Lab Grown Diamond Prices

How do you value a lab grown diamond?

Our price indexes value lab grown diamonds by analyzing the current prices for lab diamonds available from top online jewelers. Our price indexes reflect the current retail prices for lab grown diamonds. You can generate an even more accurate price estimate using our Diamond Check tool for GIA and IGI graded lab grown and natural diamonds.

Are lab grown diamonds falling in price?

Yes, lab grown diamond prices have been declining for years and currently cost about 84% less than natural diamonds. Over the past year, lab grown diamonds have fallen -12.41% while natural diamonds have fallen -7.00%.

Why are lab grown diamond prices falling so fast?

The lab grown diamond market is subject to the same supply/demand imbalances that affect all markets. Lab grown diamond prices are mainly affected by declining costs for growing and manufacturing lab diamonds, increased competition from suppliers, and increased competition from jewelers which has resulted in lower profit margins at the retailer level.s

How do you value a lab grown diamond?

Our price indexes value lab grown diamonds by analyzing the current prices for lab diamonds available from top online jewelers. Our price indexes reflect the current retail prices for lab grown diamonds. You can generate an even more accurate price estimate using our Diamond Check tool for GIA and IGI graded lab grown and natural diamonds.

When will lab grown diamond prices stop falling?

It is unclear whether lab grown diamond prices will stop falling as the technology for growing diamonds continues to become cheaper and more available, driving up competition and driving down lab grown diamond prices.

Will lab diamonds go up in value?

Eventually, lab grown diamond prices will likely stabilize since there is a theoretical minimum cost to producing a lab grown diamond. This cost is equal to the cost of growing the diamond, cutting and polishing the diamonds, and the various costs of shipping and packaging the diamond for retail. It is unclear at this point where that minimum price point will be, since the technology for growing lab grown diamonds is getting cheaper over time and the diamond cutting process may become more efficient through automation.

Can I resell my lab grown diamond?

Lab grown diamonds do not offer strong value retention compared to natural diamonds. Generally speaking, lab grown diamonds have continuously fallen in price over time while natural diamonds have generally increased in price over time. There is currently not much of a resale market for lab grown diamonds, but there is a more robust resale market for natural diamonds.