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2020-09-23 14:49
Buying a diamond – or some diamonds – is exciting! It takes us into the worlds of high finance, beautiful jewels, and impossible glamor. Who does not want a little bit of glamor… Read More
2020-09-22 04:33
An engagement ring is the most romantic thing ever in your life. Going as a couple or flying solo, an engagement ring is something you are likely to wear for a lifetime. Choosing the right e… Read More
2020-06-04 09:55
A diamond engagement ring sitting in a safe, accumulating dust and spreading lousy energy? Sell it and earn cash though it, no matter how bittersweet. Whether you have it after a broken-up m… Read More
2020-03-30 07:16
Online retail of jewelry and diamonds is nothing new. Since past few years now, with the rise of E-commerce, online jewelry too has picked up globally. After the debate of Online vs. Brick-a… Read More
2020-03-24 08:53
The global Coronavirus pandemic has taken a huge toll on all industries including Gems and Jewelry. With countries sealing their borders, cities under lockdown and an economic meltdown with… Read More
2020-03-17 10:55
Michael Hill ventures into Lab-grown Diamonds
Fine jewelry retailer Michael Hill has added Laboratory Grown Diamonds to its existing portfolio of mined diamonds. Branded as Fenix diamonds, t… Read More
2020-03-09 08:44
As Lab Grown Diamonds proliferate Canadian markets, the Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) has released ‘CJA Guidelines to Advertising Lab Grown Diamonds (LGD)’. Taking into co… Read More
2020-03-02 14:30
The slump in diamond market globally since some time now has affected players across the value chain of the industry, also called as ‘diamond pipeline’. Global economic uncertain… Read More
2020-02-24 09:30
Termed as the future of sustainable jewelry, Lab-grown diamond market is growing at a faster clip. In 2016, Lab Grown Diamonds were just 1% of the $14 billion rough diamond market. However… Read More
2020-02-12 02:40
Choosing a diamond is tough. Browse online and you’ll likely be presented thousands of options that vary in price, sometimes thousands of dollars for “like” quality and siz… Read More
2020-02-06 07:59
Innovative disruption is one of the most influential business ideas. Netflix disrupted the cable and movie-rental industry by web-streaming movies and TV shows. Uber and Lyft revolutionized… Read More
2020-02-04 14:24
Are you thinking about making an investment in something other than the typical options of property or stocks? If so, you may be considering buying gold or diamonds.
You also might be wonder… Read More
2020-01-27 07:00
Colored stones, especially colored diamonds always had a special place among the uber-rich. With its rising popularity, they were also being considered as a mainstream investment option. At… Read More
2020-01-21 08:25
Very close to Panna Tiger Reserve and Navardehi Wildlife Sanctuary lies the proposed Bunder diamond mining project in Chhatarpur forests in Central India’s Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) state… Read More
2020-01-14 14:13
Canadian jeweler introduces Lab-grown diamond jewelry
Woodbridge-based Damiani Jewellers will be showcasing new line of Lab-grown diamond jewelry of Amden Jewelry at its outlets. The collect… Read More
2020-01-04 11:10
It’s likely you’re familiar with the big three precious metals commonly found in fine jewelry: platinum, gold, and silver. These are very popular and long standing precious metal… Read More
2019-12-28 07:58
Diamonds are a reliable way to store value, but it isn’t always easy to find a buyer who’s willing to give you what your jewel is worth. Some vendors count on people being uninfo… Read More
2019-12-25 14:31
Rising acceptance and up to 20 percent growth in 2019 of Lab Grown Diamonds sector clearly reflects a consumer mandate for an alternative product, better diamonds. Jewelry retailers worldwid… Read More
2019-12-20 07:03
