From Rough to Polished: How a Laboratory-Grown Diamond Is Cut in Surat
A laboratory-grown diamond comes out of the reactor as a rough block. Here is how Surat’s craftsmen turn it into a sparkling gem, step by step.
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The Diamond Journal
Guides, ideas and insights on lab-grown diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewellery.
Oval, Round or Emerald? The Most Popular Engagement Ring Shapes and Why
Round is timeless, oval is everywhere, emerald is elegant. The most popular engagement ring shapes, what each says about your style, and which look largest.
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India’s Lab-Grown Diamond Exports in FY2023-24: What the Numbers Mean for Buyers
India exported US$1.40 billion of polished laboratory-grown diamonds in FY2023-24, according to GJEPC. What the numbers say, and why falling prices are good news for buyers.
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Mother’s Day 2024 Gift Guide: Lab-Grown Diamonds for the USA, Canada, Australia and NZ
Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, 12 May 2024 in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Diamond gifts she will treasure, and how to get them in time.
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Akshaya Tritiya 2024: Is Buying Diamonds Auspicious? A Modern Guide
Akshaya Tritiya falls on Friday, 10 May 2024. A modern guide to buying diamond jewellery on one of India’s most auspicious days.
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Where to Buy Lab-Grown Diamonds in Australia: A Buyer’s Guide
Chains, independents, online or straight from the maker? How to choose where to buy a lab-grown diamond in Australia, and what to check first.
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How to Clean Lab-Grown Diamond Jewellery at Home (and What to Avoid)
Lab-grown diamonds sparkle like any diamond, until lotion and soap dull them. A safe five-minute cleaning routine and the mistakes to avoid.
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Importing Loose Lab-Grown Diamonds from India: A Step-by-Step Guide for Jewellers
India cuts most of the world’s laboratory-grown diamonds. A practical guide for jewellers importing loose stones: specifications, paperwork, shipping and customs.
Read articleAre Lab-Grown Diamonds Real? 7 Common Myths, Busted
“Fake”, “just CZ”, “they turn cloudy”? We bust seven of the most common myths about laboratory-grown diamonds.
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