HRD to Stop Grading Lab Growns
Belgium’s HRD lab says it will no longer grade lab grown diamonds.
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$3.3m Loss as Brilliant Earth Customers Spend Less
Brilliant Earth, the US-based “ethical jeweler”, reported a $3.3m net loss for the first quarter of 2025, as customers opted for less pricey goods.
Swarovski Returns to Profit, Doubles Lab Grown Sales
Swarovski returned to profit after five years, saw its 2024 revenue grow by 6 per cent and doubled its sales of lab grown diamonds.
New Diamond Verification Device Introduced Natural Vs. Lab Grown Diamonds
New Diamond Verification Device Introduced Natural Vs. Lab Grown Diamonds
52% of Engagement Rings are Now Lab Grown
More than half of all couples are now buying a lab grown diamond engagement ring, according to research carried out in January for The Knot wedding website.
Lab-Grown Diamonds: A Game Changer in the Diamond Industry
The diamond industry is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds.
De Beers Adapts to India’s Growing Demand for Lab-Grown Diamonds
De Beers, long associated with the glamour of natural diamonds
India’s Government Urged to Adopt Lab Grown Rules
India’s government is being urged to adopt the same rules on lab grown terminology
Call for Clear Lab Grown Labels in India
The Indian government is facing calls to adopt US guidelines to distinguish lab growns from natural diamonds. The 10,000-member GJEPC (Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council) says there is widespread confusion in the way diamonds are marketed and advertised. It says India should adopt the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, which say there must … Read more
Lab Grown Discussions at AGS Confluence
The American Gem Society (AGS) will present panel discussions on lab grown diamond pricing and supply, advances in lab grown identification