Tag Archives: Lab-grown diamonds

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

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. + Read More

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). + Read More

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. + Read More

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). + Read More