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Lab-GrownApr 18, 2023
Tom Chatham Has Written a Book About His Family

It details the family’s history and legacy in the world of lab-grown gems and is set for release at the JCK show in Las Vegas.

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Lab-GrownMar 24, 2023
Lightbox Promotes General Manager to COO

Adam O’Grady, general manager of the Lightbox Lab, has taken on the new role and will report directly to Lightbox CEO Antoine Borde.

Lab-GrownMay 08, 2023

India’s Ethereal Green Diamond grew the 34.59-carat stone, which GIA said represents a milestone in CVD growth.

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Lab-GrownJun 01, 2023
35-Carat Lab-Grown Diamond Going on Display in Vegas

Created by Maitri Lab-Grown Diamonds and graded by IGI, it’s slightly bigger than the record-setting lab-grown diamond GIA just examined.

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Lab-GrownMay 30, 2023
Lightbox Is Testing Out a Trendy Concept Shop in Brooklyn

It is in House of Showfields, a bazaar-style retail space in the borough’s Williamsburg neighborhood.

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Lab-GrownMar 15, 2023
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.

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More than 130 Made in Italy Manufacturers will be exhibiting at JCK Las Vegas and Couture under the Extraordinary Italian Jewelry banner.

Lab-GrownMar 13, 2023
DMCC Sends Out Save-the-Date for Lab-Grown Diamond Symposium

The Dubai Multi-Commodities Centre said the conference will take place July 10.

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Lab-GrownMar 08, 2023
IDD Names New President of Luxe Division

Jewelry industry veteran Kendra Bridelle has taken on the role, overseeing two new luxury brands.

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Lab-GrownJan 20, 2023
Siobhán Duffy Promoted to Chief Executive of Element Six

She was previously the executive director of sales and marketing for the De Beers Group-owned company.

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Lab-GrownJan 19, 2023
GIA Rolls Out Less Expensive Report for Lab-Grown Diamonds

The revised Laboratory-Grown Diamond Report-Dossier still includes the four Cs but doesn’t list growth method or post-growth treatments.

Lab-GrownDec 19, 2022
WD Lab Grown Diamonds Names New CEO

The Maryland-based company promoted interim President Mike Grunza to the role, succeeding Sue Rechner.

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Lab-GrownDec 12, 2022
De Beers Group’s Element Six CEO Walter Huehn Departs

Element Six develops and produces synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide supermaterials.

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Lab-GrownNov 08, 2022
Blue Nile Moves into Lab-Grown Diamonds

The jewelry company is now selling lab-grown diamonds loose and set in engagement rings.

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Lab-GrownNov 04, 2022
Lab-Grown Diamond Brand Lightbox Names New CEO

Antoine Borde joins Lightbox from French food company Danone Group, succeeding Steve Coe.

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Lab-GrownOct 19, 2022
In India’s Lab-Grown Diamond Industry, Change Is the Only Constant

Consumer acceptance in major global markets, changing mindsets and a supportive government have sent Indian exports in the sector soaring.

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Lab-GrownOct 19, 2022
Q&A: Jayen Shah, Founder of Mavuca Capital Advisors

National Jeweler chats with the career banker about the prospects for the lab-grown diamond industry and financing options.

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Lab-GrownOct 07, 2022
Charles & Colvard Gets into Lab-Grown Colored Gemstones

Its new “Made in Color” collection features lab-grown emeralds, sapphires, and rubies in 14-karat gold.

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Lab-GrownSep 21, 2022
An Updated Look at the Lab-Grown Diamond Market: Size, Pricing, and More

As the end of 2022 draws near, National Jeweler offers another deep dive into lab-grown diamond market data.

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Lab-GrownSep 21, 2022
Looking Ahead: 4 Factors That Could Shape Lab-Grown Diamonds’ Future

Growing supply and falling prices likely will make differentiation a necessity and a reality, according to analyst Paul Zimnisky.

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Lab-GrownSep 12, 2022
Lightbox Expands Loose Selection to Include More Fancy Shapes

It’s added baguettes and cushion-cut diamonds to its loose diamond collection, which launched last fall.

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Lab-GrownAug 22, 2022
These Are the Core Consumer Groups Buying Lab-Grown Diamonds

They include millennials of a certain age, women who buy jewelry for themselves, and “upgraders,” according to The MVEye.

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Lab-GrownAug 16, 2022
Pandora’s Lab-Grown Diamond Line Heads to the U.S.

The announcement preceded the Danish company’s release of its second-quarter results.

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Lab-GrownAug 12, 2022
Report: State Bank of India to Begin Lending to Lab-Grown Producers

The loans will go mostly to the import of machinery rather than working capital, according to a recent article from The Economic Times.

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Lab-GrownAug 04, 2022
Lab-Grown Diamond Co. Plasmability Partners with HRA Group

Through the collaboration, HRA will exclusively cut, polish, and distribute Plasmability’s lab-grown diamonds in the market.

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Lab-GrownJun 22, 2022
LVMH Luxury Ventures Sinks Money Into Lab-Grown Diamond Start-Up

LVMH’s investment arm has taken a stake in Lusix, a lab-grown diamond company based in Israel.

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Lab-GrownJun 02, 2022
Pnina Tornai’s New Bridal Collection Features Lab-Grown Diamonds

It is the famed wedding dress designer’s fourth collection for Jared.

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Lab-GrownMay 24, 2022
Kendra Scott Unveils Lab-Grown Engagement Ring Collection

The jewelry company is moving into bridal just a month after branching out into the watch world.

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Lab-GrownMay 11, 2022
WD Lab Grown Diamonds Names First Authorized Distributor

That distributor is Chicago-based M. Geller, which will supply loose WD-grown diamonds to its retail customers.

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