As lab-grown diamond brands pop up across India, academics are researching how to grow demand outside of the jewelry industry.
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The industry is changing as it grapples with new realities around distribution, supply, and the need for consistent, effective marketing.

Bhansali discusses the potential impact of U.S. tariffs, demand for diamonds by market, and the “cautious confidence” in India right now.

Govind Dholakia and Tanishq will be recognized for their contributions to the industry at the Diamonds Do Good Awards in Las Vegas.

For 25 years, India’s Gem & Jewellery National Relief Foundation has provided aid in the wake of war, natural disasters, and global crises.

Industry players have found ways to cope with market conditions while working to reshape themselves in the face of emerging realities.

A strong economy, a growing middle class with an affinity for brands, and rapid expansion of organized retail have fueled the market’s rise.
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Many lab-grown manufacturers in India are rethinking the earlier antagonism between lab-grown and natural diamonds.

By the end of this year, SRK’s diamond manufacturing complexes will achieve net zero emissions, one of an impressive array of achievements.

There is a willingness to comply with new government-mandated regulations, with an insistence that they should be practical and realistic.

The zone’s modernization will enhance and increase India’s jewelry manufacturing capabilities while aiding small and mid-sized businesses.

A combination of factors is driving growth in the industry despite the precipitous drop in prices across the board.

Economic slowdowns, geopolitical tensions, and the rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds are clouding the outlook for mined diamonds.

Some Indian manufacturers think the potential in this young, evolving market outweighs current price concerns.

The massive space spans 7.1 million square feet with more than 4,000 offices and 131 elevators.

GIA is among the supporters of a new school building for children with special needs.

The mood among diamantaires is fairly optimistic despite the challenges brought about by sanctions and a cloudy economic outlook.

The mood is bullish as more companies get into the business despite the dramatic drop in lab-grown diamond prices.

Shah talks with National Jeweler about diamond demand, lab-grown, and why it’s difficult to make predictions about the U.S. market.

Hari Krishna Exports and the Dholakia Foundation’s “Mission 100 Sarovar” aims to create 100 lakes to help revive an area of Gujarat.