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Detecting Lab-Grown Diamonds That Deceive

Synthetic stones masquerading as naturals are arriving in labs. How prevalent is this, and how can the rest of the trade protect itself if fraudsters are trying to dupe the experts? Insiders weigh in.
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Synthetic Versus Lab-Grown: France Plays the Name Game

Government's recent decision on terminology reignites long-standing debate in the country.
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De Beers Testing Lower Lab-Grown Prices for Lightbox

Anglo American shaves $1.56 billion off miner’s value following 2023 losses.
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Rapaport’s New Series, GemTalks, Kicks Off with Conversation on Undisclosed Synthetics

The threat of lab-grown and the importance of screening will be the focus of a LinkedIn Live with International Gemological Institute (IGI) execs Avi Levy and Steve Rees.
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Strong Holiday Demand Lifts Pandora Revenue

Expansion of store network and lab-grown line also contribute to fourth-quarter hike.
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Lab Urges Caution over Surge in Undisclosed Colored Synthetics

GSI has received jewelry containing pink, yellow and brown stones posing as naturals.
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GIA Takes Steps to Counter Fraudulent Inscriptions on Lab-Grown

Institute will offer same-day report verification to confirm a diamond matches its inscription.
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DMIA Opens Diamond-Screening Lab

New York location will house five verification machines, which members can use for free.
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IGI Discovers 6ct. Lab-Grown Diamond Posing as Natural

Pear-shaped stone bears forged GIA inscription.
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Italian Grading Lab Warns of Synthetic-Diamond Scam

Gem-Tech received three lab-grown stones fraudulently paired with GIA reports for natural diamonds.

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