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Why are lab grown diamonds still priced in the 1000+ range. Does it actually cost that much to manufacture. Making up research cost? Just high profit margin?
by wehadfun 10y ago
Why are lab grown diamonds still priced in the 1000+ range. Does it actually cost that much to manufacture.
Making up research cost?
Just high profit margin?
- ericfranklin 10y agoI just added this related comment: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13089809 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13089809 TL;DR They have very similar cost structures as mined diamonds (rough [mine vs. grow], polishing, grading, etc.), plus the R&D and failure/success rates.