Lab-grown diamonds can be beautiful. But resale markets treat lab-grown and natural diamonds differently. This guide explains why, without hype.
Resale depends on liquidity
Natural diamonds have long-established wholesale channels and collector demand for specific qualities. Lab grown pricing has trended downward as production scales, which changes resale behavior.
Certification still matters
Whether lab grown or natural, documentation and characteristics (cut, color, clarity) still matter. The difference is how the market prices those characteristics over time.
Bottom line: If you’re selling a natural diamond, bring it in for evaluation. If it’s lab grown, we can still advise you honestly about market options.
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