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Now, last time I uploaded, I had a video that said five things I Love about Love Diamonds. So to be fair, today I'm going to discuss five things I hate about love diamonds. Let's get into it. The number one thing I hate is the lack of resale value. Yes, lab diamonds do have less resale value. But I have a couple of things to discuss in that realm.
You're getting 50% back at best. If you go to a jewelry store or pawn shop, most people get $0.20 on the dollar for most diamonds. Remember, jewelers need to make money too. They get it on their wholesale level pricing. They're going to not they're going to they're going to give you they're going to make a sweeter deal and give you less money so they could profit more.A lot of the online vendors that I support, they have a trading policy. So let's say you want to upgrade your diamond. Well, as long as you buy double the price point, you can upgrade your diamond and return the other one. Now, that sounds scary, but lab diamonds are already affordable. So we're a lab diamond, might be 3500 for a two carat.
That's like 18, 19,000, you know, and a natural diamond. So to double that natural diamond, you're talking about $40,000. And to double the lab diamond, you're talking about 20 $500, $3,000, $4,000, which is a lot more manageable if you want to upgrade your diamond. Okay. Second point, you could sell it online on eBay or offer up Facebook Marketplace and in fact, there's a video right up here about resale that I made that I was actually able to prove that someone got as much back as they pretty much would have if it was a natural diamond percentage-wise.
They got 50, 60% back, which is a natural amount you get when you sell a diamond, natural or lab. So in theory, yes, it has poor resale value because pawnshops are not going to want them. Most jewelers are not going to want them. If you walk into a jewelry store. But to be honest, even if it was a natural diamond would be losing so much money.
That is it really a huge positive, like the resale. Like if this is a diamond that's forever or if you're planning on proposing, the resale shouldn't matter that much. What should matter is the up upgrade policy. So if you buy from a good qualified vendor like the ones on my website, you have the upgrade policy that you simply just double the money and you get a bigger diamond or maybe instead of upgrading, you could do an earring, make an earring out of that diamond, buy another pair of lab labs.

[@davidcaloca2448]

1. Resale - i dont plan on selling it 2. Establishment - i dont care what people think 3. Perception - i still dont care what people think 4. Availability - I’m not afraid to buy online 5. Confusion - my partner isn’t an idiot and this channel is informative Basically there are no cons

[@cristiancorrea8904]

agree brother

[@Ear-yomi]

If you truly don’t care about what other ppl think, you don’t need to buy even lab grown. You’re still following social convention. You care about what other people think.

[@lchpdmq]

Resale is irrelevant if they cost less of course they will sell for less

[@pepercat17]

Truth. The fact that I have 2 Diamond necklaces, a Diamond bracelet, Diamond earrings, and a ring…. Yeah. Lab Diamond is my friend. All VS and excellent cut, not that SI crap they sell at department stores. So no cons over here

[@Gold_Silver.]

Its like saying u wanna buy real #Gold or fake #Gold 🤣 uhh no ill take the real thing thank u very much.

[@Juangalt]

I'd rather get 25% back on a lab diamond that cost $3,000 than 50% back on a natural diamond that cost $30,000.

[@dutchjefe5363]

No way you said you’d rather get $750 vs getting $15k back

[@Juangalt]

@@dutchjefe5363 Yes because I wouldn't want to spend that much on a diamond that looks exactly the same and has all the same properties just so the certificate says natural. I'm not trying to invest in diamonds.

[@jrenee1040]

​@@dutchjefe5363 Let's put it this way. Would you rather lose $2,250 on an investment or $15k.

[@mamahustru]

It took me a moment to wrap My mind around lab diamonds until someone put it to me like this; Would I call My child born through IVF less of a child because he was made in a glass? 😳 I was shocked at that explanation but immediately understood it. A Diamond is a Diamond.

[@charleslee1862]

Nah its not 😂 a diamond is a diamond not zcs

[@Skyfoxx23]

Well played comparison!

[@MonsieurSingh]

The godmother of the diamond district lol

[@popularish]

Great analogy!

[@justmeeagainn]

Actually, it IS less of a child. Test tube is creepy.

[@ununpentium1155]

Why I like lab diamonds: I bought my wife’s diamond from a wholesaler for a $1585 and took it to a well known jewelry company to compare it to a natural diamond. They had the same diamond in all specs at $46,950. Side by side my lab diamond shined brighter

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Damnnnnn ! Well played

[@paulat4115]

Where did you get that? How do you find a reliable diamond wholesaler?

[@natewilliams6657]

One downside is that they don't retain value like natural diamonds. These jewelers love these labgrown diamonds so much lately, to the point they don't even care to buy real diamonds (because they aren't selling much of them). I imagine because of this uncertain shift in the market. Although this is some speculation. Anyway, keep holding onto your real diamonds because the supply is ever decreasing, and the value should theoretically continue to rise.

