The secrets of lab-grown diamonds 🤫I’m sure after watching this video you just had an eye-opening exploration of CVD and HPHT diamonds! 💡Now, which one would you be choosing? Let me know in the comments below and if you are interested in learning everything about Diamonds, make sure you follow me on my socials 👇 @bybonniejewelry
Hi Bonnie! Can you make a video on how to stack multiple bands (3-5 bands) with an engagement ring? Bridal stacks are super popular now and advice would be helpful. Especially how to stack thicker engagement rings since it can easily look overwhelming! Love all of your videos!!
I’m starting to become more interested in lab diamonds knowing that natural diamonds don’t usually resell for what you paid for them. Diamonds aren’t an investment. You buy them because you love the jewelry piece and enjoy it.
Why did my F color / VS1 clarity after purchasing and wearing for a while turn gray? Sparkles beautifully still and is clear, not foggy. My method of cleaning is either soak it in dawn dish soap and rinse very thoroughly. The other clean is with my handheld steam cleaner. Anyone know why it's gray looking now as to when it was new and colorless?
Not what you're talking about today but I have questions. I'm looking to buy a 4 carat round engagement ring. I'm wondering if I should get it with a low or high stone setting. I don't do much with my hands so would not harm it. Should I get a thicker band or is thin ok? A plain band or stones on the sides? I'm open to all? And what type of band to go with it would you suggest, round stones or other?
Hi! 4ct is the dream size for a first. Sharing my two cents worth. You could get a high stone setting since you don't do much with your hands. There are also other considerations like the kind of setting that you are looking for i.e. 4 or 6 prong (6 prong makes the round diamond look more like a star and tends to be more secure compared to 4 prong), classic basket or cathedral which is trendy these days etc. My personal preference is classic basket. Low setting is recommended for people with active lifestyles or work a lot with their hands. 1.9mm is usually the ideal width but if you have shorter fingers or hands, you could go with 2.2mm or thicker as it is more flattering. A plain band or stones on the sides such as pave band really depends on your preference. It seems that you are pretty easygoing based on your requirements so I would suggest a platinum band as it is more durable or even a spaced diamond band if you would want something more extra. If you are looking for glamorous or princess style, you could go with a pave band. As for the wedding band, you could watch Bonnie's other videos on wedding band pairings for round solitaire engagement rings. Hope it helps!
Bonnie, I want you to clarify this. I have been buying diamonds since I was 10. On top of that near my house, we have over 20 jewelry shops, so I have a habit of going window shopping a lot. So, I can generally tell apart diamonds from other white stones a little more easily than others. My cousin started an online labgrown diamonds business and her diamonds are perfectly similar to natural diamonds. But, now many offline stores have popped up in our locality and all their diamonds give out a shine in RGB pattern and look weird. Natural diamonds and lab-grown ones from my cousin have a white shine. In fact, the diamonds you show in your videos also have a white shine. They say they are labgrown CVD, but you can tell something is wrong with these stones. I have asked them multiple times, are sure these are not dummies, are these cubic zirconia? They are so bad and tacky to look at. Are these low-quality lab-grown or are they a different stone?
@@rowenaencarnacion7530 you are a jeweller and seemingly having no knowledge about moissanite and calling it glass? It’s made from silicon carbide which is naturally found and is in fact not glass lol.
Diamonds have fire which will look like red, orange, and blue flashes based on the geometric shapes of the faceting. But it won't be as pronounced as a Cubic Zirconia. If it still tests as a diamond and it seems to be giving too much fire, it may be due to a treatment-like filling, coating, or etching.
My diamond is CVD but tests as moissanite. Just want to share this as I always see people saying cvd tests as diamond 100% of the time but that is not true.
Thank you for sharing your experience. While CVD diamonds generally exhibit similar properties to natural diamonds and often test as such, it's important to remember that no testing method is 100% foolproof. It's always a good idea to get multiple tests done by experienced professionals to ensure accurate identification.😊🫶
Have you heard of the Swarovski lab created diamonds. If so, what are your thoughts? Because I’m looking to purchase Eternity solitaire ring Laboratory grown diamonds 3 ct tw, Round cut, 14K white gold That one on their website
One of my friends has the ability to hear and feel the vibration of rocks and stones. I asked her if she could feel the difference between a natural diamond and a lab-grown diamond. And this is what she said, "There is a huge difference between the vibration and sound/tone of a natural diamond versus a lab-grown diamond. The natural diamond has an extremely high vibration, and the tone of a natural diamond sounds similar to the major chords on a piano. On the contrary, a lab-grown diamond has a weak vibration, and the sound/tone of a lab-grown diamond is muffled and off." She told me that she has the ability to hear and feel the vibrations of rocks and stones since she was a child, and she doesn't know why she is able to hear and feel the vibrations of rocks and stones.
