How the south Louisiana diamond industry is diversifying options for buyers

“If you bought a lab-grown diamond five years ago and you looked at it today, I guarantee you that it is significantly worth less today if you wanted to go replace it.” Scott Berg, owner and co-president, Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry (Don Kadair)

When purchasing a diamond, there are many questions to ask yourself. Before the 2000s, diamond buyers mainly had to consider the cut, color, clarity and cost (also known as the four “C”s). But …


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