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     SMILING ROCKS Building A Chain of Smile Through Sustainable Luxury      7 irresistible reasons to visit Jewellery & Gem ASIA next month!      Lukson Launches 'Glitch Glam' - A Bold New Collection Inspired by the Electric Energy of EDM Nights      Pandora to launch platinum-plated jewellery as silver prices soar      VAIRAM 2026 Opens at IIT Madras with Focus on India’s LGD Growth      BIS Standards Align with Global Consumer Protection Guidelines for Diamonds      Titan Enters Lab-Grown Diamond Jewellery Segment with beYon Brand      IIG Unveils ‘Diamond Fundamentals’ Learning Resource      Russia’s Alrosa Plans Major India Entry With a Diamond Polishing Hub      T.GOLD: THE MOST INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR COMPETITIVE AND SUSTAINABLE JEWELLERY      Spain Invests $800m in Diamond Foundry Project      KIRA Announces Its First Polished LGD Tender at Mumbai BDB Office      GIT joins forces with Chanthaburi Province to organize the “International Chanthaburi Gems & Jewelry Festival 2025”      Lab-Grown Diamonds: From Luxury to High-Tech Frontiers      Smiling Rocks Joins Responsible Jewellery Council, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainability and Ethical Practices      Renaissance Global Expands Premium Lab-Grown Diamond Presence with Jean Dousset Boutique in New York      Tariffs Impact Purchases, Yet September Sales +10%      Emerald Identification Service offered by the IIGJ Lab (A Project by GJEPC) is modified to align with Global Standards      Amit Pratihari Named Managing Director, GIA India Laboratory Pvt. Ltd.      DMCC FORECASTS USD 100 BILLION LAB-GROWN DIAMOND MARKET GROWTH AT SECOND LGD SYMPOSIUM IN DUBAI      LMHC reports significant progress in harmonising report nomenclature  for gem colour stability, tanzanite, cobalt spinel and jade      The Next Chapter in India’s Timeless Diamond Story - GA Demands      KIRA Expands to 4,000 CVD Reactors to Strengthen Global Supply and Industry Partnerships      LGD Jewellery sales increase in Signet      GIA Examines the World’s Second Largest Diamond      “THE VICENZA SYMPOSIUM”: AT THE HEART OF ITS MISSION, A CONSCIOUS, HIGH-TECH AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR JEWELLERY AND FASHION      ISROUGH Technologies partner with GreenLab LLP to strengthen technology capabilities in LGD segment      Goldiam raises Rs 202 crore to accelerate ORIGEM lab-grown diamond retail expansion      GIA Launches Updated Laboratory-Grown Diamond Services October 1      Golden Carat Launches GOLDIS 'Jewel of Time Awards' at IIJS Premiere 2025      Lukson Debuts First Flagship Retail Store in Hyderabad: Redefining Sustainable Luxury in Lab-Grown Diamonds      The New Jeweller Group and TNJ Studio Host Forum on Advertising, Communication, and Brand Building for the Gem & Jewellery Industry      25% Tariff on Goods exported from India to US announces US Fed      All roads lead to Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong this September!      Lab-Grown Diamond Wholesale Prices Drop 7% in Q2      Aukera Raises $15M to Expand Premium Lab-Grown Diamond Footprint      Mother’s Day Jewelry Sales Soar 4.5%      IIT-Madras’ India Centre for Lab Grown Diamond is helping achieve Atmanirbhata in LGD production      Swarovski launches Octagon Collection featuring proprietary diamond cut      You’ve Never Seen Cartier Like This: 350 Rare Jewels Unveiled in London      DMCC's LGD Symposium, a 'not to be missed' event!      Gemological Science International expands global footprint with new lab in Bangkok, Thailand      IGI Appoints Industry Stalwart Anoop Mehta as Chairman and Independent Director      Diamond Mirror Partners with HubWis Jewellery Strategic Creations (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd to Offer LGD news in CHINESE Language      Sekou Andrews Brings Performance, Insight, and Inspiration to Converge Closing Keynote      De Beers Group announces intention to close Lightbox business      Armenian Jewellers Association and TUMO Studios Partner to Empower Armenia’s Next Generation of Jewelry Designers      Neil Ventura Appointed Special Advisor to DMCC’s Precious Stones Ecosystem      Limelight Diamonds unveils its first ad-campaign with the 'Navarambh' Bridal Gift Box      GCAL by Sarine, Stuller and AGA Introduce Certified Hybrid Diamond Color Master Sets      IEG: OROAREZZO EXTENDS THE OFFER AND LAYOUT FOR INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY PLAYERS      Augmont Expands into Lab-Grown Diamonds with the Launch of ‘Akoirah’ Retail Chain      Sustainability Awards 2025 by JWA: Discover the judging panel
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India's Lab grown diamond exports exceeding expectations is a welcome news for the LGD Industry. As consumer demand in the US and LATAM markets represents a major shift in buyer preference. A number of Natural diamond manufacturers venturing into LGD, bringing decades of experience from the natural diamond sector has ignited a transformation and strengthened the LGD supply chain. A notable example is Dholakia Lab grown Diamond Pvt Ltd, which raised over 800 crore Indian rupees to lead India's fastest growing LGD segment. Funders like Abakkus PE, ICICI Ventures IAFS, Amal Parikh and other marquee investors found the sector to be profitable, signalling encouragement to other companies and startups   more
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SMILING ROCKS Building A Chain of Smile Through Sustainable Luxury
In conversation with Mr. ZULU Ghevaria, Co-Founder of Smiling Rocks, the Diamond Mirror bureau gains insight on the prevailing market situation for Lab Grown Diamonds and Jewellery. In this exclusive he also emphasizes the key factors instrumental to Smiling Rocks' growth. Excerpts:
Reports indicate that lab-grown diamond (LGD) wholesale prices fell by approximately 14% during Q1 2026. How do you view the future of LGD demand?  more
Dholakia Lab Grown Diamond Raises ₹800+ Crore to Lead India’s Fast-Growing LGD Segment
DLGD_Diamond_FactoryDholakia Lab Grown Diamond Private Limited (DLGD) today announced it has raised over ₹800 crore led by Abakkus PE, alongside ICICI Ventures IAF5, Amal Parikh and other marquee investors. UBS acted as exclusive advisor in this fundraise. This marks as one of the largest growth-stage investments   more
Lukson Launches 'Glitch Glam' - A Bold New Collection Inspired by the Electric Energy of EDM Nights
Lukson, India's next-gen lab-grown diamond brand, announces the launch of the Glitch Glam collection, its most experimental and colour-forward collection to date. Inspired by the electric energy of EDM nights, the hypnotic flicker of retro screens, and the surreal beauty of digital distortion, Glitch Glam brings a bold new   more
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LUMEX Launches Lumex.online & NSphere.ai The New Layer Underneath the Diamond Industry
lumex_online_nsphere_ai_1Lumex is currently reshaping the diamond trading and jewelry design industries through its innovative platforms, Lumex.online and NSphere.ai. The diamond industry has always thrived on connections and human intelligence. A buyer evaluates a stone through instinct, while a supplier   more