[@cpowerca]

meanwhile your natural diamonds would retain 30% of the value today and maybe 10% in 10 years just like the lab ones@@natewilliams6657

[@adrianromerocodes3211]

@@natewilliams6657 this is only one theory of many, but another very valid theory could be... people not wanting to buy Natural diamonds because why would they? if they can buy literally the same thing, knowing it's a bit less "human Labor exploiting" as advertised, and for a fraction of the price ... supply and demand could force natural diamonds to fall in price as demand decreases, specially if supply rises as well.

[@conchobar]

The only resale value you lose on a lab grown diamond is the money you didn't pay upfront. All diamonds, natural or lab grown have poor resale value. The gold/platinum band/setting is the only aspect of diamond rings that have good resale value.

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Yes sir! I still don't think the band has good resale. You will always be lowballed.

[@arg6308]

Lab grown diamonds have a zero resale value, they are worthless.

[@cindimams4394]

If you have a good diamond you’ll get at least 50% but most wear diamonds without intentions on selling. If you have a really really good diamond you can get close to the value but never full I’m sure.

[@BrodyLuv2]

​@@cindimams4394 You cannot sell diamonds .. you will get the price of the gold/other metal only

[@debbiecreter2005]

You will only get a fraction of the worth of a natural diamond. Please don’t be fooled by diamonds being a good investment because they aren’t.

[@momma-kins6241]

Why do you have to TELL anyone what "type" of diamond you have. IT'S A DIAMOND. Talk to your SO & see if they'd rather have a smaller natural diamond or a larger lab. SHE'S the ONLY PERSON WHO NEEDS TO KNOW.... You have amazing videos! Thank you for all your hard work. Your honest & obviously love what you do! 😊

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Exactly my point, no need to discuss it. I appreciate the support and kind words!

[@user-pv2yl9ce1j]

I would be fake just as fake as the man made stone on my finger. I like to keep things real. If someone is dishonest about a stone to make everyone think they have something they don’t what else are they deceptive about. IT MATTERS. Eventually there will be a plethora of lab created diamonds and will become poorly made because of companies competing with each other. The natural diamonds will be less sought after. Everything in the world is becoming unreal. We have virtual reality , artificial intelligence taking us by storm and we are losing sight of what’s real anymore.

[@W11987C]

The person buying it knows. They know if they’ve been cheap or not. So yes for personal accountability it really does matter.

[@MissKitten422]

@charliewilkinson You say "cheap" I say "wise".... I'd bet you a lab diamond that you're not the best investment for a woman.

[@W11987C]

@@MissKitten422 what a poor comment to turn something personal based on zero information.

[@Sidicas]

These poor diamond dealers are so scared that soon the best diamonds are going to be obtained from a little baggie at the bottom of a cereal box. Price and value of diamonds should have crashed years ago but DeBeers and others are now withholding mined diamonds from the market to keep the market price high as much, and for as long, as possible. Which, by the way, is illegal price fixing. However, because they changed their official place of business to be in Africa and other 3rd world countries it makes it difficult to go after them.

[@Jordan-jo6rh]

I love how calmly you speak. It really helps drive your point. Great video‼️

[@marilyngold5607]

You're the reason I got interested in lab diamonds. Thank you. Great information, as usual!

[@OsirisDiamonds]

My pleasure! Glad I've been helpful!

[@charleslee1862]

Ew lab grown diamonds

[@stellah2301]

i love that the negatives are really in fact positives! You're my favorite diamond resource

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Thanks for the love Stella!

[@stockey]

You don't like Lab Diamonds, because you don't make enough profit with them, a diamond is a diamond, so i will take the Lab Diamond.

[@justinaller4899]

Ima but my future wife a lab diamond ring. I will never need a resale value.

[@bryce3425]

🤣 “When you find that unicorn you hold on tight” quote of the day!

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Their magical creatures that must be protected and preserved.

[@Jackson_Roch]

You rock! Thanks for your assistance.

[@tracyc.1005]

First I love you videos! Perception or talking to someone about your diamond is like talking to someone about your salary, your sex life, your income; nobody discusses it. Why would you even say that it's a lab diamond? Rock your "rock" and leave it at that. It's really no one's business whether it's natural or lab. Also thank you for mentioning the horrible resale value of natural diamonds but also mentioning the lousy resale value of a lab diamond too. Wedding rings aren't supposed to be sold anyways but I do see your point regarding upgrades. Lab diamonds are affordable enough that people should be able to get the size they want initially and then keep it until death do they part.

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Thanks Tracy, exactly, no need to discuss it! and yes, resale always sucks! Its awful and eye opening!

