Browsing: Lab-grown diamonds

Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the world’s largest gemological organizations, has identified undisclosed lab-grown diamonds in jewelry set with natural brown diamonds. The discovery comes at a critical time, as the global jewelry trade increasingly promotes off-color natural diamonds, such as brown and champagne hues, as unique, fashionable, and affordable alternatives to traditional colorless stones.

HRD Antwerp, Europe’s leading authority in Diamond and Jewellery Grading, Education and Equipment, has officially launched its operations within the Bharat Ratnam Mega Common Facility Centre (CFC) in Mumbai. This collaboration was unveiled during the prestigious IIJS Premiere 2025 and marks a significant leap in advancing India’s jewellery ecosystem with world-class diamond certification services.

India’s gem and jewellery exports for May 2025 witnessed a noticeable dip, with gross exports falling 15.81% to US$ 2,263.42 million (₹19,260.81 crore), compared to US$ 2,688.38 million (₹22,414.02 crore) in May 2024. Imports also dropped 12.96% to US$ 1,689.61 million (₹14,393.12 crore). However, in a positive turn, the cumulative export value for April-May 2025 increased by 4.96% year-on-year to US$ 5,202.01 million (₹44,407.30 crore). Imports during the same period declined slightly by 2.52% to US$ 3,748.62 million (₹32,006.09 crore).