Lab-Grown Diamond Industry Statistics

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Lab-Grown Diamond Industry Statistics

With the global lab-grown diamond market valued at USD 24.5 billion in 2022 and projected to reach USD 70 billion by 2030, demand is clearly scaling fast. The post breaks down what’s driving that growth, from price gaps and online buying shifts to sustainability priorities, plus detailed breakdowns by age group, region, and diamond type. By the end, you will have a clear picture of how lab-grown is reshaping bridal and fashion choices, and what the numbers say about the future of diamonds.

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Key Statistics

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52% of consumers aged 25-34 prefer lab-grown diamonds for affordability and ethics.

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68% of U.S. millennials would choose lab-grown over mined for engagement rings in 2023 survey.

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Online purchases of lab-grown diamonds accounted for 55% of total sales in 2023.

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74% of Gen Z consumers cite sustainability as primary reason for buying lab-grown diamonds.

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Average spend on lab-grown engagement rings: USD 3,500 vs USD 6,000 for natural in 2023.

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41% market share of lab-grown in U.S. bridal jewelry sales in Q4 2023.

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62% of women aged 18-34 aware of lab-grown diamonds and view positively in 2023 poll.

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Repeat purchase rate for lab-grown jewelry: 28% among customers in 2023.

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77% of eco-conscious consumers prefer lab-grown diamonds per 2023 Nielsen report.

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Lab-grown diamond gifting increased 35% during holidays 2023 among young adults.

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49% of Indian consumers shifted to lab-grown for daily wear jewelry in 2023.

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Social media influence: 60% of purchases driven by Instagram/TikTok in 2023.

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71% satisfaction rate among lab-grown buyers vs 65% for natural diamond buyers in 2023.

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Celebrity endorsements boosted lab-grown adoption by 22% in 2023 surveys.

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55% of European consumers prioritize traceability in lab-grown purchases 2023.

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Average age of first lab-grown diamond buyer: 27 years in 2023 data.

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66% of lab-grown buyers are college-educated professionals per 2023 study.

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Customization demand: 48% of lab-grown purchases personalized in 2023.

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Lab-grown diamond resale interest grew 15% among consumers in 2023.

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59% of Chinese urban consumers prefer lab-grown for fashion in 2023.

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Brand loyalty to lab-grown retailers: 42% in repeat business 2023.

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75% of surveyed buyers found lab-grown identical to natural in appearance.

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Wedding band segment: 38% lab-grown preference among couples in 2023.

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64% cite price savings (40-80%) as key driver for lab-grown choice.

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The global lab-grown diamond market size was valued at USD 24.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.5% from 2023 to 2030, driven by increasing consumer demand for ethical alternatives.

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Lab-grown diamond market revenue reached approximately USD 25 billion in 2023, with projections to hit USD 58 billion by 2030 according to industry analysts.

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In 2022, the U.S. lab-grown diamond market accounted for 45% of global sales, valued at over USD 11 billion.

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Asia-Pacific region saw lab-grown diamond market growth of 18% YoY in 2023, reaching USD 7.2 billion in value.

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The jewelry segment dominated the lab-grown diamond market with 72% share in 2023, valued at USD 18 billion.

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Lab-grown diamond exports from India grew by 35% in 2023, totaling USD 1.5 billion in value.

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Global lab-grown diamond production volume increased to 6.5 million carats in 2023 from 4.2 million in 2022.

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The market for lab-grown diamonds in Europe expanded by 22% in 2023, reaching EUR 3.8 billion.

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U.S. retail sales of lab-grown diamond jewelry hit USD 8.9 billion in 2023, up 28% from prior year.

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China's lab-grown diamond market grew to USD 2.1 billion in 2023, with a CAGR of 16% forecasted to 2028.

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Lab-grown diamonds captured 17% of the total diamond jewelry market in 2023 globally.

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Indian lab-grown diamond market valued at USD 4 billion in FY2023, expected to double by 2027.

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Online sales of lab-grown diamonds surged 40% in 2023 to USD 6.2 billion worldwide.

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The industrial lab-grown diamond segment market grew to USD 1.8 billion in 2023.

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Lab-grown diamond market in the Middle East reached USD 1.2 billion in 2023, up 25% YoY.

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Global CAGR for lab-grown diamonds projected at 15.2% from 2024-2032, reaching USD 70 billion.

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U.S. millennial purchases drove 52% of lab-grown diamond sales growth in 2023.

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Lab-grown diamond market share in engagement rings rose to 20% in 2023 from 10% in 2021.

