NATURAL VS. LAB DIAMONDS: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? 

I'm gonna be honest; I thought Trax was gonna advocate for natural diamonds, but I'm happy he stuck to facts AND shared his personal bias for the lab grown.

This man has dedicated his life to selling jewellery and just told us to spend less money and not be duped. Respect 💯

Lab is chemically, physically, optically the same as natural. It is designed and engineered in a lab, which to me is very impressive. After spending ten thousands of dollars on jewelry for my wife over the years (Natural diamonds), I came across a factory on Reddit who sells lab diamonds (For like 50% off the market price), I purchased her an amazing tennis bracelet, Even big brands such as James Allen are selling lab diamonds 90% of the time, more and more people understand that natural diamonds are mostly a marketing gimmick. diamonds are not actually all that rare. Their value comes from the DeBeers being able to control their flow into the market

As a chem major there really is no difference outside of nitrogen impurity in natural. Lab is better ethically all depends on what you or your spouse want if they even really care.

Lab diamonds are just as precious as natural diamonds to me because I understand the diamond industry is grossly overinflated. I'm not in it for where it came from I'm in it for how pretty the stone looks give me the lab diamond it's literally the same thing on a molecular level and fair priced

My husband and I went to a jewelry showroom and were discouraged from purchasing lab-grown diamonds, but after self-research, we found this was an ideal way to go and had a beautiful/stunning ring made for my anniversary, and he kept a great amount of money in his pockets.

I never expected him to say this.... I respect the honesty

Diamonds look absolutely magical out of focus on video. Thats actually stunning

I recently bought my wife a new engagement ring for our 15 year wedding anniversary. I purchased a VS1 G color cushion cut 3 karat LAB Diamond ring for 9 grand. Everywhere she goes people talk about how beautiful it is. I went to sell her old 1 karat natural Marquis cut ring that I spent 6 grand for in 2005 and was offered $550 bucks . I will never buy a natural Diamond again.

Trax has literally stated in previous videos that SI clarity stones are a respectable standard when it comes to them being in people's jewelry. He also previously mentioned in a video with his man William that he didn't feel like making CVD/HPHT pieces unless many people began to gravitate towards that market. I never comment on videos, but the reason why I'm bringing this up is to demonstrate that even those that harbor certain opinions regarding something they're experts at will periodically change their tune if it makes sense for them financially. At the end of the day, don't be swayed by what others have to say regarding your purchases. If you like labs, by all means get them. If you like naturals, that's cool too. As long as there is honesty in what is being presented to you then it shouldn't matter what people think about your purchases, just keep in mind that ultimately business men like Max will do their due diligence and do what it takes to close a sale. I appreciate what he's doing as far as transparency goes and it's honestly been a long time coming that the jewelry industry gets shaken up, I just wish his opinions now were more consistent with those he had in the past. But then again, the man does have a business to run and market trends are forever changing. Respect from an aspiring jeweler/future business owner.

Bro you as real as it can get. Thanks for being straight up honest 🙏 I made my decision 💪

glad I found this one. you saying that you're not willing to pay for natural for yourself is so humble! ✊🏽.

This is a GREAT video. I was smiling the whole time I watched. Thank you for the clarity on this topic. I was wondering about it very much myself and am far from a jewelry expert.

AS REAL OF AN OPINION AS IT GETS. Keeping it real. THANKS TRAX!

I really like how real you are guy. you admit when your wrong and you don’t screw anyone over and when people spit in your face and dont do what the say you handle your own 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I was looking for this bro! 🙌🏽 Couldn’t be put in a better way

So funny to to see people say resale value. Like, who buys jewelry to later sell it? Unless you're making an actual business out of it. Oh and keep you life in order so you dont have to resale lol😂

FINALLY! This needs to be repeated so the understanding is clear….we’ve been getting ripped off for years!

