SloveniaThe article discusses the growing competition between naturally mined diamonds and lab-grown diamonds in the market, particularly in the United States. According to data from the American company OM Jewels, the average price of a 1-carat natural diamond dropped by 11% in 2025 compared to previous years, with smaller diamonds experiencing an even steeper decline. In contrast, lab-grown diamonds of similar quality cost significantly less—between $800 and $1,200 for a 1-carat stone. The article notes that while natural and lab-grown diamonds are chemically, physically, and optically identical, only experts can distinguish them. It also highlights that over 60% of engagement rings sold in the U.S. now include lab-grown diamonds, up from just 20% in 2020.
Ocena pristranskosti (Sredina): The article presents factual economic trends regarding diamond pricing and market shifts without overtly favoring either natural or lab-grown diamonds. It provides numerical data and contextual information without using emotionally charged language or selectively omitting perspectives.
