Why a $1 Diamond Costs You $10,000 by the Time You Buy It

A rough diamond can leave the mine worth just a few dollars. Yet by the time it reaches a luxury jewelry store, that same stone may sell for thousands—or even tens of thousands—of dollars. So where does all that value come from? In this video, we uncover the hidden journey of a diamond from the earth to the display case. From mining and sorting to cutting, polishing, certification, transportation, marketing, and luxury retail markups, you'll discover how a seemingly simple gemstone becomes one of the most expensive products on the planet. Why can a diamond worth $1 at the source end up costing $10,000 in a jewelry store? Who profits the most along the way? And how much of the final price is actually the diamond itself? Subscribe to Bullion Lab for more documentaries about diamonds, gold, luxury goods, hidden industries, global trade, and the world's most valuable assets.