Tag Archives: Lab-grown diamonds

Diamond fraud revealed at gem lab June 18, 2021 IGI has determined a 6.18-carat round brilliant-cut diamond, which had been submitted for grading as natural, was lab-created. + Read More

Attempted diamond fraud thwarted by GIA May 27, 2021 To ensure transparency and maintain trust with customers, jewellers should exercise caution when purchasing diamonds. + Read More

Diamond industry members fire back at Pandora May 12, 2021 Pandora’s ‘sustainability’ narrative as it relates to its exclusive adoption of lab-grown diamonds has been deemed misleading by several industry players. + Read More

Pandora ditches mined diamonds May 7, 2021 Pandora will no longer be using mined diamonds in its jewellery, citing its push for ‘sustainably created’ and affordable products. + Read More

Fraudulent diamond inscriptions spotted by GIA February 25, 2021 Several mined and lab-grown diamonds have been identified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) as having counterfeit inscriptions. + Read More

A new challenge for the industry: Natural diamond melee infiltrating the laboratory-grown supply chain February 22, 2021 GSI notes an emerging pattern of ‘undisclosed’ natural diamonds being mixed with laboratory-grown diamonds in jewellery. + Read More

Synthetics crafted in minutes at room temp lab November 19, 2020 Applying pressure equivalent to 640 African elephants balanced on the tip of a ballet shoe allowed an international team of researchers to create synthetic diamonds in a room-temperature lab within a matter of minutes. + Read More

De Beers increases synthetic diamond production by 200,000 carats annually October 29, 2020 The diamond market is about to see an influx in lab-grown stones, thanks to Lightbox, De Beers’ synthetic diamond brand. + Read More

Created options: Lab-grown diamonds offer glamorous choices October 5, 2020 The lab diamond is one of the more intriguing diamond products to enter the luxury goods sector. When conveyed properly, its story piques interest and creates loyal fans. + Read More

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. + Read More