Tag Archives: Lab-grown diamonds

Lab-grown diamond grading gets specific

August 14, 2020

Ensuring public trust in gems and jewellery is the goal of Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA’s) recent change to its lab-grown diamond reporting.

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Under the microscope: Colour instability in CVD diamonds

March 25, 2020

Laboratory-grown diamonds created through chemical vapour deposition (CVD) and high pressure, high temperature (HPHT) processes are grown by a number of manufacturers who specialize in this field.

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CJA guide outlines laws for advertising lab-grown diamonds

February 28, 2020

In response to the increase of lab-grown diamonds being marketed to Canadian consumers, the Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) has released the CJA Guidelines to Advertising Lab Grown Diamonds (LGD).

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Crystal Pepsi synthetic diamond ring revealed

February 14, 2020

Pepsi has introduced an engagement ring featuring a 1.53-carat synthetic diamond centre stone, created using Crystal Pepsi.

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De Beers vet joins synthetic diamond company

September 23, 2019

Lab-grown diamond company ALTR Created Diamonds has appointed former De Beers exec Richard J. Whitby its new chief financial officer (CFO).

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RapNet members reject synthetics

June 11, 2019

RapNet has released the results of an online survey that polled its members on whether or not the group should provide services for synthetic diamonds.

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RapNet voting on synthetics

May 28, 2019

Electronic diamond-trading group RapNet is asking its members whether or not it should provide listing and pricing services for lab-grown diamonds.

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Synthetic diamond production more carbon-intensive than mined, says report

May 6, 2019

The environmental impact of the synthetic diamond sector is being challenged following the release of a comprehensive report from the Diamond Producers Association (DPA).

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DPA and Signet test lab-grown diamond detectors

March 11, 2019

The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) and Signet Jewelers have jointly launched Assure, an independent program to measure the performance of lab-grown diamond detectors.

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Sustainable sparkle: The environmental impacts of mined versus lab-grown diamonds

March 7, 2019

The growing popularity of gem-quality lab-grown (also known as ‘synthetic’ or ‘cultured’) diamonds has caused a relentless marketing battle between diamond mining companies and gem-quality lab-grown diamond producers. Both contenders know corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives are key in appealing to the values of consumers.

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