De Beers Introduces Lab Grown Diamonds
De Beers Introduces Lab Grown Diamonds
Lab grown diamonds are a new generation of diamonds that have been cultivated in laboratories. These diamonds are essentially chemically and aesthetically identical to diamonds found deep in the Earth. Moreover, they can be found in sizes of up to two carats. Lab grown diamonds are gaining popularity, despite the fact that De Beers was a leading diamond producer in the past. There are many brands that offer lab grown diamonds, including Ada Diamonds, ALTR Created Diamonds, Diamond Nexus, and Diamond Foundry. Other brands include Pure Grown and New Dawn Diamonds.
Sizes up to two carats
De Beers has made a big push into the lab grown diamond market with its Lightbox Jewelry line. A Bain report praised the group for trying to position the line as fashion-forward jewelry. However, the Lightbox stones do not have grading reports. The grading reports record elements that distinguish a diamond from other stones, including its individuality and rarity. The grading reports are not appropriate for mass-produced jewelry.
Lightbox, a De Beers-owned company, is now expanding its product range to include a range of two-carat lab grown diamonds. The company will maintain its low pricing model at $US800 per carat, but will now sell larger stones. It will also offer pink, white and blue lab grown diamonds. A two-carat round brilliant diamond pendant is priced at $US1,600, which includes the cost of the setting. The company has also introduced its Finest diamond engineering process, which combines existing CVD synthesis technology with further leading refinement.
Lightbox also offers a quality guarantee. The company promises the clarity and colour grade of its lab grown diamonds, and offers a lifetime warranty. Lightbox lab-grown diamonds cost around $1,500 per carat, plus the cost of setting. The company is launching a new line of products in response to consumer demand.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding resale value, many consumers are undeterred. The company, which aims to create sustainable, ethical, and transparent jewelry, is already a leading supplier of lab-grown diamonds. The report also says that consumers are undeterred by the uncertainty surrounding their resale value.
GIA-certified lab diamonds are more expensive than those produced by other labs, but IGI and GCAL certifications are reliable and cost-effective. If you’re planning to purchase a diamond ring, you should consider a halo setting instead of a plain one. This will give the illusion of a larger center stone. Additionally, this style of setting will save you money in future maintenance.
ABD Diamonds, Clean Origin, Diamond Foundry Inc., New Diamond Technology LLC, and WD Lab Grown Diamonds are just some of the major players in the lab grown diamond market. The companies involved in this industry are working hard to improve safety and improve efficiency.
Value retention
Lab grown diamonds are an affordable alternative to natural diamonds. Unlike natural diamonds, which are limited in supply, lab grown diamonds are more plentiful. Demand for diamonds in a given market is directly tied to supply. As a result, the price of lab-grown diamonds has declined year after year. The same trend has been seen for synthetic diamonds, such as rubies and sapphires.
De Beers, the world’s largest diamond mining company, recently announced the launch of a brand of lab-grown diamond jewellery called Lightbox Jewellery. This new venture is designed to market and sell the newly grown diamonds for the consumer. In fact, De Beers has already invested millions to promote earth-mined diamonds as ‘natural’.
Lab grown diamonds have several benefits, including value retention and the ability to be passed down through generations. They are also highly affordable, environmentally friendly, and highly customizable. Traditional jewelers typically won’t buy back an Earth-Mined Diamond at full purchase value. However, many companies, such as MiaDonna, offer an upgrade program for lab-grown diamonds, and will allow a credit for the full purchase price of the lab-grown diamond. In exchange, the wearer will be able to choose a new diamond center stone that has at least twice the value of the previous one.
Lab grown diamonds are similar to natural diamonds in all respects, including their chemical composition. While lab-grown diamonds are not as rare and high in demand as natural diamonds, they can retain value over time. In addition to being higher quality, lab-grown diamonds can be purchased for 40 percent less than mined diamonds. The process of growing a lab-grown diamond is comparable to that of natural diamonds, but it is much faster.
As consumers demand more environmentally and socially responsible diamonds, the Diamond Producers Association (DPA) has been trying to educate the public on the benefits of lab-grown diamonds. But it was revealed by the Netflix show, “Explained,” that DeBeers has been using dirty practices to make sure its diamonds remain profitable despite the high environmental and human costs. Meanwhile, Bain estimates that the lab-grown diamond market will grow between 15 and 20% by 2019
Market segmentation
In a recent market study, De Beers examined the market for Lab Grown Diamonds. According to the research, consumers in this market segment are willing to spend more money for a better quality diamond. The report also identifies the retail factors that affect consumer buying decisions.
One of the biggest drivers for the Lab Grown Diamonds market is the growing demand from the electronics industry. These diamonds have excellent mechanical, optical, and electrical properties. These features make them important for manufacturing and cutting products. Thus, the market for lab grown diamonds is expected to grow at a considerable rate in the coming years.
The global Lab Grown Diamonds market is segmented by region, which includes North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. The Asia Pacific market is projected to be the most lucrative during the forecast period, growing at a 9.4% CAGR. By 2028, the Asia Pacific region is expected to lead the global Lab Grown Diamonds market.
The De Beers Group has made a recent entry into the synthetic diamond market with its Lightbox Jewelry line. This new line is considered fashion jewelry, but is not fine jewelry, and the company does not offer grading reports, which are necessary to differentiate between the real and the lab grown diamonds.
Despite the growing demand for lab-grown diamonds, the industry is facing a number of challenges. One of the biggest challenges is currency translation, which results in contracting revenues and shrinking profit margins. Another factor affecting the market is rising production capacity in China. Furthermore, imports from India are outpacing exports, driving prices down.
Despite the advantages of lab-grown diamonds, the low cost of these stones could cause some buyers to be wary about buying them. Additionally, the de Beers lightbox line focuses more on fashion jewelry, and does not sell engagement rings or stones larger than one carat. Consumers often prefer natural diamonds, but De Beers is hoping that this new line of jewelry will create a new market segment for its products.
Another challenge for retailers is addressing the sourcing of these diamonds. In the past, the industry has not done an adequate job of marketing these diamonds to female consumers. Yet, the industry is making efforts to promote responsibly-grown diamonds. For example, Positive Luxury has certified that its members are making responsible business practices. Despite the challenges, many retailers are expanding into the basics of lab-grown diamond jewelry.
De Beers Introduces Lab Grown Diamonds