Are lab-grown diamonds a good investment?

Lab-grown diamonds are excellent value to buy but a poor financial investment — they cost 60-85% less than mined diamonds yet have minimal resale value.

Why they cost less

Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical to mined ones but produced in weeks.

• Lower production cost
• No mining supply constraints
• Rapidly falling wholesale prices

Should you buy one?

If you want size and quality for your budget, yes. If you want a store of value, no.