Provenance of diamonds has been an issue, especially in light of failure to curb conflict diamonds percolating with legitimate mined diamonds. Laser inscription on diamonds solves this issue… Read More
2019-12-05 06:36
Since its worldwide launch just over a year ago, Lark & Berry has been dedicated to exclusive use of cultured diamonds (also known as Lab Grown) in its jewellery and spreading the news o… Read More
2019-11-28 13:10
When a diamond grader assess clarity, many variables are taken into consideration. Like the other 4 C’s, clarity grades depict a “range” of characteristics and nuances that… Read More
2019-11-26 07:52
Michael Hill now sells Lab Grown Diamonds across 23 outlets and online
Australian jeweler Michael Hill who introduced Lab-created diamonds 3 months back at a single store in Queensland… Read More
2019-11-24 07:41
Kimaï – a London-based Lab-grown diamond startup founded last year in Q4 2018 has recently raised $1.2 million equity funding. A direct-to-consumer high-end jewelry brand, Kima&iu&hell…Read More
2019-11-15 10:58
Ask almost anyone a couple of decades ago if they’d be interested in buying a diamond made in a lab—one that’s more environmentally friendly, without mining and pollution o… Read More
2019-11-14 08:30
As Lab-grown diamonds present a more attractive value proposition for not just consumers but even traders and merchants in the diamond industry alike, it is inevitable that stakeholders acro… Read More
2019-11-11 06:33
With the ongoing slump in the diamond market and the continued struggles of the mid-pipeline players aggravated by weak financing, it appears from some recent developments that diamond price… Read More
2019-11-07 11:53
Signet expands its Lab-grown Diamond collection
Through its online platform James Allen, Signet had entered the Lab-grown Diamond market earlier this year. Now they have expanded their… Read More
2019-10-26 05:42
It’s not uncommon for engagement ring shoppers and alike to inquire about the possibility of insuring their fine jewelry. It’s a valid question that doesn’t get discussed e… Read More
2019-10-22 10:45
At a time when bank financing is drying up for the diamond industry leading to difficult times, innovative technology-driven jewelry startups are raising equity capital to propel to next sta… Read More
2019-10-21 08:52
At the world’s largest diamond mining company ALROSA‘s Nyubra mining and processing division in Yakutia region, Russia, a truly rare and first in the world diamond inside a diamo… Read More
2019-10-20 07:07
Lab Grown Diamonds have come a long way. As they continue to garner more public and trade acceptance, both Lab-grown diamond and Mined diamond sectors are pushing each other thus disrupting… Read More
2019-10-01 07:37
Sometimes it can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack when it comes to shopping for diamonds. The diamond industry hasn’t made it easy for you to research, compare, and shop… Read More
2019-09-27 13:48
In a struggling Indian mid-stream diamond sector, Lab-grown diamonds offer hope
Hari Krishna exports – an Indian diamond manufacturer, have been in the news since past few years o… Read More
2019-09-23 02:00
43 new forms of diamond-like superhard carbon structures identified
Diamonds are known to be the hardest substance commercially available to humans, which can help in slicing, drilling and p… Read More
2019-09-19 06:48
World’s first solid diamond ring is finally here
Designed by former Apple executive – Sir Jony Ive, and Marc Newson from design firm – LoveFrom, the much-awaited world&rsqu&hell…Read More
2019-09-12 14:30
Traditional diamond and jewelry industry used to be controlled by family members of businesses and veterans in the industry, who used to treat it as their fiefdom, resistant to much change… Read More
2019-09-04 09:42
In a time where diamond industry is going through a glut, Lab Grown Diamonds have come to the rescue of the world’s largest diamond processing center – India’s diamond valu… Read More
2019-08-30 10:25
Where do diamonds come from?
