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Featured · NewsChatham's 70+ year synthetic gemstone legacy shows lab-diamond buyers that quality, transparency, and grower organisation are the true markers of a trustworthy created stone.
NewsThe US imposed a 50% tariff on Canadian-cut diamonds effective August 19, 2026, while Indian-cut diamonds face a 25% US reciprocal tariff that may fall to 18% once a US-India interim trade agreement is signed.
NewsCouples upgrade moissanite rings to lab-grown diamonds most often at the first anniversary, citing moissanite's rainbow flash, low resale value, and a desire for diamond's lasting symbolic weight.
NewsLab alexandrite's color-change drama and low price point are driving engagement ring buyers to pair it alongside lab diamonds, as seen in real 2026 Reddit posts from brands like Oore.
NewsIGI certificates are the de facto standard for lab-grown diamonds and are fully legitimate. Alibaba buyers should verify the certificate number on IGI's official site and understand IGI grades can be slightly more generous than GIA.
NewsBain-Altagamma's Spring 2026 report names jewelry luxury's top performer, with the personal luxury goods market forecast to grow 2–4% to €365–373 billion — a direct tailwind for lab-grown diamond positioning.
NewsNatural diamonds are winning on individuality and authenticity as lab-grown stones become commoditised — a shift brands must understand and communicate to stay relevant.
NewsOval, marquise, and old mine are the top engagement ring shapes on 47th Street in 2026, with lab-grown diamonds taking 60–70% of sales and buyers favoring larger, elongated stones.
NewsGen Z diamond buyers expect digital documentation, membership-style care plans, clear insurance guidance, self-serve ownership portals, and transparent upgrade or resale pathways — not just a receipt at checkout.
NewsLimelight Lab Grown Diamonds raised Rs 275 crore ($29M) in July 2026 to scale from 75+ stores to 200 by 2027, backed by its core promoters, the Bhathwari Group.
NewsPandora is expanding lab-grown diamonds into Spain and Italy via Barcelona and Milan flagships, entering a European market worth $8.93B in 2025 and growing at 12.55% CAGR through 2034.
NewsPandora opened flagship stores in Barcelona and Milan on June 26, 2026, bringing its lab-grown diamond collections to Spain and Italy and expanding its global lab-diamond footprint to nine markets.
NewsLab-grown diamonds resell for roughly 10 to 30 percent of purchase price, well below the 25 to 60 percent typical of natural diamonds, because falling production costs and ample supply keep retail prices moving down. For anyone buying to wear rather than to resell, this is a minor factor compared to budget, design, and how the stone looks on the hand.
NewsA 3.06ct D/VVS1 lab-grown diamond ring cost about $2,100 overseas in 2026, well below typical domestic prices for the same grade. With a quick post-purchase appraisal to confirm the grading, overseas buying can be a reliably good way to stretch a budget.