Lab Grown vs. Wild Mined
I want to buy an engagement ring for my significant other, but I want to learn more about the true differences between the two types of stones.
I understand the basics, like the price difference, etc. But every gemologist I've spoken to says that lab grown stones are pretty much the same as wild mined stones.
However, if that's the case, why is there such a big difference in price and why is there a difference between the two? If they were the same, there would be no reason to determine how they were made and there wouldn't be a big difference in price.