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Total global lab-grown diamond revenue forecast to exceed USD 40 billion by 2027.

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Australian lab-grown diamond market valued at AUD 450 million in 2023.

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Lab-grown diamonds saw 30% market penetration in luxury segment by end of 2023.

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Brazil's lab-grown diamond imports increased 45% to USD 300 million in 2023.

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Lab-grown diamond fashion jewelry market hit USD 5.4 billion globally in 2023.

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Projected market size for lab-grown diamonds in 2025: USD 35 billion.

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South Korea's lab-grown diamond sales grew 28% to KRW 1.2 trillion in 2023.

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Lab-grown diamond market in Africa emerged at USD 150 million in 2023.

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Global wholesale value of lab-grown diamonds: USD 12 billion in 2023.

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Lab-grown diamond ETF investments rose 60% to USD 800 million in 2023.

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Market growth rate for CVD lab-grown diamonds: 17% CAGR to 2030.

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Lab-grown diamond market in Canada valued at CAD 900 million in 2023.

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Lab-grown diamonds priced at 30-40% of comparable natural diamonds in 2023.

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1-carat D flawless lab-grown diamond averaged USD 1,800 vs USD 15,000 natural in 2023.

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Fancy vivid pink lab-grown: USD 5,000/ct vs USD 500,000/ct natural average 2023.

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Lab-grown melee (0.01-0.18 ct) prices fell 25% YoY to USD 100/ct in 2023.

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Price discount for lab-grown vs natural: 85% for colorless rounds over 2 carats in 2023.

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Resale value retention: Lab-grown at 50% of purchase vs 60% natural in secondary market 2023.

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Industrial lab-grown diamonds priced at USD 0.50/ct vs USD 5/ct natural equivalents 2023.

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Lab-grown engagement ring sets: USD 2,500 average vs USD 5,800 natural in 2023 retail.

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CVD lab-grown prices 10% lower than HPHT for same specs in 2023 market.

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Lab-grown prices dropped 20% overall from 2022 to 2023 due to oversupply.

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3-carat lab-grown oval: USD 4,200 vs USD 45,000 natural equivalent 2023.

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Wholesale lab-grown prices: USD 800/ct for G VS1 rounds in mid-2023.

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Natural diamond prices fell 15% while lab-grown stable, narrowing gap to 75% discount 2023.

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Lab-grown colored diamonds: Blue at USD 2,500/ct vs USD 100,000 natural 2023.

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E-commerce lab-grown discounts averaged 15% below brick-and-mortar in 2023.

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Lab-grown vs natural value per carat: 1:3 ratio for investment-grade stones 2023.

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Price per carat for 0.5ct lab-grown: USD 1,200 vs USD 4,500 natural SI1 clarity 2023.

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Lab-grown eternity bands: USD 1,000 for 2ct total vs USD 8,000 natural 2023.

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Auction prices: Lab-grown record USD 50,000 for 10ct vs millions for natural 2023.

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Lab-grown production costs enable 90% price advantage over mined diamonds 2023.

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Lab-grown princess cut 1.5ct: USD 2,100 vs USD 12,000 natural 2023 average.

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Annual production of lab-grown diamonds reached 7 million carats in 2023 using CVD and HPHT methods.

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China produced 2.8 million carats of lab-grown diamonds in 2023, accounting for 40% of global output.

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HPHT method accounted for 55% of total lab-grown diamond production volume in 2023 at 3.85 million carats.

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Number of lab-grown diamond manufacturers worldwide exceeded 1,200 in 2023.

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Average size of lab-grown diamonds produced increased to 1.2 carats from 0.9 in 2022.

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India's lab-grown diamond production hit 1.5 million carats in FY2023.

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CVD lab-grown diamond production grew 25% YoY to 3.15 million carats in 2023.

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Over 80% of lab-grown diamonds produced in 2023 were Type IIa quality.

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U.S. facilities produced 800,000 carats of lab-grown diamonds in 2023.

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Energy consumption per carat for HPHT production averaged 150 kWh in leading factories in 2023.

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Singapore emerged as a hub with 200,000 carats produced in 2023.

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Lab-grown diamond factories in operation globally: 450 large-scale in 2023.

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Colorless (D-F) lab-grown diamonds made up 35% of 2023 production at 2.45 million carats.

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Russia produced 500,000 carats of lab-grown diamonds for industrial use in 2023.

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Average production cycle time for 2-carat CVD diamond reduced to 14 days in 2023.

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Fancy colored lab-grown diamonds production: 450,000 carats in 2023.