[@HC-ov2hh]

Always wanted at least a 1 ct for my GF but times are tough. LGD I believe is great and makes sense environmentally and humanely

[@haroondaman7162]

You can get a much bigger lab grown one

[@foreseengust]

Diamonds aren't meant to be an investment, they just have to be pretty and stand up to daily wear. Natural diamonds are a great way to throw away a bunch of money for an inferior product. Natural diamonds are artificially inflated in price, everyone knows it. My engagement ring is natural, and I told my fiance that I'd rather have lab made, which I prefer the look of and is cheaper, but he insisted on spending more money. I don't wanna wear it because I'm afraid of losing it and it doesn't look how i wanted it to look.

[@oseasviewer7108]

That's a real shame when the aesthetics are not what you hoped for. You can have it remade perhaps adding extra stones and having the setting designed into something more pleasing to your eye. Perhaps add lab produced stones with the natural - a good compromise.

[@verydenise]

Omg yes! I always thought the important aspects are sparkle and hardness. Now ppl are obsessing about origin.

[@robbielynmccrary872]

I wear a getlove moisenette 2k less than $100 people are shocked when they find out it's not real good substitute when you don't want to wear the real thing. getlove is the best brand the stone doesn't show up white. very very sparkly

[@Rantsack]

I am GIA certified as well but I *LOVE* lab diamonds.

[@lisaaustin4561]

How many women when given an engagement ring say to themselves “Gee wonder what the resale value is?” None! Who cares! I keep seeing articles on resale lab diamonds. It’s an engagement ring. Good grief! I just wanted my dream ring 4 carat color D VS1. $8000 That diamond the earth version? No idea how much probably more than $200,000! I wouldn’t pay that if I was rich. No. I don’t think I’ve made a trade off.

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Exactly, but they do think, my god look at that big diamond lol. Nobody thinks of resale.

[@sjay149]

The only way to know that any diamond is right for you is to see it next to 2 or 3 other diamonds that are the same price and under the same light. This side by side comparison will always show you the nicest diamond. The other diamonds, which don’t pop out at you will be returned and eventually sold online sight unseen.

[@waynejohnson2894]

Thanks for the information!

[@victoriachen667]

I never understand the poor resale argument. If a lab 2ct stone costs like $5k (probably less these days), and a natural 2ct of the same quality costs $10k (probably more honestly) but I lose 50% value when I then go and resell it and I’m net negative $5k, how is that better than just buying the lab diamond which cost me what I would’ve lost in resale value? when I upgrade I just don’t sell my original lab stone, I’m still the same $5k net negative but I get to keep the lab diamond. Or if I resell the lab stone on Facebook market etc and lose 50% value then I’m only losing $2500 instead of $5000. I just don’t understand.. as long as the lab grown substantially less than a natural, the resale issue favours lab growns. Also even if you have an upgrade policy for a natural stone as long as the new purchase is 2x the cost, if you’re in the position to be spending 20k total on a diamond, are you really going to be sweating the extra few thousand you spent on a lab grown that you in theory can’t get back from reselling it? Wouldn’t you rather keep the original lab stone for sentimental reasons and then just pay for the upgrade?

[@OsirisDiamonds]

10000000%. and a two carat diamond lab is like 3,000 and a natural is in the 18-20k range. You are correct, to double that to 40k is wild! versus 6 thousand. In one of my vids, I show how you can sell a lab diamond on facebook marketplace and they got 50-60% back. So I totally agree with you!

[@oseasviewer7108]

The prices that are being quoted are retail prices with all the overheads and profit margins factored in. No different from purchasing a car, the moment you drive off the showroom floor you loose 40% of its value - diamonds and new pieces of jewellery are the same.

[@tearrahramsey7879]

And your losing more then that cuz in that 10k diamond u getting no more then 1k back if that much! It's between 5 to 10 percent of what u paid

[@gillcal]

Questions: what day of the week did you post the diamond picks on your website?

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Hi, I just updated my recommended stones- www.diamondcityonline.com/diamond-recommendations/

[@silversurfer8237]

Lab diamonds allow people of income levels to own a diamond. That is a great thing.

[@OsirisDiamonds]

I concur!

[@bperez8656]

They’re valuable because they’re rare The more common lab grown becomes the more that rare gems consumers will find way to stand out.

[@vickyburton2434]

Like a natural diamond, you need to have a certification with your diamond. Like a natural diamond, cut is the most important factor in the beauty of a diamond, then look at clarity, color and polish. I have a 2.14k natural diamond and a 2 k created diamond. Both are gorgeous and both are special for me.

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Exactly. Cut is king. Both have a benefit.

[@Dougrime]

Where can one get 3+ carat trilliant cut, IF (or very close to it), HPHT, ideal cut, D or E color lose diamond? Seems no one has a decent selection of trilliant cut.

[@michaelniemi]

I always find the resale argument funny. Anyone buying a ring & considering how much they can get back if they sell is somewhat missing the point & likely fooling themselves.

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Facts!

[@vijai1987]

love your video. thanks a lot

[@OsirisDiamonds]

So nice of you, glad you like it.