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but ethical diamonds should be the first choice of any discerning lover of diamond jewellery. Sourcing diamonds from… Read More
2019-08-26 13:16
40-years old Australian jeweler Michael Hill recently announced its intention of entering into Lab-grown diamond sector, on the occasion of its milestone anniversary and financial results re… Read More
2019-08-21 06:29
With such a highly technical and specific purchase like a diamond, sometimes it’s hard to differentiate between which to choose. The international language of diamonds is called the 4… Read More
2019-08-20 12:29
While there is a slowdown being witnessed in the mined diamond sector, Lab-grown diamonds are taking the market by storm. With major unprecedented developments 2018 went down the history as… Read More
2019-08-19 02:00
Mined diamond market slowdown is affecting not just diamond miners but businesses across the value chain. Realizing this, De Beers is an unprecedented move is allowing its Sightholders to re… Read More
2019-08-13 11:02
Three years back, De Beers had officially rolled out its pre-owned diamond valuation and buyback business through International Institute of Diamond Valuation (IIDV). IIDV was launched… Read More
2019-08-10 11:56
De Beers’ Lab-grown diamond brand – Lightbox expands to Canada
Making a U-turn to decades of policy of never selling Lab-grown diamonds in the gems and jewelry segment, De Beers… Read More
2019-07-31 10:21
‘Crocodile Hunter’s daughter chooses Lab-grown diamond for her engagement ring
Late Steve Irwin’s, famous as ‘Crocodile Hunter’, daughter Bindi Irwin got engage… Read More
2019-07-30 10:11
Lab-grown diamonds zoom ahead amid slowdown in mined diamond market
While there is a clear slowdown of market for mined diamonds, a 2 – 4.2 million carats Lab-grown diamond sector, whi… Read More
2019-07-29 08:10
In 2019 till now more than 7,000 retail stores have closed and by the end of the year the final tally may extend beyond 12,000 stores – double the 2018’s number. A clear indicati… Read More
2019-07-27 05:17
Sometimes I just feel bad for diamonds. As if they haven’t been through enough already with the extremely high temperatures and pressures they’re subjected to. Then they are meti… Read More
2019-07-20 13:47
After recent funding of $ 14.5 million received by San Francisco-based startup Akash Systems who uses Lab-grown diamond nanometers for its proprietary GaN-on-diamond transistors, two more di… Read More
2019-07-15 06:21
Industrial and scientific applications of diamonds, apart from their usage as gem and jewelry, are abundant whether it is Semiconductors, Waste and Water Management, Medical, Quantum Computi… Read More
2019-07-08 11:20
AUrate, a New York-based Direct-to-Consumers (D2C) start-up that deals in selling fine gold jewelry has recently received a Series A funding of $13 million, the largest funding in the fine j… Read More
2019-07-04 08:20
One of the most exciting parts of shopping for fine jewelry is choosing the type of metal (Gold or Platinum), color (Yellow, Rose, or White), and if gold, then karatage (percentage of gold c… Read More
2019-06-20 14:02
Celebrities donning Lab-grown diamonds is not new. Many have done so in the past at public events including Lady Gaga, Riverdale actress Camila Mendes; Penelope Cruz not just wearing but des… Read More
2019-06-17 11:22
The diamond value chain, especially mid-stream, is currently under tremendous pressure due to unfavorable market conditions. Surat – India’s diamond hub that accounts for almost… Read More
2019-06-12 08:48
New Lab-grown Diamond brand launches in Caribbean
A luxury watch and jeweller – Little Switzerland has become the first company in Caribbean to launch an exclusive Lab-grown diamond br… Read More
2019-05-30 06:18
There may not be many situations in your life where you need to choose a diamond for yourself (or someone else). But, when this situation does occur, you are going to need to know how to mak… Read More
2019-05-29 07:26
Industrial Diamonds – Either Mined or Lab-grown that are non-gem quality, have had a wide range of industrial, commercial and scientific usage since decades. However, these industrial… Read More
2019-05-27 06:10
One of the largest misconceptions among shoppers today is a concern that people (family, friends, & colleagues) may be able to tell a difference between a lab-grown vs. a mined diamond… Read More
2019-05-22 08:40
‘Couple’ – A new online ring company debuts
Co-founded by Jeff Brenner and Alan Shuster, ‘Couple’ is a new engagement ring brand, which uses Lab-grown diamonds… Read More
2019-05-21 13:21
In addition to the existing The International Grown Diamond Association (IGDA), a new association for Lab-grown diamonds – Lab Grown Diamond Council (LGDC) has been formed in New York… Read More
2019-05-17 12:03
After India’s Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) is considering lifting the ban on Lab-grown Diamonds from its trading floors, China’s Guangzhou Diamond Exchange (GZDE) signing strategi… Read More
2019-05-08 15:25
After Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), according to a media report, contemplating to lift the ban on Lab-grown diamonds on its trading floor, within next six months, China’s Guangzhou Diam… Read More
2019-05-07 14:48
Nanodiamond research advances for applications in Medical and Electronics field
University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in international collaboration with Russian Academy of Science, Nanyang… Read More
2019-04-30 09:15
[Republished with permission from Instore Mag]
What’s the value of a good idea?