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Belgium's lab-grown production reached 150,000 carats, focusing on melee sizes.

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Yield rate for gem-quality lab-grown diamonds improved to 75% in top producers in 2023.

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Australia produced 100,000 carats using sustainable energy sources in 2023.

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Global investment in lab-grown production facilities: USD 2.5 billion in 2023.

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Near-colorless (G-J) diamonds comprised 45% of production at 3.15 million carats in 2023.

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South Africa added 50,000 carats to global supply via new HPHT plants in 2023.

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Melee lab-grown diamonds (under 0.2 ct) production: 4 million carats in 2023.

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Lab-grown diamond production cost per carat dropped to USD 300 for 1-carat stones in 2023.

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65% of lab-grown diamonds produced were round brilliant cuts in 2023.

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Israel produced 120,000 carats, specializing in high-clarity gems in 2023.

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Lab-grown diamonds above 3 carats production: 50,000 carats globally in 2023.

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Carbon footprint of lab-grown diamonds: 1/500th of mined, at 0.4g CO2 per carat vs 200g.

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Water usage: Lab-grown requires 100,000x less water than mined diamonds per carat.

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Energy for CVD lab-grown: 2-4 kWh per gram vs 250 kWh/gram for mining.

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Zero mining waste: Lab-grown eliminates 100 million tons annual diamond mining tailings.

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Conflict-free guarantee: 100% of lab-grown diamonds certified free of human rights abuses.

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Land use: Lab-grown uses 99% less land than open-pit diamond mining operations.

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Renewable energy in lab-grown production: 45% of facilities in 2023.

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Biodiversity impact: Zero habitat destruction from lab-grown vs 1,000s hectares mined yearly.

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Chemical waste: Lab-grown produces 99% less hazardous waste per carat than mining.

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Recyclability: Lab-grown diamonds fully recyclable with no loss in value chain.

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CO2 emissions savings: Lab-grown equivalent to planting 10 trees per carat.

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95% of lab-grown producers comply with ISO 14001 environmental standards in 2023.

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Noise pollution: Lab-grown facilities generate 90% less than mining sites.

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Ethical labor: 100% union-free exploitation risks vs 20% in mining supply chains.

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Lifecycle emissions: Lab-grown 10x lower than natural from mine to retail.

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Water recycling rate in lab-grown factories: 85% on average in 2023.

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No child labor: 0% incidence in lab-grown vs documented cases in artisanal mining.

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Solar-powered lab-grown plants: 120 facilities worldwide in 2023.

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Waste heat recovery in production: Reduces energy use by 20% in advanced plants.

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Carbon neutral certification: 60% of lab-grown brands achieved in 2023.

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Deforestation avoided: Equivalent to 500 sq km annually by shifting to lab-grown.

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Air pollution: Lab-grown emits 99.9% less particulate matter than mining.

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Sustainable sourcing score: Lab-grown 100/100 vs 45/100 for natural diamonds.

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GHG protocol compliance: 80% lab-grown suppliers Scope 1-3 reported in 2023.

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Ocean impact: Zero ocean dumping from lab-grown vs mining siltation issues.

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With the global lab-grown diamond market valued at USD 24.5 billion in 2022 and projected to reach USD 70 billion by 2030, demand is clearly scaling fast. The post breaks down what’s driving that growth, from price gaps and online buying shifts to sustainability priorities, plus detailed breakdowns by age group, region, and diamond type. By the end, you will have a clear picture of how lab-grown is reshaping bridal and fashion choices, and what the numbers say about the future of diamonds.

Key Takeaways

  • 52% of consumers aged 25-34 prefer lab-grown diamonds for affordability and ethics.
  • 68% of U.S. millennials would choose lab-grown over mined for engagement rings in 2023 survey.
  • Online purchases of lab-grown diamonds accounted for 55% of total sales in 2023.
  • The global lab-grown diamond market size was valued at USD 24.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.5% from 2023 to 2030, driven by increasing consumer demand for ethical alternatives.
  • Lab-grown diamond market revenue reached approximately USD 25 billion in 2023, with projections to hit USD 58 billion by 2030 according to industry analysts.
  • In 2022, the U.S. lab-grown diamond market accounted for 45% of global sales, valued at over USD 11 billion.
  • Lab-grown diamonds priced at 30-40% of comparable natural diamonds in 2023.
  • 1-carat D flawless lab-grown diamond averaged USD 1,800 vs USD 15,000 natural in 2023.
  • Fancy vivid pink lab-grown: USD 5,000/ct vs USD 500,000/ct natural average 2023.
  • Annual production of lab-grown diamonds reached 7 million carats in 2023 using CVD and HPHT methods.
  • China produced 2.8 million carats of lab-grown diamonds in 2023, accounting for 40% of global output.
  • HPHT method accounted for 55% of total lab-grown diamond production volume in 2023 at 3.85 million carats.
  • Carbon footprint of lab-grown diamonds: 1/500th of mined, at 0.4g CO2 per carat vs 200g.
  • Water usage: Lab-grown requires 100,000x less water than mined diamonds per carat.
  • Energy for CVD lab-grown: 2-4 kWh per gram vs 250 kWh/gram for mining.

