【South Korea】A New Definition of Fine Jewelry: Swarovski Created Diamonds ‘Octagon’

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Editor’s Note

Swarovski enters the Korean fine jewelry market with its first lab-grown diamond collection, featuring a proprietary octagonal cut. This move signals a significant expansion for the brand into sustainable luxury.

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Swarovski Created Diamonds (SCD) ‘Octagon’ Collection

Swarovski, a global luxury brand, has entered the fine jewelry market by introducing lab-grown diamonds for the first time in Korea. The moment the octagonal sculptural beauty meets Swarovski’s proprietary cutting technology, a new era of jewelry has begun.

The Vision Realized

Swarovski’s founding vision in 1895 was to create ‘diamonds for everyone’ through crystal. Today, this vision continues with Swarovski’s lab-grown diamonds, surprising everyone once again. The newly launched ‘Octagon’ collection within the Swarovski Created Diamonds line feels more like a declaration than mere luxury.

Design and Craftsmanship
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The design, inspired by the brand’s iconic octagonal logo, is structural yet fluid, strong yet restrained—like a work of art transcending time and space. The Octagon diamond, cut with a total of 57 facets, perfectly harmonizes step-cut and princess-cut techniques, reflecting an astonishingly deep and brilliant light. Its unique sparkle, rarely seen in any other cut, cannot be described by the word ‘beautiful’ alone.

The Collection and Its Innovations

The Octagon collection includes necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings crafted in 18K white gold and yellow gold. Notably, for the first time since launching its lab-grown diamond collection, Swarovski is introducing a men’s band ring, proposing a new approach to wedding jewelry. A key highlight is that Swarovski has developed its own proprietary diamond cutting technology for this collection. Furthermore, like all Swarovski lab-grown diamonds, the Octagon collection is certified by the International Gemological Institute (IGI) and is crafted using 100% renewable energy and recycled gold, embedding sustainable value.

Expert Insight: Interview with IGI

We spoke with an expert from the International Gemological Institute (IGI) for more details on Swarovski Created Diamonds (SCD).

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“Swarovski is a pioneer among global luxury brands in adopting lab-grown diamonds. Thanks to the brand’s deep heritage and sophisticated technology, the design perfection is outstanding. Swarovski’s lab-grown diamond collection is expected to create positive ripples for both the brand and consumers, further enhancing its market recognition.”
“Lab-grown diamonds are crystals created in a laboratory using specific technology, and they are 100% identical to mined diamonds in appearance, chemical composition, and structure. The only difference is the production method. All other physical and optical properties are identical to those of a diamond.”
“For IGI-certified Swarovski Created Diamonds, you can verify the laser inscription on all diamond products over 0.25 carats. This proves it is an authentic Swarovski lab-grown diamond and a diamond of the highest quality, evaluated by the same standards as mined diamonds.”
“Swarovski has upheld sustainability as a core brand value for over 130 years. The SCD collection is the first line produced using 100% renewable energy and uses 100% recycled gold to reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to resource circulation. Swarovski elegantly demonstrates that sustainability and beauty can coexist.”
“Lab-grown diamonds are rapidly gaining global attention as a sustainable and ethical alternative. Beyond environmental value, they offer consumers a wider range of choices, with demand surging, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. Across the jewelry industry, lab-grown diamonds are now establishing themselves as a new standard, beyond just a trend.”
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If you seek the most radiant moment now, encounter ‘Octagon’ firsthand at Swarovski stores and the official website. It will be an experience, not just jewelry.

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⏰ Published on: June 04, 2025