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ASDFzxcvTaken t1_iz16br7 wrote

Reply to comment by PhilosoFishy2477 in Scientists have analyzed the specific labor costs for producing a 1 carat diamond in mines and through artificial synthesis. The work of human turned out to be more effective: 26 minutes versus 2-3.5 hours. by Skoltech_

Met with a jeweler in NYC, Lab grown diamonds are about is one third the cost of a similar karat diamond. Lab grown has no flaws/occlusions. So, win win.

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Ixneigh t1_iz2vawc wrote

Can’t wait for nice diamonds to become less expensive

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Belzedar136 t1_iz41cfm wrote

Unless someone stops the diamond mine owners from kicking down the competition it never will sadly.

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Ixneigh t1_iz50lb5 wrote

They are done. Industrial diamond uses are far too many for debeers to keep manufacturers from pursuing it. They will hype the “natural” selling point, and people who care will pay. I do not. I like the lab sapphires as well.

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