[@ahripark2593]

Great video!

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Thank you!

[@Lucy-oz5kt]

Great video! I have heard ppl said that lab grown diamond’s colour will change over time. Is that True? Also is HTHP better than CVD? I feel like CVD diamonds have a higher chance that its colour will change.

[@Udansha]

no not true, its still a carbon crystal, it is a diamond

[@OsirisDiamonds]

It will not change over time. You are safe.

[@laralara5193]

Thank you.

[@forlindy12]

Can you answer if an F SI1 lab diamond is ok to purchase?

[@user-rz2vz1hd3z]

Optically is key word to this video. It is a lot more to this discussion, especially for people who are working in gemological industry. You are touch only the tip of the iceberg.

[@nikkil764]

If all you want is sparkle, go for the lab grown. But a real natural diamond will have value a hundred years from now. My grandmother’s lovely mine cut diamond gets comments all the time from jewelers. They can definitely tell.

[@oseasviewer7108]

Be aware different cuts add or subtract value from a diamond - compare the mine cut to old cuts to the modern - its symmetry compared to artistry.

[@miche11emarie]

I love my lab diamond 💍. Great video.

[@OsirisDiamonds]

The best! Congratulations.

[@Jaksur_Trucker]

Didnt get upset you get one?

[@miche11emarie]

@Jaksur_Trucker Nope, not at all. It's still a diamond, and there's no difference to it visually.

[@user-lg3vo4kq6g]

Lab created Diamonds will never be the same as natural diamonds. I don't like man-made stones

[@elainetran1017]

Please help, radian cut 3 ct, D-vvs1 LAB diamond. Can you please give ideas how much. Thank you

[@andydelarosa5718]

What online store would you recommend to buy a lab diamond?

[@m.b.9701]

This might sound crazy but my issue w labgrown diamonds is that it looks nicer.. maybe even shine brighter. It has less imperfections. In a way, the real diamonds look more real because of their imperfections versus lab grown always looks perfect.. but I don't know. I still am not fully decided about this topic..

[@mekinny8491]

About to buy a lab asscher cut for my ring. Excited

[@gluehuff43]

Is your ring box one with white light? I just bought one off of amazon that looks identical but the LED inside is very cool spectrum (blue) and completely washes out the color of the ring.

[@OsirisDiamonds]

My box has a white light. I avoided the colored ones for that reason.

[@Gold_Silver.]

I see lab grown diamonds like CZ’s lol they are a SUPER good imitation of real diamonds. 💎

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Very different from CZ but certainly an alternative.

[@beartutor3377]

They are not a simulant. They are diamonds. Looks like someone overspent on their naturals

[@Esala888]

About time for this vid..

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Trying to get more vids out. Thank you for the watch.

[@alexandermilentis2130]

It’s kinda funny when people say they only want a natural diamond engagement ring because it’s rare and more meaningful but then they talk about resale value when upgrading. If the diamond is so rare and precious to you why the hell would you trade it in 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@user-qb1zp6lx7q]

7:44 lab value is down … natural diamond is always up like gold

[@emanuelapili5967]

Totally agree with you

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Thank you.

[@melenahoward]

There is something I love about a stone that took billions of years to create. It traveled a long way to get to my finger. I have nothing against lab diamond, especially on a budget. I don’t have a big budget so I will have to buy my platinum band and engagement ring. Those will have real diamond vvs1-vvs2. Then possibly get a lab diamond for the center stone. I personally would rather have. 1 carat higher grade diamond than a huge low grade.

[@MG-bf1zi]

I love that too, but at the same time is it worth enabling hurting the earth and others to get it? Also carbon is carbon and even the carbon in a lab took billions of years to get there. Ice made from a freezer doesn’t make it any less like ice from a glacier.

[@cpowerca]

the carbon materials used in lab also took billions of years to create and combined with millions of years of human intelligence and technology, the lab diamond has more value. In fact any man made item has more value as diamonds are pretty much everywhere in the universe but man made items are far more rare.

[@mentuhotepii2641]

I love blood diamonds

[@JoeDirtisawsome]

so you love diamonds that were mined by black slave children in Africa?

[@jortal7441]

Travel to Liberia and see what diamonds has done to that country

[@mariakristinahawl1640]

If 8ts pretty and i can afford it, i dont care if its real or lab. I care NOT what others think. I would never sell. I would just give to friend or family and move on to something new when my taste changes. My 21st anniversary is coming up. I'm getting something new and passing on the original engagement ring to a niece who wants it. To me, that feels good.

[@ThaoNguyen-bg8ri]

Depends on where you purchase, I lost 15% when I sale my 💎 its where I buy it, (GIA natural diamond) and Vietnamese jewelry store, I used to purchase @ American store the only thing they do for you make you trade in and absolutely double up price

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Thats extremely rare Thao, congrats to you. Most love 60-80 percent when trying to sell. I am assuming you sold it privately. Stores get them at a better price so they are not motivated to pay you more than what they can get it for. If its an exchange program, thats different yes.

