Mass Produced Laboratory Diamonds : The Choice Illusion

The Illusion of Infinite Choice: How Mass Produced Laboratory Diamonds Can Lead to Less. Is the promise of abundant, affordable diamonds leading your clients, and your inventory, down a path of increasing homogeneity and diminishing returns? Navigating the Diamond Divide: Why “More Choice” in Lab-Grown Diamonds is Reshaping True Value The diamond market is undergoing […]

GIA Announces – No More 4C’s for Lab Diamonds

No More 4C’s for Lab-Diamonds Your synthetic diamond grading report from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is gearing up for big changes in 2025. This press release from GIA (dated June 2, 2025) marks a significant shift in how laboratory-grown diamonds will be evaluated and reported by the Institute. There will be no more […]

Natural vs Lab-Grown Diamonds: A Tale of Two Origins

Natural vs Lab-Grown Diamonds: Understanding the True Difference in Origin and Value We are excited to dive into a topic that’s been sparking a lot of conversation in our industry: the fundamental differences between natural and laboratory-grown diamonds. Following the GIA’s recent announcement about their revised descriptive terms for lab-grown diamonds, it’s more important than […]

2025 Jewelry Market Trends: Why Pre-Owned Is Gaining Ground

Why 2025 Is a Breakout Year for Players in the Pre-owned Fine Jewelry Market The fine jewelry market is experiencing a period of dynamic change, and for those specializing in pre-owned, estate, and secondhand pieces, 2025 offers a rare window of opportunity. From sweeping policy changes to shifting consumer values and the largest inter-generational wealth […]