CIBJO Seeks to Remove Term ‘Laboratory-Grown’ from Its Blue Book
Editor’s NoteThe World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) is proposing a significant terminology update, seeking to remove “laboratory-grown” from its…
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【USA】GIA to Discontinue 4C Grading for Lab-Grown Diamonds…Reaffirming the Unique Value of Natural Diamonds
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses a significant policy shift by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) regarding the grading of lab-grown…
【USA】GIA Redefines Lab-grown Diamond Grading Standards: Discontinuation of 4Cs System Enhances Differentiation Between Natural and Lab-Grown Diamonds
Editor’s NoteThe Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced a historic change to its grading system for lab-grown diamonds, moving away…
【Hong Kong SA】GIA Redefines Lab-grown Diamond Grading Standards: Discontinuation of 4Cs System Enhances Differentiation
Editor’s NoteThe Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced a historic change, stating it will cease using the traditional 4Cs system to…
【Mumbai, Indi】No more 4C grading, now lab-grown diamonds are ‘premium’ or ‘standard’
Editor’s NoteThe GIA’s decision to cease applying its traditional 4Cs grading scale to lab-grown diamonds marks a significant policy shift, aiming to…
【USA】GIA to Adopt New Terminology for Lab-Created Diamonds
Editor’s NoteThe GIA’s decision to adopt new terminology for lab-created diamonds marks a significant shift in the industry, further distinguishing…
【France】Synthetic Versus Lab-Grown: France Plays the Name Game
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the ongoing terminology debate within the diamond industry, highlighting a recent regulatory move in France and…
【Rennes, Fran】At Rennes’ Lices Market, What Are These New Multi-Colored Labels?
Editor’s NoteThis article explores a new initiative at the Lices market in Rennes, where a color-coded labeling system is being introduced to help…
【Spain】TOUS Enables Customers to Trace the Origin of Their Jewelry
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a new partnership between TOUS and Tracemark to provide full traceability for jewelry certified by the…
【USA】Some Created Diamond Sellers Want to Make “As-Grown” a Thing
Editor’s NoteThis article examines a pivotal shift in the lab-grown diamond industry, driven by new grading standards from major gemological…