[@cynthiagonzalez658]

I sold my diamond to the same people I bought it from. Lo and behold, they found a "crack". Weird that they didn't find the crack when they sold it to me. I have no interest in diamonds since then; I found out that they don't hold value. If you want to invest your money, buy gold .

[@sabrinamerrick1271]

It’s great to have a choice. I just hope jewelers are honest and not selling lab as earth diamonds. Thanks for this video.

[@OsirisDiamonds]

I totally agree! They mostly come certified and laser inscribed. So pretty safe

[@annabellesapphire]

I have as saying.... Diamonds should always be real, fur should always be fake😊 just something that I've always stuck to. I love diamonds, I have many old inherited diamonds but I also love so many gemstones too. I am very grateful and appreciate every piece I have but for me I don't want or need any lab diamonds. I've seen some really lovely pieces and I believe in freedom of choice but not for me. Buying in person is so important, your eyes will let you know the right one for you Blessings to all

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Thanks for sharing!! Yes. Choices are good and to each their own.

[@lilalife666]

Diamonds should be real and fur fake, so human sacrifice is less than animal sacrifice . Nice

[@LizzieSparrow2]

@@lilalife666Your comment conjures up that scene in Indiana Jones & The Temple of Doom...🙄

[@LizzieSparrow2]

💯

[@lilalife666]

people that know the hardship real diamonds incur, yet still want them over lab diamonds really lack awareness or empathy, but whatever, we all know you are benevolant because you'd NEVER wear real fur. the salt of earth kind of guys@@LizzieSparrow2

[@robynbrockhoeft5210]

Where would “you” sell a “real” diamond w appraisal please? I understand there is a loss of value..do you recommend Sothebys? eBay? Etc… I had never heard of a lab diamond 💎 until yesterday… then, how would you ship it? Would you show the appraisal as one if the pics? Can you show me or direct me to a good description of an authentic diamond please?

[@happyamg928]

Merci Osiris 🙏🏻

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Gracias amiga!

[@Karan-hs4by]

Best Channel if anyone wants to learn anything about Diamonds. I have seen most of your videos. I am from India & I wish I could have bought my lab diamonds from you. When i started I knew nothing about Diamonds or lab Diamonds, just had that perception that lab diamonds are artificial diamonds . Its been quite a revelation that both are real diamonds only , only the place of origin differs. Thankyou for the education on diamonds. You are a dong a brilliant Job by putting out these really clear, crisp & comprehensive videos. P.S. I had one question. If the lab & naturally grown diamonds are just the same chemically & optically. How is that jewellers can still identify with the use of machines which one is lab grown & which is naturally grown, when they are the exact same , differentiation shouldn't be possible, right? So there has to be something different in both type of diamonds, can you please tell what is that ?

[@cynthiagonzalez658]

Lab grown rubies are actually identical that no one can tell them apart so jewelry community actually required that lab rubies be marked. Maybe it's the same with diamonds.

[@dollymadeson2151]

@@cynthiagonzalez658 BS… lab grown rubies are so obvious. Lab grown diamonds are beautiful.

[@CajunCoyote88]

If you spend 5x more money on something that's identical purely because you care what people think of you, you have a problem.

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Haha its a crazy world we live in. Damn these expectations!

[@brittneylamar9864]

I mean people are not buying huge amounts of lab sapphires, rubies or emeralds. And those have been around longer.

[@CajunCoyote88]

@@brittneylamar9864 Yes but those are significantly cheaper than diamonds. Most would spend a little more for natural gemstones. But for a lot of people, spending an additional 4 months of salary on an identical stone just because it's natural is insane.

[@PurpleHeartsOnFire]

I wonder how many lab diamonds are being sold as real ones. The jeweler shop I went to for my engagement ring needed a machine to decide whose were lab and which were real

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Hi Erin, Most labs have a certificate number inscribed on the side of the girdle indicating its lab. Yes, jewelers buying uncertified goods need to have specific testers to confirm.

[@mattduddy1459]

But the testers are only accurate 50% of the time, indicating there is no significant difference. In other words, the machine is guessing.

[@PurpleHeartsOnFire]

@@OsirisDiamonds Thanks for the info!

[@asmallbitchybanana]

@@mattduddy1459actually the machine will indicate whether it is natural or lab. Trax NyC has that machine.

[@asmallbitchybanana]

@@kittykat-fi6yi oh has he. I didnt know, i thought he bought it for its accuracy,

[@duelenigma7732]

Reselling diamonds is not easy generally . It is also potentially dangerous ie. Don't sell it from home . People have died doing that (retired jeweller)

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Yes its a crappy experience. Thanks for adding to the conversation.