I really appreciate the fact that you've been doing thia the majority of yoir life and you atill endorse lab grown diamonds! Thank you

Thank you for your honesty. The value of diamonds has always been about the narrative... People buy into The idea that an everyday object has value Because it symbolizes something of value. They buy something Expensive to communicate a message to the outside world or to declare their love to someone, and in this sense, the stone becomes something of great value.

You're the best for keeping the jewelry game real no BS!

We just purchased a lab grown engagement ring. My fiance at first was set on natural, but when she saw what our budget could purchase, she went with the lab, and loves it.

Finally an honest jeweller. Thank you for spreading the message and truth

Thanks for your honesty I enjoy doing business with people like you that what I call decency

Excellent video TraxNYC !!! Several thoughts 1. Very scary that even diamond experts need a machine to determine natural diamonds vs Lab diamonds. 2. Is this the end for the natural diamond market? 3. What is going to prevent sellers from fooling their customers by selling them a lab diamond and charging them for a natural diamond? Even now more than ever you need a seller you can trust.

Thanks, I have been hesitant to by lab stones due to my ignorance on the subject. Thanks to your video I now am confidant in my choices. Respect.

Brother you are a great help! Thank you for helping me understand this concept!

This is a great video. Thank you so much for your help!

I love your straightforwardness! I'm looking for a new wedding set and I'm definitely going to check out your website.

Value retention. I would still go for lab, same molecule make up, still the same toughness as natural grown. If I had the money, I would go for GIA always

Make sense. I just made my decision on my first Diamond earring studs for me. Lab it is! Thanks for all that valuable information.

I appreciate your honesty. I just order an engagement ring for my girlfriend of 7 years, went lab grown, Color D, Excellent Cut VVS2. I’m not professional but after doing some research I knew those were the non negotiables so it can sparkle on her finger. Although I wanted to get a real diamond so I could say “yeah it’s a real diamond” mainly because I don’t know if there is a strong difference. I never grew up with jewelry or interested in it. I ended up going lab grown because with those non negotiables, not even half a ct weight was in my budget. So I went lab grown. Luckily she dosent care real diamond or lab, she just wants the ring. Now I came across this video and I really appreciate your honesty. A little bit of me inside wants a real diamond for her because that’s what we’ve grown up with “if you don’t get a real diamond you don’t love her” type stuff, but this video made me more confident in the decision. Thank you 🙏

My man is always so angry lol, I've never seen someone hate and love what they do so vigorously at the same time.

Thanks for this. I've been trying to say this for a while but people don't wanna believe it. I'm like ok your loss.

Mad Respect bro, You drop nothing but knowledge 🤙

What's the difference? in 20 years, natural diamonds are more expensive. Lab diamonds are worth less.

As a Wholesale Diamond Dealer, I love to sell natural diamonds because I make more money on them. But I pay more for synthetic oil in my car because it’s better. The truth is Lab Grown Diamonds are Better for cheaper! 💎

Great job! From Florida. Two kinds of NYs used to come to FL. Successful retires and scammers who go back to NY in a U-Haul. Hope to see you soon.

I like how honest he is

Like you said, in 10 or 20 years time lab diamonds are going to be everywhere (worthless), then surely that means the GIA diamonds will be the most valuable?

I was just looking at jewelry yesterday. And the best looking diamonds in the store. Were the Leo diamond collection. All are lab made. But the cut, color, and just the overall beauty. Was better than "real" diamonds. And you just got so much more. For your money. Wedding rings are something that you buy because you love someone. Not because you are wanting to resell them. Wedding rings are not an investment. They are a to show your commitment to someone

That’s so true!! Great video my brother!!

always appreciate the honesty... something that is very RARE in the jewelry business.

It's sad to see him switch from saying he hates lab grows to full blow sucking then off and pushing them BUT he does have a valid point which is were living in the future and we now have the tools to do these things and it so happens it's cheaper and looks the exact same so why not.

Very well said. Wether DeBeers like it or not, lab diamonds are here to stay. No brainer, Pau 5 times for an earth mined diamond is not logic for the same look, and feel. Plus no guilty conscience of bloody diamonds. Enjoy shopping your lab made diamonds. Identical chemical, physical characteristics.❤

THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO!🙏🤍💍

THANKS for telling the TRUTH!! I'm going to buy from you JUST BECAUSE of that fact!!!

