Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamond Resale Value: An Honest Look
Do lab-grown diamonds hold their value? No, and here’s why that’s fine for most buyers. An honest guide to resale and value.
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The Diamond Journal
Guides, ideas and insights on lab-grown diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewellery.
The Knot 2026: Lab-Grown Share of Engagement Rings Rises to 61%
According to The Knot’s 2026 Real Weddings Study, 61% of engagement rings now feature a lab-grown centre stone, up from 52% the year before.
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Where to Buy Lab-Grown Diamonds in the USA: Online, In-Store or Direct
Chains, independents, online stores or direct from the maker? How to choose where to buy a lab-grown diamond in the USA, and what to check.
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Mothering Sunday 2026: Diamond Gifts to Say Thank You
Mothering Sunday falls on 15 March 2026. Diamond gifts for mum, and how to buy with confidence in the UK.
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Engagement Rings in Australia: Trilogy, Oval and Hidden Halo Trends
Trilogy rings, oval solitaires and hidden halos: the engagement ring styles Australian couples are choosing with lab-grown diamonds.
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Lunar New Year 2026: Gift Ideas for the Year of the Horse
Lunar New Year falls on 17 February 2026, the Year of the Horse. Gold and diamond gifts full of energy and good fortune.
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Valentine’s Day 2026: Lab-Grown Diamond Gifts and Proposal Ideas
Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday in 2026, perfect for a proposal. Lab-grown diamond gift and ring ideas, and how to get them in time.
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BIS Adopts IS 19469:2025: Clearer Names for Laboratory-Grown Diamonds in India
India’s Bureau of Indian Standards has adopted IS 19469:2025, standardising how natural and laboratory-grown diamonds are described. Why it’s good news for buyers.
Read articleLab-Grown Melee Guide 2026: Sieve Sizes, Millimetres and Quality Grades
Sieve +2 or 1.3 mm? DEF or EFG? A clear guide to ordering laboratory-grown melee: sizes, grades, matching and pricing.
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