you're one of them brainwashed. You poor thing. 😞 so sorry.

[@Jackaroo.]

Mined diamonds are used in the creation of lab grown diamonds.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

It sounds like you have a healthy perspective on love and material possessions! Everyone's preferences are different, and it's great that you and your husband have found what works for you. Lab-created diamonds offer a more sustainable and ethically sound option for those who share your views. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@PreferredMethods]

Mine’s an amethyst. We were poor- so he picked the PRETTIEST thing. I will never give it up, even if we make wealthy.

[@judybus1]

From what you've said I see absolutely no way to buy anything but lab grown. What difference does it make. I'm looking at buying a 4 carat bezel set oval. Can you give me your opinion on it and an idea of what I should spend? Of course I want the best in every way.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Yes, I think you are right. I decided to come up with this form. It gives you any information you need. We can do the bezel setting if you would like. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScr6AQjutjK4JL_qtmm_yjgDivvIrEKFFbSOs5oD28OF221Jw

[@georgevavoulis4758]

Thank you for great videos .

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Glad you like them!

[@binren7436]

Hi, how much would you say a 2.5-carat pear lab-grown diamond cost today? Let's say a good quality one. Thanks so much in advance.

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

We have a certified 2.53 ct pear shaped Lab-Grown Diamond for $1900! Please give us a call if you'd like to learn more [phone] Ask for Laura!

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

We are Going live at 2pm EST Nov 1 to answer your questions!

[@stanlee3662]

Thank you for a very informative video. You mention quite often in the video that a lab diamond is a good stepping stone. Maybe it's just me.. but a diamond is a diamond. No matter if it's lab or not.. and based on that I can't find a logic reason to not to for a lab grown diamond when there is more value for the money. For a investment perspective I understand that earth grown diamond is a better investment but as for a ring or any kind of jewelry to use daily I don't get the point of not go for lab grown diamonds. Question.. as an investment, is it worth buying a lab grown diamond, or would you recommend a eath grown diamond? Hope this makes sense. Sorry for my limited English. 😅 //Stanly

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

Lab grown prices have not leveled off so natural is a better investment.

[@pdmansour]

What is the difference between cz and lab grown diamond

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

A CZ is much softer. They scratch and fade in color over time. A lab grown diamond is the hardest stone on earth. So when it's cut properly, nothing can compare to its brilliance.

[@romangrunis4150]

Great info - can you suggest a local place in the Los Angeles area

[@QuinnsGoldsmith]

I'm in a group called RJO (Retail Jewelers Organization) look for one of them in your area. If you can't find one your happy with. Fill out the form and we will get you a current price and can get it for you if you would like. Good luck. Terry docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScr6AQjutjK4JL_qtmm_yjgDivvIrEKFFbSOs5oD28OF221Jw/viewform