How Much Are Lab-Created Diamonds Worth?
A widely held belief is that the worth of lab-created diamonds must be equal to the current value of natural diamonds or they are not “genuine.” Worth, too, is the sentimental value the gem inspires without concern for its actual physical chemistry and origin, all else being equal. Alternatively, worth is related to a market shift toward lab-created diamonds due to increased negative opinion on “blood” or “conflict” diamonds, and the value seen in helping end human suffering, and the environmental destruction attached to the mining of these natural gems.
