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A lot has happened since our last Great Diamond Debate. In the last 12-months, the continuing brouhaha concerning natural versus lab-grown diamonds has become complex, turning into a latter-day ‘land grab’ for the hearts and minds of consumers. Read updates from industry leaders around the world weigh in on the debate. Read more »

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High profile jewellery retailer Michael Hill International (MHI) has responded to reports that its lab-created diamond marketing materials could mislead consumers. Read more »

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The Gemological Institue of America (GIA) has announced upgrades to its iD100 Diamond Detector that allow it to distinguish natural pinks, blue/green and brown diamonds from synthetics. Read more »

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DRC Techno is a not-for-profit research and development company focusing on diamond technology that delivers assurance  for anyone in the business of buying and trading diamonds, especially in a time like today where you need to know that you're buying the real deal. Read more »

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Discover the manufacturers of synthetic diamond detectors and choose a screener that best fits your needs. From portability to number of stones, speed and price, Jeweller’s synthetic diamond detector buying guide makes your choice simpler.  Read more »

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The US-based Diamond Producers Association (DPA) in association with Signet Jewelers have released the results of their synthetic diamond detector test. Read more »

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Six months after De Beer’s surprised the international jewellery industry by entering the synthetic diamond market, we explore whether the decision was a strategic move to ensure competitor innovation did not become blanket disruption or whether De Beers finally saw the light and realised lab-grown diamonds are not a menace after all?

Perhaps it’s even a little bit of both, or perhaps it doesn’t really matter anyway!

Our Great Diamond Debate might help you decide. Read more »

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De Beers Group has introduced an ‘industry-first’ synthetic detection device for retailers that screens multiple diamonds set in jewellery. Read more »

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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has introduced a testing device that is capable of separating natural diamonds from suspected synthetics regardless of whether the stone is loose or set in jewellery. Read more »

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Following a five-month trial, the GIA has introduced its Melee Analysis Service in an attempt to address concerns about undisclosed synthetic and treated diamonds. Read more »

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