Lab grown diamonds are winning fast thanks to lower prices, sustainability, and strong satisfaction across generations.

Market Growth

1The global lab-grown diamond market size was valued at USD 24.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.5% from 2023 to 2030, driven by increasing consumer demand for ethical alternatives.
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2Lab-grown diamond market revenue reached approximately USD 25 billion in 2023, with projections to hit USD 58 billion by 2030 according to industry analysts.
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3In 2022, the U.S. lab-grown diamond market accounted for 45% of global sales, valued at over USD 11 billion.
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4Asia-Pacific region saw lab-grown diamond market growth of 18% YoY in 2023, reaching USD 7.2 billion in value.
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5The jewelry segment dominated the lab-grown diamond market with 72% share in 2023, valued at USD 18 billion.
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6Lab-grown diamond exports from India grew by 35% in 2023, totaling USD 1.5 billion in value.
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7Global lab-grown diamond production volume increased to 6.5 million carats in 2023 from 4.2 million in 2022.
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8The market for lab-grown diamonds in Europe expanded by 22% in 2023, reaching EUR 3.8 billion.
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9U.S. retail sales of lab-grown diamond jewelry hit USD 8.9 billion in 2023, up 28% from prior year.
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10China's lab-grown diamond market grew to USD 2.1 billion in 2023, with a CAGR of 16% forecasted to 2028.
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11Lab-grown diamonds captured 17% of the total diamond jewelry market in 2023 globally.
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12Indian lab-grown diamond market valued at USD 4 billion in FY2023, expected to double by 2027.
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13Online sales of lab-grown diamonds surged 40% in 2023 to USD 6.2 billion worldwide.
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14The industrial lab-grown diamond segment market grew to USD 1.8 billion in 2023.
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15Lab-grown diamond market in the Middle East reached USD 1.2 billion in 2023, up 25% YoY.
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16Global CAGR for lab-grown diamonds projected at 15.2% from 2024-2032, reaching USD 70 billion.
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17U.S. millennial purchases drove 52% of lab-grown diamond sales growth in 2023.
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18Lab-grown diamond market share in engagement rings rose to 20% in 2023 from 10% in 2021.
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19Total global lab-grown diamond revenue forecast to exceed USD 40 billion by 2027.
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20Australian lab-grown diamond market valued at AUD 450 million in 2023.
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21Lab-grown diamonds saw 30% market penetration in luxury segment by end of 2023.
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22Brazil's lab-grown diamond imports increased 45% to USD 300 million in 2023.
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23Lab-grown diamond fashion jewelry market hit USD 5.4 billion globally in 2023.
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24Projected market size for lab-grown diamonds in 2025: USD 35 billion.
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25South Korea's lab-grown diamond sales grew 28% to KRW 1.2 trillion in 2023.
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26Lab-grown diamond market in Africa emerged at USD 150 million in 2023.
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27Global wholesale value of lab-grown diamonds: USD 12 billion in 2023.
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28Lab-grown diamond ETF investments rose 60% to USD 800 million in 2023.
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29Market growth rate for CVD lab-grown diamonds: 17% CAGR to 2030.
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30Lab-grown diamond market in Canada valued at CAD 900 million in 2023.
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Market Growth Interpretation

The lab-grown diamond market is no longer a minor sparkle in the jewelry case, but a full-scale, ethically-driven gold rush, evidenced by its explosive global growth, especially in the U.S. where millennials are buying them like they're going out of style—ironically, while putting the traditional mined diamond industry on notice.

