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     Aukera Secures ₹90 Crore Debt Funding to Accelerate Lab-Grown Diamond Jewellery Expansion      T.GOLD DEBUTS IN SEPTEMBER: HALL 4, VICENZAORO’S NEW TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION HUB      Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds Raises INR 275 Crore to Strengthen Vertical Integration and Accelerate Retail Expansion Across India      Pandora Introduces LGD Jewellery in Spain and Italy      SMILING ROCKS LAUNCHES “WISH JAR” INITIATIVE AT JCK 2026 IN SUPPORT OF MAKE-A-WISH INDIA® THROUGH JEWELERS FOR CHILDREN      Game Theory Analysis of Lab-Grown Versus Natural Diamond Market Dynamics      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.
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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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After a 96% Decline, What’s Next for Lab-Grown Diamond Prices? The Q2 2026 LGD Wholesale Price List
lgd_wholesale_price_q2_2026 Lab-grown diamond prices declined by an average of 13% year over year, according to the Q2 2026 Lab-Grown Wholesale Price List. However, not all price changes were equal. While wholesale prices for larger lab-grown diamonds fell by double digits, wholesale prices   more
Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds Raises INR 275 Crore to Strengthen Vertical Integration and Accelerate Retail Expansion Across India
Limelight Diamonds, India’s leading lab grown diamond jewellery brand, has successfully completed an INR 275 crore strategic funding round led by the Company’s core promoters, the Bhathwari Group, along with participation from key strategic partners from the jewellery industry. The round also saw strong participation from   more
Pandora Introduces LGD Jewellery in Spain and Italy
pandora_lgd_spain_italy Danish jewellery brand Pandora has expanded its lab-grown diamond jewellery collections into Spain and Italy, marking another step in its strategy to make diamond jewellery more widely accessible across Europe. The collections are now available through new flagship stores in Barcelona   more
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GIA Commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the United States with Illustrious Red, White and Blue Gems
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is highlighting an exquisite selection of red, white and blue gemstones and pearls, some from the GIA Museum collection, that reveal the   more

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
Aukera Secures ₹90 Crore Debt Funding to Accelerate Lab-Grown Diamond Jewellery Expansion
aukera_lab_grown_diamond_fundingLab-grown diamond jewellery brand Aukera has raised ₹90 crore (approximately US$10 million) in a fresh debt funding round led by existing investor Alteria Capital, with participation from InnoVen Capital, Lighthouse Canton, and a leading bank.   more

Singapore launches Diamond & Jewellery Week as record-breaking SIJE ushers in a new era for the region's jewellery industry
singapore_diamond_jewellery_weekSingapore today reinforces its standing as the region's foremost jewellery and luxury trade destination with the opening of the Singapore International Jewellery Expo (SIJE) 2026, the largest edition in the exhibition's 21-year history, and the launch of the inaugural Singapore Diamond & Jewellery Week (SDJW).   more

AT VICENZAORO, HIGH JEWELLERY SHAPES ITS OWN GLOBAL POSITIONING
vicenzaoro_high_jewellery_1 From the return of Pasquale Bruni to the confirmed participation of companies such as Damiani, Roberto Coin, Crivelli, Schreiner Fine Jewellery and FOPE, Vicenzaoro September 2026 – scheduled to take place from 4th to 8th September at the Italian Exhibition Group’s refurbished Expo Centre in Vicenza – will be both a showcase for trends and a strategic   more

T.GOLD DEBUTS IN SEPTEMBER: HALL 4, VICENZAORO’S NEW TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION HUB
tgold_vicenzaoro_innovation_hubT.Gold is evolving and furthering its role as an international platform for technological innovation and machinery for the gold, jewellery and watchmaking sectors. From 4th to 8th September 2026, the trade show will be making its September edition debut   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