Great videos perfectly explained. I myself would go with carbon because number one I like to save my money. Number two I ain't paying that much for some shiny rocks. Number 3 no one I know is a diamond expert so they'll be impressed with anything.

My husband just bought me my first pair of solitaires studs and paid half the price, and the clarity, cut, color was absolutely beautiful..

Bro I love this channel you’ve taught me so much and god blesss brother I can’t wait to come see u from Washington

Beast! Thanks for this Trax

I certainly understand everything you’ve said. When it comes to resale value, if you can tell the difference by using the Yehuda machine, then they’re not the same, and if they’re not the same, I will go with natural stone. No one is going to come up to my wife’s ear with a diamond tester so at that point why not just use a CZ can’t really tell the difference between that and a lab stone.

I’m not into stones, i love my gold, but I’m glad I watched this video, thanks again for more knowledge and insight brother!

Some fire film quality traxx great explanation

I watch your video few times and I see you on Facebook. I totally agree and honestly I’m 💯 like the idea of lab grown diamonds you can get the highest quality with a lower price for a diamond.

When buying a bracelet with various gemstones such as 5 sapphires, 4 rubys etc should that come with a seperate certificate for every gemstone?

Much respect to you brother!

Thank u for showing us what's real and what is lab. I appreciate the knowledge and keep up the good work.

All those muppets in the comments section bitching about resale value of lab grown diamonds... if you are thinking of your exit strategy for a useless piece of carbon before even setting foot in a jewellery store, you probably should not buy diamonds at all in the first place.

Dam!!!!!! As a man that truly appreciates authenticity and exclusivity, I can't and won't ignore Trax!!! Not a lot of men would stand up with truths on the current standard and future outlook on Precious metals and minerals. Gotta give Trax alot of respect for that....and of course, my business. Stand up men always get RESPECT!!!!!

love that honesty!

Straight to the point! Love it.

This means all rappers mostly wear lab diamonds (and it’s probably mixed with SOME vvs diamonds) think about it if that cross costs 22K that can buy a Cuban, for the real vvs stones there’s like 30-40 carats in a medium size cuban so 5.5ct (approx £20000) times that by 6= £120000 for just a full vvs cuban chain

😎👍. Great Explanation Natural Diamond : has fossil and other minerals that just inside the diamond. Lab Diamond: clean no old fossil traces or mineral but clear AF. I can now afford big super clear shiny Diamonds that are made in a lab and no one died digging it. I love science. Lab Diamond:

Got a 2.2 vs1 diamond cross pendant paid a little under 3k with a discount of $1500… it’s set in 10k gold most likely lab grown but it’s a beauty and I’m just in love with it 😢🎉

Love this love how you speak. Just the truth no time for bullshit

Finally someone being honest and not lying to keep the middle men happy.

As a jeweller myself this video is very interesting and relevant. I think both natural and lab have a place in the market but the main difference is in 2032 when people look back at this video - the natural diamonds will (hopefully) hold some sort of value, possibly even increase, but I don't think the labs will be worth even 10% of what big Ben paid. Again, doesn't make either right or wrong just reality

You all seem to be forgetting he made this video for a specific client and decided to share with us. He has a goal of making a sale of course and also people even in an industry are allowed to change their opinions. The quality of lab created diamonds in the past five years has changed dramatically. Also, the political landscape of the world will have an effect on diamond mining and the desire for natural diamonds. It’s likely that only the most elite people will want to purchase a diamond still because it’ll become a faux pas in regular circles. Buying diamonds as investments in General is a bad idea. If you want the beauty aspect, lab created stones will do the job, or even moissanite.

Love the honesty!

An honest man in the jewelry business speaking the truth.. can't get enough of it. Fascinating explanation too

Just bought a 1.42 carat, D color, vvs2 center stone for my girls engagement ring which cost me 1.1k. I'm on a budget and couldnt be happier with my decision.

