Founder & CEO of The Clear Cut. I am a diamond expert, GIA Graduate Gemologist and 4th generation jeweler with experience at Tiffany & Co and in the diamond wholesale industry.
Natural diamonds are over a billion years old—even older than some of the stars in the sky. Lab-grown diamonds are mass-produced in factories, leaving vendors with an unlimited supply. As a result, lab-grown currently wholesale for about 97% less than natural diamonds and continue to drop in price. On the other hand, natural diamond prices have been steadily increasing since the COVID-19 pandemic. This diversion in price presented us with a unique opportunity to offer both products to consumers.
Through its new Travel Ring program, fine jewelry company the Clear Cut is offering customers who purchase a natural diamond engagement ring of a certain size a free 2 ct. lab-grown diamond to wear as an alternative when they are traveling. If a client purchases a natural diamond ring worth more than $20,000, the Travel…