[@snowmancometh3847]

The first ring I had made for my wife has a 1 carat lab diamond in 14K gold. I had to explain to her that it's a real diamond. Because it is. It's 100% real, it's just not a natural diamond. The only way a person can tell the difference between a lab and natural diamond is by reading the serial number. She gets compliments all the time. This year I bought a 2.3 carat lab diamond G color, VVS 2, Ideal cut, Excellent polish/sym, and it's in platinum. I think she'll love this one more.

[@TrustJesus333]

She is very blessed to have a husband as yourself.😊

[@jacobbrooks1576]

Does GIA not do certification for Lab Diamonds?

[@huoliu614]

Hi, when will you update the recommended diamond list this month?

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Hi thanks for writing. I’m gonna try for Wednesday or Thursday this week. What shape are you looking for?

[@huoliu614]

@@OsirisDiamonds Round. My budget for the diamond ranges from $3000 to $4000. Have a good day!

[@huoliu614]

@@OsirisDiamonds Hi, how can I see the new list? Have a good day!

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Hi, I just updated my recommended stones- www.diamondcityonline.com/diamond-recommendations/

[@Teleman01]

So what price point do you think you would have to be at to have an "investment grade" diamond? Something really wouldn't lose money on as long as you held onto it for a little while. Obviously there are people who buy investment grade gems. I'm assuming it would have to be large enough to be pretty rare, and it would have to be very expensive..

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Its just not a good idea. They are not good investment pieces. If you buy them 2nd hand its the only way not to lose cash.

[@momma-kins6241]

Do you know if James A. (Red box;) offers a trade in for lab diamonds now?!?! I didn't think they did! Thank you for answers... 😊

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Yes, they have a trade in program if you bought from them original. Has to be twice the price tom upgrade.

[@ak8140]

Bcos the CVD is made in the lab so there will be the huge supply of that in future and cost will further come down. But Bcos the price come down the demand will also be increased.

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Lab diamond will always be priced competitively. No business will sacrifice profit. Same reason large corps maintain natural diamonds supply and demand. They have a stock pile they release slowly to control supply and demand. No different than lab. Let me ask, you are holding back from saving thousands because you think it may be cheaper in many more years to come? Even if this comes through, labs are a fraction of the cost of natural now. SO that makes them a well priced alternative right now. If they get cheaper in the future even better for buyers. Natural diamond may be forced to come down in price to compete if a large portion of market is taken. Win Win for consumers everywhere

[@ak8140]

@@OsirisDiamonds agreed 👍

[@Jager-er4vc]

Hello Sir. I am seriously considering a lab diamond to propose with in a ring. I would love to hear what you think of Grown Brilliance as an online company. Im looking at a 2 carat Emerald cut set in a split shank platinum setting with a single halo. They seem to come out around $4-$6k. Im a US Vet and police officer. So I’m a no BS kinda guy. Im open to your honest opinion and/or suggestions. I really love this woman, but I don’t have the bank to drop $60k at Tiffany’s. Thank you. Be well. I’m going to order your LED ring box too!

[@vickyburton2434]

Save your money and buy a beautiful lab diamond with a beautiful cut!

[@oseasviewer7108]

May I suggest you attend a few reputable auction sale rooms which have seasonal jewellery sales - these are places where you can browse and enjoy what is available as in preloved often beautifully crafted pieces with provenance - 'admire' the estimate prices, observe how the bidding works and pace yourself when the bidding starts and maintain discipline to work within your budget and remember always factor in the commission anything from 20 -25% on top of the hammer price. It's exhilarating and thrilling. I have bought many pieces over time some remained intact some dismantled to be reinvented into new pieces by a talented and trusted manufacturing jeweller. Every piece I have co-designed has been admired and enjoyed.

[@Udansha]

De Beers is investing $94 million in a new production facility in Portland, Ore., that will eventually produce as much as 500,000 cts. of lab-grown diamonds a year, which will translate to 200,000 cts. of polished. The stones will be polished by a “third party,” a non-sight holder in India.

[@ruud4508]

Selling your natural diamond to a jeweller, you might get back 20% of source price, if you're lucky, meaning 3% of retail. You can get a lab grown diamond for that 3%, same size color and clarity. And they last forever, same as natural. Everybody can own one, that's inclusion, right?

[@hopespringseternal2624]

But I am not selling my natural diamond. I did not purchase my natural diamonds to sell them, I purchased them to wear them

[@ruud4508]

@@hopespringseternal2624 good for you, holding on to your natural diamonds, you can pass em on to your family and loved ones to remember you by. Diamonds, natural or lab grown, they last forever, that's a beauty in itself.

[@ruud4508]

My comment got deleted. Again.

