Are Diamonds Still Worth Buying? Market Reality Explained by Diamond Expert | ft Ashrut Jain

In this episode of Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai, Bhavya sits down with Ashrut Jain to break down the world of diamonds, especially the growing rise of lab-grown diamonds. From understanding the 4 Cs, certifications, pricing, and making charges to comparing natural vs lab-grown diamonds, the conversation offers practical buying insights for today’s consumers.The discussion also covers diamonds as an investment, gold vs diamonds, current jewellery trends, and how young consumers are reshaping the market. Ashrut explains how modern testing methods help identify real diamonds and the shift towards bespoke jewellery over mass-market designs They also talk about why lab-grown diamonds are gaining trust for their value, transparency, and sustainability—making this a crisp, informative watch for modern, conscious jewellery buyers.📢 Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Share this video! Your engagement helps us bring more such content.✅ Subscribe to Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai for more updates on our political series and hit the bell icon to stay notified about our latest episodes.This podcast was shot on Sony A7 IV and FE 50mm F1.8 📷Connect with us: experttalkwithbhavyadesai@gmail.com

Chapters:

00:00 - Bhavya x Ashrut begins

03:35 - Today’s Diamond Market: An Overview

04:35 - Understanding the 4 Cs of Diamonds

06:45 - What Diamond Clarity Really Means

07:35 - How to Negotiate Diamond Quality

09:15 - Diamonds in Jewellery: What Matters

09:55 - How Carat Weight Impacts Value

11:55 - Diamond Cuts Explained Simply

14:15 - Why 18-Carat Gold Is Preferred

15:35 - Hallmarking & Diamond Certifications

16:35 - Getting Diamonds Certified After Purchase

19:35 - How to Identify Diamond Clarity Grades

20:25 - Can Diamonds Break? The Truth

21:35 - Diamonds as an Investment Option

24:05 - Gold vs Diamonds: Which Is Better?

25:35 - How Customers Can Spot Real vs Fake Diamonds

26:25 - Jewellery Making Charges Explained

27:35 - What You Can Buy with a ₹2 Lakh Budget

31:05 - Bespoke Jewellery vs Mass-Market Designs

33:35 - Current Jewellery Design Trends

34:35 - Do Young Consumers Still Buy Jewellery?

36:05 - Why Lab-Grown Diamonds Are Gaining Popularity

37:35 - The Lab-Grown Diamond Boom

41:05 - How Diamonds Are Grown in Laboratories

43:05 - Natural vs Lab-Grown: Price Comparison

44:25 - Modern Diamond Testing Methods

50:05 - The Indian Diamond Market Landscape

51:35 - Hare Krishna: Investing in Employees

52:35 - Do Diamonds Suit Everyone?

54:05 - Diamond Alternatives: Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald

55:25 - Natural vs Commercial Gemstones

57:35 - Closing Thoughts & Final Takeaways
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