GIA Examines the World’s Most Extraordinary Gemstones
In honor of World Diamond Day on April 8, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) reveals some of the world’s most famous and fascinating gems it has examined over the years, helping uncover the science, history and rarity behind stones that captivated collectors,   more

GIA Opens New Campus in Taiwan
The new GIA School of Gemology and Jewelry ArtsTM campus in Taiwan officially opened on March 29, 2026. The new centrally located school facility is the only GIA location offering a full program of Chinese language instruction. Just a short walk from Zhongxiao Xinsheng MRT station with quick access to Taipei Main Station,   more

Caratwise Introduces Intelligent Custom Solution for Independent Jewelers and Appoints David Berdugo as CEO
Caratwise today announced the official launch of its intelligent custom jewelry platform and the appointment of David Berdugo as Chief Executive Officer. David Berdugo joins Caratwise after a decade-long tenure at Signet, ultimately as Chief Operating Officer of Blue Nile and James Allen. During his time there, he helped lead the digital-first brands that reshaped online bridal and intensified competitive   more
GJEPC & SINE IIT Bombay Launch JewelStart Industry Innovation Challenge 2026
gjepc_jewelstart_2026GJEPC, in collaboration with SINE, IIT Bombay, has launched the first edition of the JewelStart Industry Innovation Challenge 2026, a national platform aimed at bringing startup-led innovation into India’s gems and jewellery sector.   more

7 irresistible reasons to visit Jewellery & Gem ASIA next month!
Some of the most anticipated jewellery and gemstone collections of the year are set to debut next month at Jewellery & Gem ASIA Hong Kong (JGA) − one of the world’s largest B2B jewellery buying destinations, Informa Markets Jewellery announced today. From 18 – 21 June, JGA will take over the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and serve as the launchpad for the latest and finest offerings of 1,100+ exhibitors representing 30+ countries and regions.   more

JCK Announces 2026 Keynote Speaker Along with JCK Talks & Signature Series Education Program Highlights
JCK has announced its 2026 Keynote speaker, Jesse Itzler, a renowned entrepreneur, globally recognized speaker, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Jesse’s session, “Spiritual Billionaire,” will explore how risk-taking, perspective, and hustle fueled his success as a rapper, runner,   more

Natural Diamond Council Launches Inaugural World Diamond Day
world_diamond_dayToday, the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) officially launches the World Diamond Day, a global, social-first movement unfolding across more than 50 countries in real time. Across continents and time zones, people are sharing what natural diamonds mean to them, from   more
LAB Grown Diamond Sees Unprecedented Growth Technology, Positive Environmental Impact & Gen Z Preference makes it Superior
The lab-grown diamond industry has rapidly transformed from a niche innovation into a global phenomenon marked by unprecedented growth, technological advancement, and growing consumer trust. What was once viewed with skepticism is now regarded as a cutting-edge, sustainable,   more

Dubai Diamond Exchange - At the Heart of the World’s Rough Diamond Trade
Strategically located in Almas Tower, the iconic Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) has grown into the world’s largest rough diamond trading centre. Spearheaded by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), DDE offers a neutral, efficient, and trusted platform   more

Lab Grown Diamond Jewellery DAVAL JEWELS LLC Guiding Customer to find the right Lab Grown Diamond Jewellery
Buying a lab grown diamond is one of the biggest decisions of your life. Daval Jewels LLC eliminates all the confusion from this experience and guides its customers through this process to ensure to find the right diamond.   more

LGD USA LLC ‘Trust’ & ‘Dedication’: The Pillars of Success
Our founders have been in the diamond industry for over 30 years and their understanding and expertise on the Diamond Industry is second to none and through hard work and dedication established themselves in the Natural diamond sector in the US markets. Lab Grown diamonds weren’t known back then, not until a few years ago when murmurs of this   more