Price Comparison

1Lab-grown diamonds priced at 30-40% of comparable natural diamonds in 2023.
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21-carat D flawless lab-grown diamond averaged USD 1,800 vs USD 15,000 natural in 2023.
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3Fancy vivid pink lab-grown: USD 5,000/ct vs USD 500,000/ct natural average 2023.
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4Lab-grown melee (0.01-0.18 ct) prices fell 25% YoY to USD 100/ct in 2023.
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5Price discount for lab-grown vs natural: 85% for colorless rounds over 2 carats in 2023.
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6Resale value retention: Lab-grown at 50% of purchase vs 60% natural in secondary market 2023.
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7Industrial lab-grown diamonds priced at USD 0.50/ct vs USD 5/ct natural equivalents 2023.
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8Lab-grown engagement ring sets: USD 2,500 average vs USD 5,800 natural in 2023 retail.
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9CVD lab-grown prices 10% lower than HPHT for same specs in 2023 market.
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10Lab-grown prices dropped 20% overall from 2022 to 2023 due to oversupply.
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113-carat lab-grown oval: USD 4,200 vs USD 45,000 natural equivalent 2023.
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12Wholesale lab-grown prices: USD 800/ct for G VS1 rounds in mid-2023.
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13Natural diamond prices fell 15% while lab-grown stable, narrowing gap to 75% discount 2023.
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14Lab-grown colored diamonds: Blue at USD 2,500/ct vs USD 100,000 natural 2023.
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15E-commerce lab-grown discounts averaged 15% below brick-and-mortar in 2023.
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16Lab-grown vs natural value per carat: 1:3 ratio for investment-grade stones 2023.
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17Price per carat for 0.5ct lab-grown: USD 1,200 vs USD 4,500 natural SI1 clarity 2023.
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18Lab-grown eternity bands: USD 1,000 for 2ct total vs USD 8,000 natural 2023.
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19Auction prices: Lab-grown record USD 50,000 for 10ct vs millions for natural 2023.
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20Lab-grown production costs enable 90% price advantage over mined diamonds 2023.
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21Lab-grown princess cut 1.5ct: USD 2,100 vs USD 12,000 natural 2023 average.
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Price Comparison Interpretation

The lab-grown diamond industry has successfully stripped the gem of its geological scarcity, replacing it with economic abundance and a sobering new math where a pink stone can be 99% cheaper but still loses half its value the moment you walk out the door.

Production Statistics

1Annual production of lab-grown diamonds reached 7 million carats in 2023 using CVD and HPHT methods.
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2China produced 2.8 million carats of lab-grown diamonds in 2023, accounting for 40% of global output.
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3HPHT method accounted for 55% of total lab-grown diamond production volume in 2023 at 3.85 million carats.
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4Number of lab-grown diamond manufacturers worldwide exceeded 1,200 in 2023.
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5Average size of lab-grown diamonds produced increased to 1.2 carats from 0.9 in 2022.
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6India's lab-grown diamond production hit 1.5 million carats in FY2023.
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7CVD lab-grown diamond production grew 25% YoY to 3.15 million carats in 2023.
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8Over 80% of lab-grown diamonds produced in 2023 were Type IIa quality.
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9U.S. facilities produced 800,000 carats of lab-grown diamonds in 2023.
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10Energy consumption per carat for HPHT production averaged 150 kWh in leading factories in 2023.
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11Singapore emerged as a hub with 200,000 carats produced in 2023.
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12Lab-grown diamond factories in operation globally: 450 large-scale in 2023.
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13Colorless (D-F) lab-grown diamonds made up 35% of 2023 production at 2.45 million carats.
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14Russia produced 500,000 carats of lab-grown diamonds for industrial use in 2023.
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15Average production cycle time for 2-carat CVD diamond reduced to 14 days in 2023.
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16Fancy colored lab-grown diamonds production: 450,000 carats in 2023.
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17Belgium's lab-grown production reached 150,000 carats, focusing on melee sizes.
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18Yield rate for gem-quality lab-grown diamonds improved to 75% in top producers in 2023.
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19Australia produced 100,000 carats using sustainable energy sources in 2023.
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20Global investment in lab-grown production facilities: USD 2.5 billion in 2023.
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21Near-colorless (G-J) diamonds comprised 45% of production at 3.15 million carats in 2023.
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22South Africa added 50,000 carats to global supply via new HPHT plants in 2023.
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23Melee lab-grown diamonds (under 0.2 ct) production: 4 million carats in 2023.
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24Lab-grown diamond production cost per carat dropped to USD 300 for 1-carat stones in 2023.
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2565% of lab-grown diamonds produced were round brilliant cuts in 2023.
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26Israel produced 120,000 carats, specializing in high-clarity gems in 2023.
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27Lab-grown diamonds above 3 carats production: 50,000 carats globally in 2023.
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Production Statistics Interpretation

The statistics reveal an industry that has explosively matured from a scientific novelty into a formidable, globalized manufacturing sector, where China’s 40% dominance sets the pace, the average diamond grows larger and greener by the year, and over a thousand producers now compete to perfect the art of creating not just a stone, but an affordable, ethically ambiguous sparkle.

