[Jewelry making - Article 01603] - [Orchid] Synthetic diamonds in a changing marketplace

[MillsGem]

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    The string on Gemesis diamonds has pretty much gone its' course. As
    usual, a given subject goes through a metamorphosis which generally
    winds up a long ways away from the original subject. In this case we
    have gone to a history of the machinations of the De Beers cartel
    and hence to a polarized discussion of business ethics and just
    about any bone that could be picked. A lot of passion has been
    aroused, but not much useful information has surfaced. 

    I have been doing a lot of research on diamond synthesis and I am
    convinced that lab diamonds are here to stay and will probably
    become much more available and cheaper as time goes by. I also think
    that natural diamonds will probably also be impacted somewhat and
    that they will most likely become more affordable. It would also
    seem reasonable that natural diamonds will continue to be in demand
    just as have other natural gemstones. Furthermore, it seems highly
    likely that man made gemstones will have a wider place in the
    market, especially those which have traits that are not seen in
    natural gemstones. 

    It would seem reasonable to me that we should all look at the
    preceding considerations in the light of how they may affect those
    of us who are in the various areas of the industry.Many of us are
    dependent on making jewelry for a living and it would be foolish for
    us to ignore the changes that are on the horizon. I trhink it is
    about time for us to cast about looking for fresh approaches and
    think of ways to accomodate change ! 

Ron Mills, Mills Gem Co. Los Osos, Ca.


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