More consumers are gravitating toward man-made diamonds for their striking similarity to natural rocks and their relative affordability. In 2015, sales of lab diamonds made up less than 1% of all ...

The debate between natural and lab-grown diamonds for engagement rings in India is explored. While natural diamonds symbolize tradition and rarity, lab-grown options offer identical brilliance at a ...

Previous installments in this series on the differences between natural and lab-grown diamonds (LGDs), surveyed new government regulations meant to protect consumers from misleading claims made by LGD ...

The sparkle of a diamond has long held a special place in Indian homes, where it is cherished as more than just a gemstone. It represents a story passed down through generations, a symbol of love, and ...

Buying a diamond is an emotional moment. Whether it’s for an engagement ring, a Diwali gift, or simply a treat-yourself purchase, that sparkling stone holds meaning far beyond its carats. But here’s ...

When Aret Oymakas started selling diamonds years ago, engagement ring shoppers came in looking for one thing for their brides-to-be: a real, mined diamond. "It was just a diamond," said Oymakas, owner ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pam Danziger reports on retail, focused on the luxury consumer market. In a global market transformed by COVID-19, the lab-grown ...

Fresh, authentic campaign connects the journeys of ‘Zillennial’ couples, who are leading the engagement recovery, with the incredible journey that natural diamonds take as the ultimate symbols of ...

One of the most striking distinctions is cost. Lab-grown diamonds typically retail for 30 to 50 percent less than natural diamonds of comparable size and quality. This makes it possible to opt for ...