Why aren't synthetic diamonds cheaper?

Lab-created synthetic gemstones are available in many varieties at prices well below natural ones, yet synthetic diamonds continue to carry a sharp pricing premium. Neil Beaty explains why lab-created diamonds are priced differently.

Anyone who deals in gemstones will probably be aware that colourless and near-colourless lab-grown diamonds are pretty similar in price to their natural counterparts.

This can come as a surprise to vendors and customers alike, mostly because they have...

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