【India】BIS Notifies New Diamond Terminology Standard
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses India’s new national standard for diamond terminology, which aims to enhance consumer protection and transparency…
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CIBJO U-Turn: Don’t Say Lab Grown, Say Synthetic
Editor’s NoteCIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, is moving to enforce stricter labeling for non-natural diamonds, proposing the exclusive use…
【Mumbai, Indi】Natural Diamond Council Delivers Facts on the Diamond Market’s Trending Topic
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the Natural Diamond Council’s new report aimed at providing clarity on laboratory-grown diamonds, countering…
【Carlsbad, Ca】GIA Reverting to More General Terminology for Lab-Grown Diamonds
Editor’s NoteThe Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is simplifying its grading approach for lab-grown diamonds, moving away from specific color…
【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…
CIBJO, ISO Agree: ‘Diamond’ Means Natural
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant agreement between CIBJO and ISO to standardize the term “diamond” as referring solely to natural…