De Beers Ends Lab-Grown Engagement-Ring Test
Lightbox, De Beers’ lab-grown diamond brand, has called off its trial of engagement rings, citing a lack of business prospects.
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Paris-Based Jeweler Fred Launches Blue Lab-Grown Diamonds
French brand Fred, a unit of luxury group LVMH, has introduced a limited-edition collection featuring a mixture of natural and synthetic diamonds.
Interview With Ronald Winston, on His Father Harry
Ronald Winston admits he sometimes got emotional as he researched the life of his famed father for his new book, King of Diamonds: Harry Winston, the Definitive Biography of an American Icon.
A Coin Drenched in Over 6,000 Diamonds Pays Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
On the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s death, a large gold and diamond coin has been made in her honor.
Natural Diamond Council Busts Industry Myths with Facts
Recent years have seen the advent of lab-grown diamonds, previously confined to industrial use, on the jewelry market. The arrival of this new product category, wrongly equated with natural diamonds, has brought with it its share of preconceived ideas, myths and unfounded claims. The NDC (Natural Diamond Council) has decided to shed light on these […]
Is De Beers’ Lab-Grown Bridal Launch Such a Shock ?
The moderately discreet launch of engagement rings on Lightbox’s website surprised many in the industry. De Beers’ lab-grown brand had focused on fashion jewelry since its 2018 inception. The miner’s line had always been that synthetics were for fun, affordable pieces and not for milestone events.
De Beers on pace to deliver on ambitious 2030 sustainability goals
2022 sustainability report highlights milestones in climate ambition and ethical leadership of the diamond industry
Gem Z: Rebranding Natural Diamonds for a New Generation
Rapaport looks at how retailers can sway young consumers toward natural stones as lab-grown gains traction.
State of the Diamond Industry: AI and the Future of Diamond Grading
Gemologists have long used machines in diamond grading but technology has made it possible for them to “learn” how to do it on their own.
India’s Lab-Grown Diamond Industry Is Growing Up
The mood is bullish as more companies get into the business despite the dramatic drop in lab-grown diamond prices.
De Beers Lowers Prices as Weak Demand Continues
De Beers has reduced prices of larger rough diamonds at this week’s sight and has offered increased flexibility as the slow market continues to affect manufacturers.
Educating consumers key to natural diamond sales: NDC
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) will introduce an educational program for retailers after finding that imparting knowledge to consumers is key to increasing sales of mined stones.
