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Expectations vs. reality: The cost of lab diamonds | Marketplace
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January 17, 2026
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16:21Now PlayingLab diamonds have the same sparkle as natural diamonds for a fraction of the cost. But Marketplace found there can be massive price differences, even between virtually identical lab-grown stones. We investigated and got to the bottom of why.
#Diamonds #Engagement #marketplace
DIAMONDS ON A DIME:
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JEREMY McDONALD
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ASHA TOMLINSON
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AARON TAYLOR
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DAVID MacINTOSH
JOHN LESAVAGE
JOE FIORINO
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YOUTUBE: THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
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DAVID ABRAHAMS
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CAROLINE GDYCZYNSKI
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KYLE J. SMITH
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DANY TREMBLAY
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MARC CORMIER
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LAURA THOMPSON
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BENNY KOSHY
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MARY-ANN VENDITTI
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NELISHA VELLANI
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JANUARY 16, 2026
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