【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…
Lab-Grown Diamonds
【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…
【South Korea】A New Definition of Fine Jewelry: Swarovski Created Diamonds ‘Octagon’
Editor’s NoteSwarovski enters the Korean fine jewelry market with its first lab-grown diamond collection, featuring a proprietary octagonal cut. This…
【London, UK】Synthetic Diamond Brand ‘Lightbox’ Discontinued Due to Plummeting Value in Jewelry Market
Editor’s NoteDe Beers’ decision to discontinue its lab-grown diamond brand Lightbox marks a significant retreat from a market it once sought to…
【USA】GIA to Discontinue 4Cs Grading System for Lab-Grown Diamonds
Editor’s NoteThe GIA’s decision to stop grading lab-grown diamonds using the 4Cs system marks a pivotal step in distinguishing them from natural…
【USA】GIA Changes Its Lab-Grown Grading (Again)
Editor’s NoteThe Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced a significant change to its grading system for lab-grown diamonds. Starting…
【Bangkok, Tha】GSI Opens New Lab in Thailand
Editor’s NoteGSI expands its global footprint with a new laboratory in Bangkok, Thailand, positioning itself at the heart of a key hub for colored…
Diamond Industry in Deep Crisis: Is the Century-Old Marketing Myth Shattered?
Editor’s NoteThe latest data paints a stark picture of a global diamond industry in crisis, with plummeting revenues, mounting inventories, and…
【Antwerp, Bel】With Tariffs Looming, Are Diamonds Still Forever?
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the pressures on the U.S. diamond market, a key global hub, as it contends with a 10% import tariff amid broader…
【New York, US】Diamonds Are No Longer Forever? Prices Plummet 60% from Peak
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the mounting pressures on the global diamond industry, highlighting how geopolitical trade tensions and shifting…