A spokesperson for the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has said that the industry has largely supported a decision to ban lab-created gemstones and diamonds from its trade shows. …
Craig Miller, CEO of diamond supplier JC Jewels, has been walked from the company amid a major restructure. The LinkedIn profile describes JC Jewels as the first company to…
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled against a lab-created diamond company following a complaint about misleading advertising. The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) filed a complaint with the…
The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has announced that its trade shows will not feature lab-created or ‘synthetic’ diamonds and gemstones beginning next year. Founded in 1981, the AGTA…
Pandora’s CEO has made intriguing comments about the importance of sustainability to his business. Pandora is the world’s largest mass-market jewellery brand. In recent years, the company has repeatedly…
According to recent media reports, lab-created diamonds are increasingly popular with consumers in New Zealand; however, the future of the category remains uncertain. Based in Auckland, Four Words co-owner…
Gemological Science International (GSI) has issued a warning about an increase in lab-created fancy colour diamonds presented as natural diamonds. In a statement released on 6 February, GSI stated…
Authorities in Hong Kong have arrested four people concerning a large-scale money-laundering scheme that involved the misrepresentation of lab-created diamonds. Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department (CED) has seized…
Mejuri is the latest fine jewellery brand to embrace lab-created diamonds, releasing a new collection featuring 12 pieces. Mejuri was founded in 2015 by Noura Sakkijha and is based…
The long-awaited next round of sanctions against the Russian diamond industry may also target lab-created diamonds, according to recent media reports. According to reporting by Agence France-Presse, the latest…