Man thanks you saved me a lot of money ❤❤god bless your soul brother

bro you are the best love watching your videos keep it up

i'm tellin' you guys regardless of whether or not you respect the jewelry industry, take notes of this mans leadership and ability to sell his product, you have to admire him for his drive, heritage, and becoming a major staple in the heart of NYC. much love TRAXNYC keep going.

Do you give people the same percentage back of money if they upgrade to larger? Lab vs natural diamonds

I really enjoy these videos the way you speak very intelligent I do not have the money for such beautiful jewelry but if I did I would definitely buy from you the no bullshit guy Thank you for being so real

The Martin Luther King JR artwork is on point!

Isn’t lab a bad idea in general. Because you know, time moves forward Labs will get cheaper and cheaper. While natural, i assume will always be worth about the same

I predict natural diamond to become super rare and uncommon within 20 years, especially given the price gap. I would love to start finding under priced diamonds now at various places before they sky rocket

Dang, I asked you this question the other day on a different video and you just explained it here. Imma look up your shop

Young man I've been watching you fora while now .I have to say .and I don't say a lot but you would have made a good operator in my field. You are a very intelligent and confident person that mean everything in life I don't have one piece of jewelry. I stack silver and gold .but i want to let you know .I appreciate your manner .Roger that

Amazing how Trax changes his tune on lab diamonds when he sees the profit margin on lab diamonds. How about you tell your client and the rest of us what the profit margin is on a real stone compared to lab grown? Not to mention diamonds in the ground are finite especially clean ones where as lab grown the supply will be endless which will continually drop the price of lab diamonds

glad we have REAL lab diamonds, who else old enough to remember when all the mall jewelers were calling CZ lab diamonds lol

Yo Trax your the man homeboy, thats why i love your estilo homie.

Thank you so much for this explanation.

Lab diamonds are made of the same exactly properties as natural diamonds. I’ve never seen a cloudy lab diamond. 🙏🏾

He rather sell the lab diamonds so he can make a larger margin off of them lol instead of marking up natural diamonds %120 , he will be able to turn a larger profit at a lower price for the customer marking lab products up 140%

Thank you for this information!!

this guy very honest I would buy from him in a heart beat!!

I miss bum fights

You couldn’t sell back your CVD or HTHP diamonds, without that machine, and the price I think will be much lesser. But if you bye natural, then you can sell your diamonds with a plus 10% or more, as the market says!)

thanks bro, much respect to you man, ill always remember you from uncut gems movie ha

This helps out a lot thanks ppl talk no matter what so get what makes u happy

How does the resale value of lab grown compared to real work out?

It will be just like with pearls. Cultured pearls have largely replaced natural pearls, with the result that you can't get anything in the 2end sale for cultured pearls, while natural pearls are very expensive and in high demand all the time. So it will be with lab diamonds, the lab diamonds will be worth nothing in the 2end sale and the natural ones will be rare and valuable. As a result, the money you now "save" for Lab Diamonds is almost 100% wasted money.... Lab Diamonds will be worthless on the 2nd market, a sheer waste of money. Also comparable to super clones of RLX watches, simply worth zero on the 2nd market. Pure self-deception. Just my opinion and my experience from european market, roast me if you want but we will talk in 10 years and I'll hand you a handkerchief ;-)

Thank you for taking the time to explain the difference between lab and natural. I really appreciate it ..i love your video's ... more.. please and thanks

Thank you for the info. Brother a big fan from Guatemala City will do business with you soon.

What this video doesn't take into account is rarity, and supply/demand. The reason Diamonds are worth so much isn't just the aesthetic value, but the scarcity, and how hard it is to mine them. There are tons of gem stones out there that look way better than diamonds, but they are way easier to find and mine, so they aren't worth as much. Yes the lab can make better clarity for cheaper, but they don't have the providence attached to them. That's why some people still will only buy natural.

Very informative Trax, thanks.