In the rapidly changing landscape of jewelry retail, your good idea could revitalize your business, if y… Read More
2019-04-24 09:44
In 2015, Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) became the second diamond exchange after Israel Diamond Exchange, to impose ban on Lab-grown Diamonds from its trading floors (Though it allowed trading… Read More
2019-04-19 15:04
Many people ask me why the diamond color scale starts with the letter D. It’s a great question, especially since the D to Z color scale created by GIA is the globally recognized benchm… Read More
2019-04-12 12:12
Recently, US FTC (Federal Trade Commission) issued warnings to eight Lab-grown diamond companies for violations of nomenclature code of Lab-grown diamond in various advertisements. Apparent… Read More
2019-04-03 11:11
Global warming is accelerating and severely impacting the environment. Diamond mining unfortunately contributes a lot to this adverse impact. To minimize this impact, Lab-grown diamond jewel… Read More
2019-03-30 14:16
While it is known that majority of diamond mines are depleting fast and nearing their end of life with a dwindling rough supply in past few years, recent news stories may give an impression… Read More
2019-03-27 05:17
Virtual Diamond Boutique (VDB), a Mobile App and platform for sourcing and trading in the gem and jewelry industry has added another category to its offerings – Lab-grown Diamonds. VDB… Read More
2019-03-22 06:43
Today we’re going to discuss brightness, fire, and scintillation. What’s the difference? Which one’s more important? They all sound so similar, don’t they?
Well, each… Read More
2019-03-14 07:21
Frederick Goldman acquires Love Earth
One of the biggest jewelry manufacturer and marketer in US – Frederick Goldman Inc. has announced acquisition of Lab-grown Diamond bridal and fas… Read More
2019-02-28 14:01
According to IGDA (International Grown Diamond Association) – MVI Marketing research, awareness of Lab-grown diamonds among US consumers increased from 9% in 2010 to 51% now, with 68%… Read More
2019-02-27 05:38
When people think of Diamonds, they refer to their weight in “Carats.” Why? Because carats are a very accurate metric measurement and have an interesting historical origination… Read More
2019-02-11 07:26
In a recent interview with ground-breaking Lab-grown diamond company, Clean Origin, we spoke with CEO, Alexander Weindling, about the impact of Lab-created diamonds and where he believes the… Read More
2019-02-05 11:41
Many online and local brick-and-mortar jewelry retailers have their perspective on the “most important” 4C. While doing your due diligence researching the world of cut grading (j… Read More
2019-01-28 12:50
2018 will go down the history as the year of Lab-grown diamonds with unprecedented developments shaping the industry – from FTC’s ruling, De Beers’ Lightbox entry, record-b… Read More
2019-01-12 05:50
Diamonds are the number one gemstone choice for engagement rings, wedding bands, and the centerpiece of many famous jewelry pieces.