"WHITE" diamonds are real diamonds according to GIA. The new technologies allow mined diamonds that were previously considered unusable to be very useful if not the most useful.
@@itstimmerTrue. Natural diamonds still have value. I just don’t think they’re worth all the hype compared to lab grown. I’m having a ring made with a lab center stone. I asked about having the accent stones done in lab diamonds also, but the jeweler explained that because of the size of the small stones, I’d come out about the same in price (if not better) keeping the natural side stones, so my ring will have both. Go figure.
@gabriellereut.9270 You were generous with the 30% figure. I’ve seen before where some places will offer only 40-50% of the value when you try to resell a natural diamond to them. Or sometimes it’s a deal where you can get a decent amount of trade-in value, but the new ring must be about twice the cost of the one you’re trading in. You can’t win. I’d rather stick with my lab diamonds, and call it a day.
Good luck selling your “Real” diamonds for any where near what you pay for them. A wedding ring is a gift not an investment. I don’t plan on pawning wedding rings or selling them to make money.
The secrets of lab-grown diamonds 🤫I’m sure after watching this video you just had an eye-opening exploration of CVD and HPHT diamonds! 💡Now, which one would you be choosing?
Let me know in the comments below and if you are interested in learning everything about Diamonds, make sure you follow me on my socials 👇
@bybonniejewelry
Hi bonnie, so which one is better CVD or HPHT? I have CVD lab created diamonds with IGI certifcate. Thanks in advance
Hi Bonnie! Can you make a video on how to stack multiple bands (3-5 bands) with an engagement ring? Bridal stacks are super popular now and advice would be helpful.
Especially how to stack thicker engagement rings since it can easily look overwhelming!
Love all of your videos!!
I’m starting to become more interested in lab diamonds knowing that natural diamonds don’t usually resell for what you paid for them. Diamonds aren’t an investment. You buy them because you love the jewelry piece and enjoy it.
they're an investment if you get them at 10% their value!
@@jcresmond1653 If they’re truly that low in price, yes. But we know you can’t get a quality, natural diamond that cheap in today’s market.
What different between HPHT and CVD Diamond witch is the best Witch Diamond look is natural diamond
Why did my F color / VS1 clarity after purchasing and wearing for a while turn gray?
Sparkles beautifully still and is clear, not foggy.
My method of cleaning is either soak it in dawn dish soap and rinse very thoroughly.
The other clean is with my handheld steam cleaner.
Anyone know why it's gray looking now as to when it was new and colorless?
Bonnie, can you make a video about asscher cut diamonds? 🙏
Wouldn’t an F color diamonds not be brownish in color? I thought the letters represent the color, with letters above G being whiter
I guess grading labs also want to make money and continue grading brownish cvd stones high, to keep the business
Not what you're talking about today but I have questions.
I'm looking to buy a 4 carat round engagement ring. I'm wondering if I should get it with a low or high stone setting. I don't do much with my hands so would not harm it. Should I get a thicker band or is thin ok? A plain band or stones on the sides? I'm open to all?
And what type of band to go with it would you suggest, round stones or other?
Hi! 4ct is the dream size for a first. Sharing my two cents worth. You could get a high stone setting since you don't do much with your hands. There are also other considerations like the kind of setting that you are looking for i.e. 4 or 6 prong (6 prong makes the round diamond look more like a star and tends to be more secure compared to 4 prong), classic basket or cathedral which is trendy these days etc. My personal preference is classic basket.
Low setting is recommended for people with active lifestyles or work a lot with their hands. 1.9mm is usually the ideal width but if you have shorter fingers or hands, you could go with 2.2mm or thicker as it is more flattering.
A plain band or stones on the sides such as pave band really depends on your preference. It seems that you are pretty easygoing based on your requirements so I would suggest a platinum band as it is more durable or even a spaced diamond band if you would want something more extra. If you are looking for glamorous or princess style, you could go with a pave band. As for the wedding band, you could watch Bonnie's other videos on wedding band pairings for round solitaire engagement rings. Hope it helps!
Bonnie, I want you to clarify this. I have been buying diamonds since I was 10. On top of that near my house, we have over 20 jewelry shops, so I have a habit of going window shopping a lot. So, I can generally tell apart diamonds from other white stones a little more easily than others.
My cousin started an online labgrown diamonds business and her diamonds are perfectly similar to natural diamonds. But, now many offline stores have popped up in our locality and all their diamonds give out a shine in RGB pattern and look weird. Natural diamonds and lab-grown ones from my cousin have a white shine. In fact, the diamonds you show in your videos also have a white shine. They say they are labgrown CVD, but you can tell something is wrong with these stones. I have asked them multiple times, are sure these are not dummies, are these cubic zirconia? They are so bad and tacky to look at. Are these low-quality lab-grown or are they a different stone?
