[Rockingham]

Already, artificial diamonds are much cheaper than natural diamonds, even in high quality, multiple carat sizes. DeBeers is up for sale and unlikely to fetch more than its value as a distribution and marketing business.

A few years from now, I can imagine a hapless young man being confronted by a beloved: "A gold and diamonds necklace? You cheap bastard!"

[Nateman]

Artificial diamonds are on the verge of a new market : custom made art. You make various layers and colors of diamond. You carve each layer with lasers. Imagine giving your love a diamond with her face inside or something very romantic.