THE DIAMOND DIVIDlE | NATURAL VS LAB-GROWN | By Dr (h.c) Swapnil Shukla | Realty files magazine
THE DIAMOND DIVIDE NATURAL VS LAB-GROWN: WHEN THE STONE IS THE SAME— BUT THE VALUE ISN’T. The most disruptive debate in modern jewellery is no longer about authenticity. It is about scarcity, economics, identity and what luxury is actually supposed to mean. LAB-GROWN Created in laboratories using advanced technology (HPHT or CVD) Chemically & physically the same as natural diamonds Scalable production Prices up to 90% lower than natural diamonds The new choice for design, size & accessibility NATURAL Formed by nature over billions of years Finite & unrepeatable geological process Irreplaceable rarity Holds long-term value & collectability A legacy of origin, heritage & meaning THE REAL DIVIDE LAB-GROWN Design-led Luxury More size for your budget Creative freedom Accessible luxury Technology-driven Contemporary choice NATURAL Scarcity-led Luxury Geological rarity Provenance & origin Heritage & tradition Emotional meaning Long-term desirability EXCEPTION...
