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)

    Since their introduction, lab-grown diamonds have shaken up the global jewelry industry. As they’ve become easier for scientists to make and have gone down in price for buyers, the market for la…


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