Im a jeweller here in canada. Labgrown diamonds are real earth mined diamond. Moissanite and zirconia stones are made of glass.
@@rowenaencarnacion7530 you are a jeweller and seemingly having no knowledge about moissanite and calling it glass? It’s made from silicon carbide which is naturally found and is in fact not glass lol.
@@rowenaencarnacion7530 maybe you should find another job? Lab diamonds are not mined. And zirconia and moissanite are not glass.
Diamonds have fire which will look like red, orange, and blue flashes based on the geometric shapes of the faceting. But it won't be as pronounced as a Cubic Zirconia. If it still tests as a diamond and it seems to be giving too much fire, it may be due to a treatment-like filling, coating, or etching.
@@KevinSmith-qi5yn so you mean to say they are low quality ones.
I got a if d color ideal cut stone hpt i hope its nice
My diamond is CVD but tests as moissanite. Just want to share this as I always see people saying cvd tests as diamond 100% of the time but that is not true.
Thank you for sharing your experience. While CVD diamonds generally exhibit similar properties to natural diamonds and often test as such, it's important to remember that no testing method is 100% foolproof. It's always a good idea to get multiple tests done by experienced professionals to ensure accurate identification.😊🫶
CVD grown diamonds are typically HPHT treated.
what if their made with a hybrid method?
Can a lab diamond have same or similar fluorescence as a natural diamond?
Yes, absolutely
Thank you for explaining Bonnie!
Thank you for watching 🫶😊
Am I the only one who was constantly distracted by the beautiful pearl earrings? Extremely informative video as usual, thanks for sharing Bonnie!
Thank you so much, dear 🩷
I love your bright hot pink lipstick color. What is the brand and color of your lipstick?
Is CVD diamond dangerous for health?
Isn't it ture that natural blue diamonds also don't test as diamonds on those devices? HPHT is more similar to a blue diamond in chemical makeup.
Have you heard of the Swarovski lab created diamonds. If so, what are your thoughts?
Because I’m looking to purchase
Eternity solitaire ring
Laboratory grown diamonds 3 ct tw, Round cut, 14K white gold
That one on their website
It is overpriced :)
One of my friends has the ability to hear and feel the vibration of rocks and stones. I asked her if she could feel the difference between a natural diamond and a lab-grown diamond. And this is what she said, "There is a huge difference between the vibration and sound/tone of a natural diamond versus a lab-grown diamond. The natural diamond has an extremely high vibration, and the tone of a natural diamond sounds similar to the major chords on a piano. On the contrary, a lab-grown diamond has a weak vibration, and the sound/tone of a lab-grown diamond is muffled and off."
She told me that she has the ability to hear and feel the vibrations of rocks and stones since she was a child, and she doesn't know why she is able to hear and feel the vibrations of rocks and stones.
Ur friend is lying
I have an HPHT diamond and love it!
the only diamonds I own;)
Do you want me to buy this?😅
"WHITE" diamonds are real diamonds according to GIA. The new technologies allow mined diamonds that were previously considered unusable to be very useful if not the most useful.
Agree!
To me, craftmanship takes precedent on super size …thkse remind me of the Flintstones 😂
Elroy Ports
Gene Lake
Vanessa Spur
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Palma Pines
The shortest video ever 😂
Hortense Fall
For those who want to know, HPHT is better
Cereal is better than a parrot
@@IAMT3XAS LOL 😂🤣
HPHT sometimes doesn’t pass diamond tester
Because they’re naturally mine but to make it more beautiful they have to go through with intensive heat. I prefer HPHT diamond.
I learned nothing new from this video… how disappointing
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Millions of years my ass, the earth is only 6.5 thousand years old
Both are unethical huge waste of energy
In my opinion, Lab Grown are worthless. SORRY!
@@itstimmerTrue. Natural diamonds still have value. I just don’t think they’re worth all the hype compared to lab grown. I’m having a ring made with a lab center stone. I asked about having the accent stones done in lab diamonds also, but the jeweler explained that because of the size of the small stones, I’d come out about the same in price (if not better) keeping the natural side stones, so my ring will have both. Go figure.
@gabriellereut.9270 You were generous with the 30% figure. I’ve seen before where some places will offer only 40-50% of the value when you try to resell a natural diamond to them. Or sometimes it’s a deal where you can get a decent amount of trade-in value, but the new ring must be about twice the cost of the one you’re trading in. You can’t win. I’d rather stick with my lab diamonds, and call it a day.
Good luck selling your “Real” diamonds for any where near what you pay for them. A wedding ring is a gift not an investment. I don’t plan on pawning wedding rings or selling them to make money.
What’s your opinion on children conceived with IVF?
@@dollparts7506IVF children aren't market as well as natural birth children so according to Maggie here they're also worthless