[@4nickdarealone580]

How I get one of those boxes

[@oseasviewer7108]

To get value for money always buy at auction and sell at auction. In the main prices are 30% lower compared to retail jewellers prices. The added benefit is you can purchase preloved pieces of jewellery with provenance and enjoy them as is. Or you can purchase a jewellery piece/s have them dismantled and reimagined into a totally new piece - all you need is a talented craftsman jeweller who can translate your vision into reality. One word of warning never break up quality heirloom pieces because old craftsmanship is not easily replicated and also old cut diamonds (which I prefer) have character and a subtleness in their sparkle, more nuanced and lively than a modern cut. Style and design is not always about the 4Cs

[@gmoore326]

I find these hates to be more good than bad 😅😅. You mentioned online, what do you think about rare carat?

[@OsirisDiamonds]

haha, see what I did there. I spoke on the common negatives which tend to be myths. Rare carat is okay, its a search engine that has a of of newer brands. I stick to some of the OG companies that have longer track records for quality and customer service.

[@gmoore326]

@@OsirisDiamonds just seeing this. I'll do some searching to see what those companies are

[@user-eg2tm2pl6v]

what can you say about Helzberg Diamonds, Hot Diamonds and Diamanta Paris? are they okey? I bought several items there. sorry if the question is stupid).

[@dorothycantrall4110]

Question, will a local jeweler be fair or take on the business of setting a diamond I didn’t buy from them, and set it in a setting they provide… at a fair cost? Jewelers are in the business of making money. I predict them declining the job, or overcharging for the gold setting. And will they offer any short term guarantee on the ring?

[@user-tj6ih7ik9s]

If you are given two diamonds, one lab and other mined can you diffrenciate?

[@OsirisDiamonds]

No you cannot.

[@cynthiagonzalez658]

Google says that natural diamonds have tiny amounts of nitrogen and lab diamonds don't. Now, how they detect the nitrogen, IDK. Maybe spectrometer ⁉️

[@jacquelinescartozzi9672]

8 pages of resale ( unsold) diamonds on the real real. All the in house jewelers I know can get deep discounts since the prices are plummeting. Most independents can pass those on to customers. There is zero shortage of lab grown diamonds.

[@damongrimes2094]

I bought natural and the upgrade was valued at 100٪ of my purchase price. The disclaimer on lab diamonds were 50٪ of the purchase price on most online vendors with brick and mortar locations.

[@-KingOfKhaos]

Only one minute into this video, and you already explained the most important thing about diamonds (natural or synthetic): THEY ARE ALL OVERPRICED AND WORTHLESS… if something doesn’t hold resale value, is it really “valuable” … that’s an honest question? Example: Gold has resale value that either generally meets or exceeds the original purchase price (barring any unforeseen market declines)… whereas we don’t see the same for gemstones (or cars, or most major items other than high end musical instruments).

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Correct, I always shoot the people straight. Its an emotional investment. Gold is an actual investment. However, i will say, a gold chain has some serious retail markup, but the golds value will increase over time. But if you wanted to sell a gold chain right after buying you will lose as well due to retail markup /manufacturing of the chain.

[@hassanzafar4739]

Tried reaching out to your contact us but never got a response. Could really use your assistance in buying a engagement ring

[@SemnomeVlogs]

Diamonds are going to become the new pearls

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Hahaha no I don’t think that much of a change. Prices will forever be in check for sure.

[@rickyrichy5496]

What’s your website?

[@mamihashimoto1429]

I do not plan or care to resell my diamonds, so all I care about is how pretty the stone looks and how much money I am saving by buying lab-grown diamonds.

[@tinajonh9367]

Yes I like nature diamond u think just like I'm thank u❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@grahamdougherty226]

How can you tell the difference?

[@aquarius9900]

Im also looking at a good diamond melee seller. Any ideas?

[@OsirisDiamonds]

Thats stepping into the wholesale world. Look for a local jeweler in your area that you can see it live.

[@sparksmcgee6641]

