Rock star: Lab-grown diamonds are skyrocketing in popularity, say local jewelers, industry experts
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Jeff DePalma, owner of J & J Jewelers of Jeannette, shows a ring topped with a lab-grown diamond inside the Clay Avenue store. DePalma said it can be difficult to distinguish lab-grown diamonds from mined ones.
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Lab-grown diamond earrings are available at J & J Jewelers in Jeannette.
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Two, 1-carat diamond rings are displayed at D.S. Gordon Jewelers in Lower Burrell. The lab-grown diamond at left sells for about $1,200, while the traditional mined diamond at right costs about $5,000.
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Dale Gordon of D.S. Gordon Jewelers in Lower Burrell displays a variety of rings with high-end, traditional mined diamonds.
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A mined diamond bracelet (left) is seen next to one featuring lab-grown diamonds at J & J Jewelers in Jeannette.
Kristina Serafini | TribLive
Jeff DePalma, owner of J & J Jewelers of Jeannette, stands for a portrait inside the Clay Avenue store. DePalma said it can be difficult to distinguish lab-grown diamonds from mined ones.
Louis B. Ruediger | TribLive
A grouping of lab-grown diamonds sparkle at D.S. Gordon Jewelers in Lower Burrell.
