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		wehadfun on Dec 2, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Lab-Grown Diamonds Come into Their Own 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 on Dec 2, 2016 [–]

I just added this related comment: 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.

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