Ever wonder why “diamonds are forever”? It&rs&hell…Read More
2019-01-09 06:21
In a previous article, we discussed the De Beer’s new blockchain programme aimed at providing clarity to a diamond’s journey, and ensuring its ethical provenance. It is undoubted… Read More
2019-01-08 13:33
Being Eco-friendly, cheaper and sustainable, Lab-grown diamonds are becoming more popular among younger buyers, especially the millennials. In 2019, it is forecasted that Lab-grown diamonds… Read More
2018-12-24 14:21
Recently published Bain–AWDC report – “The Global Diamond Industry 2018” lists three key trends that are shaping the future of global diamond industry – 1) Incr… Read More
2018-12-21 14:39
In the constantly burgeoning Lab Grown Diamond sector that has achieved 150,000 carats mark, new players are foraying with gusto and expanding the retail market. Here are some recent develop… Read More
2018-12-19 05:50
Conflict free diamonds have become a buzzword that’s so closely associated with jewelry stores that it almost feels unnatural to refer to mined diamonds as anything but, “conflic… Read More
2018-11-30 11:35
Young people of marrying age today may not all agree on their politics, but the majority of millennials do share a common view on the environment, according to a recent study by MIT. This is… Read More
2018-11-22 14:02
Infinite discussions have already happened regarding Lab Grown diamond – some constructive and some not so much. Lately, lot of developments have also taken place in the sector &n&hell…Read More
2018-11-19 13:21
If you’ve been around, near, or in a jewelry store, whether brick-and-mortar or online, it’s very likely you’ve heard of the term “conflict-free.” Perhaps you e… Read More
2018-10-29 08:00
You may have heard of terms Type Ia or Type IIa when referencing diamonds. What do they mean? Without getting overly technical, the nitrogen content found in mined and lab-grown diamonds all… Read More
2018-10-12 12:11
[Press Release]
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is the foremost authority on diamonds, colored gemstones, and pearls. The GIA is a world-class gemological institute with education… Read More
2018-10-05 11:08
Lab grown diamonds market is ragingly growing markets across the world. Laboratory grown diamonds are result of technological progress, wherein their manufacturing is associated with low cos… Read More
2018-09-26 07:44
[Press Release]
Hoover & Strong and Polygon announced today that the myAuctionTM service will be available to all Polygon retail jewelers as part of their membership, accessible directl… Read More
2018-09-24 11:53
A diamond’s appearance is unlike any other gemstone. Many simulants try to replicate the 4 C’s of diamonds, including brightness, fire, and scintillation. The overall balance of… Read More
2018-09-14 07:51
De Beers, world’s largest diamond miner will start selling Lab-grown diamond jewelry from September through their brand Lightbox. The miner who said it would ‘never sell anything… Read More
2018-09-13 07:37
Couple of months back, De Beers launched its first ever Lab-grown diamond jewelry line – Lightbox. It was both a surprise to some and a well-thought-out step to some. BDI had predicted… Read More
2018-09-12 06:40
Celebrities and diamonds always seem to go hand-in-hand, at least if you have a particular eye for the precious stones. Sometimes the connection exists on the design, business, or sustainabi… Read More
2018-09-11 05:18
[Press Release]
HONG KONG, Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — New Diamond Technology (NDT) will showcase its 10.06 carat, SI Clarity HPHT, octagonal step cut Fancy… Read More
2018-08-29 07:17
Thank you “mined diamonds.” Without you, I wouldn’t be writing this blog post today. Similar to how where you’re from influences who you are and where you’re go… Read More
2018-08-28 12:40
When it comes to diamonds, technology and Lab-grown diamonds have been synonymous. A Japanese Lab Grown Diamond company has taken it a notch higher, killing many birds with one stone. Pure D… Read More
2018-08-14 10:48
Old divides and New Unites. Notwithstanding the making process, FTC issues a new guideline that Lab Grown Diamonds are diamonds too and discerns no difference in ‘mined’ or &lsqu&hell…Read More
2018-08-02 08:16
You may be wondering if it’s possible to determine the geographic origin of a diamond.
Doing so would be a great way of shedding light on approximately when, where, who, and in what w… Read More
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