Who buys lab-grown diamonds in Seattle
Buyer sectors in Seattle relevant to lab-grown diamonds: e-commerce sellers/3PLs.
- Trade hub: Bellevue/Redmond/Kent South Asian retail clusters (ASSUMPTION)
- Trade hub: Port of Seattle FTZ No. 5 (ASSUMPTION)
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Lab-Grown Diamonds for Seattle buyers: typical specification
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Growth method | CVD (chemical vapour deposition) or HPHT (typical) |
| Sizes | Melee (≤ 0.2 ct) to 5 ct+ (typical) |
| Colour / clarity | D-H colour, IF-SI clarity most traded (typical) |
| Cut | Excellent/Ideal for rounds; fancy shapes (oval, emerald, pear, cushion) (typical) |
| Certification | IGI, GIA, GCAL or similar with laser inscription (typical) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the wholesale markets for imported food and goods in Seattle?
Bellevue/Redmond/Kent South Asian retail clusters (ASSUMPTION); Port of Seattle FTZ No. 5 (ASSUMPTION).
Can you deliver lab-grown diamonds door-to-door in Seattle?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in United States handles customs clearance.