【India】A Diamond Worth 3 Lakh for 1 Lakh! Why Are Lab-Grown Diamonds So Cheap, and How Different Are They from Real Diamonds? Understand Here

Editor’s Note

This article explores the rapid ascent of lab-grown diamonds, tracing their journey from a negligible market presence to a significant and growing challenger to natural stones. We examine the factors driving this shift and its implications for the future of the industry.

The Rise of Lab-Grown Diamonds

In 2010, the market for lab-grown diamonds was almost non-existent. By the end of 2019, natural diamonds held a 93% market share, but gradually, the demand for lab-grown diamonds has increased rapidly.

The Core Question for Buyers

A diamond is forever, whether it comes from deep within the earth, buried for billions of years, or from a scientific lab. But, is a lab-made diamond fake? If not, why is a lab-grown diamond cheaper and a mined diamond more expensive? These are the questions that always linger in the mind of an average buyer. The market for Lab Grown Diamonds has grown rapidly in the past few years.

“A report by Prabhudas Lilladher states that India has the world’s largest population of millennials, and India could become the largest market for lab-grown diamonds in the future.”

However, even today, people do not have much information about lab-grown diamonds.

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⏰ Published on: January 10, 2026