Ive been dipping back into gems and everyone misses this on the lab resale. First they're about the same resale value. A sub $10,000 piece at retail you get a lower percentage on resale because of the minimum amount a business needs to make to stay in business. If your minimum per transaction gross margin is $1000 then if your diamonds retail value is $1100 youll get $100. If its $3000 maybe you get a thousand for a typical mark up after the minimum cost of a $1000. So maybe a few hundred. Same with natural and lab. The issue is no one compairs the same gems. They compare a $5k lab to the $50k natural and say that natural retains more value. A $5k vs $5k and a $50k nat vs $50 lab, the price is much closer. Most of the differences is older vs younger buyers. As the post lab customers age out the pre lab customers the small difference will go away. Also remember that lab prices are going down quickly so a 5c lab will be half. In 5 years. The 5c losing 50% over that time is LESS than the drop in value of natural. A 5c nat when a lab cost 10% of its value is 50k now. What price will a 5c nat be in 10 years when a lab is $500 and more than half of retail sales are lab and a majority of customers buy lab? Lab retains 10% of retail are you betting a nat will cost $5000 in ten years??? 2022 the record for largest cut gem was 30ct and in 2023 it was 50ct. Anyone want to bet what it'll be this year? So much for large rare gems being the ones to hold value. Thats the last straw of current natural fans. Since 2000 i watched christies sales. Its the art that retains value, not the gems, pieces from the 1920s on have non natrual material and they get top dollar in auctions because of the artists qualities of the piece. The ability of more artist to access affordable material is the value in jewelry. Go to art festivals and find a jeweler you like. Have thwm make you custome pieces with lab material and youll retain more value than anything and depending on how go you are at collabarating you make have pieces that increase in value. I build homes. One that i worked on had a desk that took one peraon 9 months to make and was about $75k, the front door on that house was $50k. Saying gems have value is like saying the wood in those items has value. Its true but its less than 10% of the value. And to answer the comments ahead of time, it was simply more desk than I could have imagined before seeing it. L shaped with thw writing area as the short leg 4-5ft and the long leg 6-7ft to face people over. Unbelievably detailed floral design across the surface in a nuevous style like William Morris or Mucha. Just the surface with elegant legs, no drawers. That was all in the built in woodwork in the wall behind it. Front door was nice also, french double doors 15ft tall but it didnt touch the desk.😮

[@victoryoneable]

If you wait a few months, the price will be less. The price of synthetic diamonds has been falling continuously since they started to appear on the market. Eventually you will be able to buy them for a few dollars, same as with synthetic emeralds and rubies. The other thing I hate is that they're not grown in labs by scientists, but in filthy factories in China and Russia using low paid, under-skilled labour. Few things give a worse signal when starting a permanent relationship than a gift which is a substitute for something else. If you want something affordable, why not buy a morganite or some other natural coloured stone which are inexpensive but consistently rising in value and will also have a much higher resale value if hard times come.

[@marktweet7395]

Such a deal!

[@goldgeologist5320]

I love that the earth was not destroyed making it and could not be a blood diamond.

[@user-pu9sf9ot3g]

Instapot diamonds or Crockpot diamonds?

[@jasonbaxter5502]

How can i sell my dimonds.

[@RogelioPerezNunez]

Well I was looking to get my wife a 2.5 carat lab for around 3000 I rather loose 2500 on the lab than buying natural for 15000 or more and loose 7k if I need to sell it …

[@fenglin4695]

Diamonds are already produced on a large scale and in batches on assembly lines in China. You can buy even a few tons of diamonds.

[@ninoellison7793]

It’s certainly better than traveling with a real diamond. If it’s stolen, it’s easily replaced…with less emotional attachment and grief!

[@cindimams4394]

I’m Ok with traveling with my diamond that’s what I’m paying insurance for 😊though I hope I never lose my diamond.

[@edemontfort9482]

Most people don't buy diamond rings for resale. I'm wearing a ring made with man made diamonds. It sparkles beautifully. I don't care about resale because it gives me a lot of pleasure just looking at it.

[@OB17358]

The biggest difference is the cut. Lab diamonds often have inferior cuts. Guess they figure if there are fewer flaws they don’t have to go to the effort to maximize the flash.

[@joseloor4762]

Hell yeah lab is finally back

[@valherustinger7848]

One of the reasons I never proposed to my GF was because of the movie Blood Diamond. So I started looking at Citrin rings because my gf loves that stone because its her birthstone but it just didnt shine like a diamond. Now that lab diamonds are more readily available, Im actually looking to tie the knot after 20 years lol. Also I always felt the price of diamonds was way over priced growing up. I always thought, why the hell does that thing cost so much, it doesnt do anything other than glitter in light. Just get a torch lol.

[@hrpickinstuff]

Thank You sir. You help me pick out a beautiful diamond for my then GF now wife. I had anxiety about buying a diamond. I watched your videos and found a beautiful natural GIA Diamond at James Allen. I took it to my local jeweler to set it and he said I got a real good deal. I feel like I saved so much money and my wife and her friends love it. Went for the ideal cut, clarity and downgraded the color that little bit of fluoro actually makes the diamond look more white and because of the cut it sparkles. You're the best man. Appreciate you.

[@7ssav]

Gonna go w you guys advice sounds like building a pc

[@rmtomaschitz3360]

In my opinion, as long as a machine can tell them apart, one of them is real and the other one is fake.

[@cindimams4394]

I don’t think lab diamonds are 100% ethical. I also don’t think that all natural diamonds are blood diamonds.

[@user-qb1zp6lx7q]

If they knew how to make gold in a lab ??? The life we are living will never be the same

[@zahedah80]

9f lab grown diamonds are chemically the same, how are pawn shops able to tell that they are lab grown then?

[@momma-kins6241]

Ahhh.... I was a 🦄!!! 😜😆

[@OsirisDiamonds]

God Bless you! Stay Magical!