Need some real world input on how to sell diamond ring because i have a lab grown one and I am confused about resale value. I have the receipt and the grading info but I do not know if that actually moves the needle. Do most buyers care more about the carat and cut or is it all just a discount no matter what.
Also not sure if keeping it in the original box matters at all.
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to a jewelry store next week to start shopping for a 3-carat lab-grown diamond engagement ring. I understand there’s a big range when it comes to quality and pricing, so I’m trying to get a realistic baseline before I walk in.
For a 3-carat lab-grown diamond in the good to excellent range (cut/clarity/color), what price range should I generally expect for just the center stone?
The jeweler is a small, family-owned shop and comes highly recommended by a friend who recently bought a natural diamond there. I know the setting and any side stones will be extra. I’m mainly trying to understand what’s fair for the main diamond so I can compare and avoid any surprises. I trust the recommendation, but I’d still like to do my own homework.
If this isn’t the right place to ask, feel free to point me in a better direction.
Thanks in advance!
I went with a diamond alternative a few years ago and at the time it just made sense, we had other priorities and it felt like the practical choice. Honestly I have zero regrets.
The stone still looks clear and bright to me and nobody as ever questioned it unless I bring it up myself.
I do occasionally have a passing thought about resale value but then I remind myself I'm never selling my ring, so what does it actually matter?
For those who went the alternative route, still happy with the decision?