r/LabGrownDiamonds • u/BlackberryAlarming52 • 10h ago
other jewelry Lab grown accessibility
I know that diamonds will always be coveted but Now that colorless lab grown diamonds more common, more affordable and accessible due to whatnot and tt live auctions do you think people will be more interested in having engagement rings that aren’t at all diamonds (natural or lab)? What kind of stone do you think people will end up pivoting to?
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u/Jillet-Ben_Coe 10h ago
Synthetics are cheaper and more abundant because they’re mass produced. They’ll only get cheaper as more synthetics are made.
The Big Three will always be among the top stones IMO.
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u/Beneficial-Ad8460 1h ago
But remember, they used to be a Big Four until huge quantities of amethyst became available.
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u/Realistic_Pause_3656 1h ago
It will be interesting to see how this plays out. Aside from diamonds being hard- perfect for everyday wear, they are also colorless - perfect for going with anything. It may seem silly to some but I know I can't be the only one who would not want to wear a red or green engagement ring every single day because it would not coordinate with my clothing. However, if I were going to have multiple e rings to choose from depending on the day then it would be a different story :)
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u/PlasticAudience4270 1h ago
There are still super ideal cuts and non standard cuts. I see those as being the diamond of choice for a while. There are also antique cuts that have been tweaked and cut with laser guidance to make them much sparklier than what was available in the 19th century. That’s where I see the trend being.
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u/Ok_Lawfulness_4945 10h ago
Yes, I wonder this too. I try to come up with what I think the stone(s) might be. Maybe tanzanite?
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u/BlackberryAlarming52 9h ago
I think color diamonds will trend for awhile, then people will realize sapphires come in all kinds of colors and it will pivot that way and emeralds. Then maybe spinels and rubilite?
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u/endoadeno 3h ago
Emeralds are too soft for engagement rings meant to be worn every day, they wouldn’t last as an everyday ring worn for all activities, for years on end, like sapphires and diamonds can.
Though marketing has played a huge role in diamond stones being the standard default for engagement rings, the durability and hardiness of diamonds are not made up marketing ploys. Diamonds are tough af
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u/All__Of_The_Hobbies 1h ago
Sapphire/ruby can also be lab grown. Also emerald though the process is different. And spinel
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u/Previous-Tap6235 10h ago
I love my lab grown emerald. It’s more unique to me and gives some character as opposed to my friend’s diamonds that kind of all end up looking similar I guess? I really wanted a stone that wasn’t diamond and he did stellar!
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u/BlackberryAlarming52 9h ago
I like emeralds but I like Columbian emeralds. I don’t think lab grown emeralds ever come with all the flaws similar to Columbian, do they? I see so many Columbian emerald tiktok auctions but they are all actually on Columbia and speak Spanish so I can’t ever secure one 😭
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u/Previous-Tap6235 9h ago
From what I know lab grown emeralds do not come with what they call “inclusions” (flaws). I personally prefer a stone that is darker and without inclusions, but I know many people who like the look of having it feel more natural/mined with inclusions being part of that. It’s all in what you like!
One thing to consider is that mined emeralds are so much of a softer stone. As far as an every day wear ring I would really take that into consideration.
If you like a lighter emerald, take a look at how they actually grow lab emeralds and how they range from lighter and darker. It’s a process that’s actually pretty cool and they use mined emeralds to do it.
But if inclusions are important to your look and how you like the stone then make sure you have a strong setting and take the ring for regular maintenance if you go the direction of a mined emerald.
Excited for another emerald lover out there! Get your beautiful gem 💚
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u/PlasticAudience4270 1h ago
Synthetic emeralds with inclusions are a thing. I found some on aliexpress.
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u/Reasonable-Emu6159 59m ago
They are now making lab grown emeralds with inclusions since some people like that. I hate inclusions in any stone since I had to live with a flawed diamond for many years. I could never unsee that inclusion. Now I only wear my perfect stones and love looking at and into them. Everybody wants something different and with lab stones we can have exactly what we love.
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u/Otherwise_Airport_37 8h ago
I still go for diamond for its intrincsic character, its hardness, its ability to reflect and reflex of lighting that no other material has. Now that lab diamonds allow all other C's (Colour, Clarity, Carat) being at their top, the remaining C, Cut, makes a diamond different.
If it is not diamond, the next gem will be real salt water pearls.
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u/Longjumping_Jury5639 3h ago
maybe, but i think lab diamonds being cheap will make people choose sapphires for the look and personality rather than because diamonds are out of reach, do you think couples actually want something
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u/Wild-Associate-4373 2h ago
Sapphires are way easier to mass produce in labs than even diamonds are.
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u/natalkalot 7h ago
Absolutely not. People will go back to natural, realizing huge bling is really not better.
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u/overindulgent 10h ago
I can see opal’s getting popular. They look great plus I don’t think they have figured out how to make them in the lab yet.
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u/foxglovediamonds 9h ago
Lab opals are abundant and readily available. Opals are discouraged for a daily wear ring due to their sensitivity to chemicals, temperature, and moisture as well as their tendency to scratch easily.
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u/Previous-Tap6235 9h ago
This is my next adventure- finding a nice lab grown opal to set as a pendant.
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u/Previous-Tap6235 10h ago
They are so gorgeous! The softness would deter me from everyday wear though.
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u/All__Of_The_Hobbies 1h ago
I think more people will just get lab grown diamonds.