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There is a lot to talk about in the gems and jewelry world of gems and jewelry. Industry news sources discuss issues ranging from human rights, the global economy, buying trends, and the state of gemstone and metal supply lines. But there is one issue that has dominated headlines for the past several years – man-made diamonds and their place in the trade.
Man-made (sometimes called “created”) diamonds have actually been around quite a while, but it is only within the last decade that affordable, gem-quality stones have been injected into the marketplace in significant enough numbers to draw attention. And they have made quite an impact.
Using the bridal category as an example, the majority of engagement rings purchased in the US now feature a primary diamond that is lab-grown. Changing buying habits like this have sent the industry into what can only be described as a crisis.
At one end of the spectrum, the most traditional of natural diamond sellers argue that mined diamonds are ancient treasures while the created gems are cheap imitations. At the
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There is a lot to talk about in the gems and jewelry world of gems and jewelry. Industry news sources discuss issues ranging from human rights, the global economy, buying trends, and the state of gemstone and metal supply lines. But there is one issue that has dominated headlines for the past several years – man-made diamonds and their place in the trade.
Man-made (sometimes called “created”) diamonds have actually been around quite a while, but it is only within the last decade that affordable, gem-quality stones have been injected into the marketplace in significant enough numbers to draw attention. And they have made quite an impact.
Using the bridal category as an example, the majority of engagement rings purchased in the US now feature a primary diamond that is lab-grown. Changing buying habits like this have sent the industry into what can only be described as a crisis.
At one end of the spectrum, the most traditional of natural diamond sellers argue that mined diamonds are ancient treasures while the created gems are cheap imitations. At the
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