【China】When the Lab and Natural Diamonds ‘Sit as Equals’: Has the Spring for China’s Gem-Grade Cultivated Diamonds Arrived?

Editor’s NoteThe Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will cease using the term “synthetic diamond” on its certificates starting in July, adopting…

【Global (feat】Top 10 Independent Ethical Jewellery Brands to Know Now

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a growing movement in the luxury sector, showcasing independent jewellers who prove that exquisite craftsmanship…

Synthetic Diamonds vs. Natural: Who Will Win?

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the growing market for synthetic diamonds and its potential impact on the value of natural stones. As lab-grown…

【Beijing, Chi】’Made in China’ Lab-Grown Diamonds Aim for the Global Market

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant shift in China’s diamond industry, from primarily supplying industrial abrasives to entering the…

【New York Cit】4 New Questions for the Lab-Grown Diamond Market

Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the prevalence of treatments in the lab-grown diamond industry and the ongoing debate about whether such…

【South Africa】How the Global Diamond Trade Works

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the dark legacy of conflict diamonds in West Africa and the international response, notably the Kimberley Process…

【Antwerp, Bel】Desirable but Dangerous: Diamonds as an Investment

Editor’s NoteThis article explores the high-stakes world of diamond investment, a path some take as an alternative to traditional assets. It offers a…

The Rebellion of Fake Artificial Diamonds: A Real Threat

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the disruptive rise of lab-grown diamonds, which are now virtually indistinguishable from natural stones and are…

【日本】Did Millennials Drive This? World’s Largest Diamond Company De Beers to Sell Lab-Grown Diamonds

Editor’s NoteDe Beers, long synonymous with natural diamonds, has made a historic pivot by launching a new company dedicated to lab-grown stones….

【Las Vegas, N】8 Things to Know About JCK Las Vegas 2018

Editor’s NoteGina Drosos, who became Signet Jewelers’ first female CEO in 2017, will be speaking at JCK Las Vegas this week. Her presentations will…