"If they get good at making these flawless diamonds, would they be considered the same value as a natural flawless diamond"
Depending on efficiency, the bottom could fall out of the diamond market.
Some people need their diamonds to come from the earth, just throw some dirt on it and raise the price.
DeBeers is experiencing volcanic quaking and uncontrollable spasms as we speak.. the manufacturers using the other method which produces yellow stones are stuttering and getting hives;).
Already falling out. Check eBay, but you have to be wise as a serpent to know if you're getting a good deal. I got a gorgeous ruby and diamond ring on eBay for $75, and I independently had it appraised at $995. However, (1) I knew it was real because I saw it beforehand, and (2) when I tried combing eBay for more good deals, all I saw were scams. You *have* to know a few things about jewelry to be able to discern a good jewelry buy on eBay from a scam.
The diamond cartels, like DeBeers are already fighting this, trying to get laws passed that distinguish a natural diamond from an artificial diamond, but ultimately they will fail and diamond will become almost worthless in the near future.
See post 15, fastglock. I think DaGman meant to post to you.