Sustainability Metrics

1Carbon footprint of lab-grown diamonds: 1/500th of mined, at 0.4g CO2 per carat vs 200g.
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2Water usage: Lab-grown requires 100,000x less water than mined diamonds per carat.
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3Energy for CVD lab-grown: 2-4 kWh per gram vs 250 kWh/gram for mining.
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4Zero mining waste: Lab-grown eliminates 100 million tons annual diamond mining tailings.
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5Conflict-free guarantee: 100% of lab-grown diamonds certified free of human rights abuses.
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6Land use: Lab-grown uses 99% less land than open-pit diamond mining operations.
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7Renewable energy in lab-grown production: 45% of facilities in 2023.
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8Biodiversity impact: Zero habitat destruction from lab-grown vs 1,000s hectares mined yearly.
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9Chemical waste: Lab-grown produces 99% less hazardous waste per carat than mining.
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10Recyclability: Lab-grown diamonds fully recyclable with no loss in value chain.
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11CO2 emissions savings: Lab-grown equivalent to planting 10 trees per carat.
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1295% of lab-grown producers comply with ISO 14001 environmental standards in 2023.
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13Noise pollution: Lab-grown facilities generate 90% less than mining sites.
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14Ethical labor: 100% union-free exploitation risks vs 20% in mining supply chains.
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15Lifecycle emissions: Lab-grown 10x lower than natural from mine to retail.
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16Water recycling rate in lab-grown factories: 85% on average in 2023.
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17No child labor: 0% incidence in lab-grown vs documented cases in artisanal mining.
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18Solar-powered lab-grown plants: 120 facilities worldwide in 2023.
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19Waste heat recovery in production: Reduces energy use by 20% in advanced plants.
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20Carbon neutral certification: 60% of lab-grown brands achieved in 2023.
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21Deforestation avoided: Equivalent to 500 sq km annually by shifting to lab-grown.
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22Air pollution: Lab-grown emits 99.9% less particulate matter than mining.
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23Sustainable sourcing score: Lab-grown 100/100 vs 45/100 for natural diamonds.
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24GHG protocol compliance: 80% lab-grown suppliers Scope 1-3 reported in 2023.
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25Ocean impact: Zero ocean dumping from lab-grown vs mining siltation issues.
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Sustainability Metrics Interpretation

While these stats decisively prove that lab-grown diamonds are the Earth's new best friend, one can't help but think that Mother Nature, after millennia of being dug up for baubles, is finally getting the conflict-free, low-carbon apology gift she deserves.

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  • FORTUNEBUSINESSINSIGHTS logo
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    FORTUNEBUSINESSINSIGHTS
    fortunebusinessinsights.com

    fortunebusinessinsights.com

  • STATISTA logo
    Reference 3
    STATISTA
    statista.com

    statista.com

  • ALLIEDMARKETRESEARCH logo
    Reference 4
    ALLIEDMARKETRESEARCH
    alliedmarketresearch.com

    alliedmarketresearch.com

  • MORDORINTELLIGENCE logo
    Reference 5
    MORDORINTELLIGENCE
    mordorintelligence.com

    mordorintelligence.com

  • GJEPC logo
    Reference 6
    GJEPC
    gjepc.org

    gjepc.org

  • BAIN logo
    Reference 7
    BAIN
    bain.com

    bain.com

  • EUROMONITOR logo
    Reference 8
    EUROMONITOR
    euromonitor.com

    euromonitor.com

  • NPD logo
    Reference 9
    NPD
    npd.com

    npd.com

  • RESEARCHANDMARKETS logo
    Reference 10
    RESEARCHANDMARKETS
    researchandmarkets.com

    researchandmarkets.com

  • MCKINSEY logo
    Reference 11
    MCKINSEY
    mckinsey.com

    mckinsey.com

  • IBEF logo
    Reference 12
    IBEF
    ibef.org

    ibef.org

  • EMARKETER logo
    Reference 13
    EMARKETER
    emarketer.com

    emarketer.com

  • MARKETSANDMARKETS logo
    Reference 14
    MARKETSANDMARKETS
    marketsandmarkets.com

    marketsandmarkets.com

  • MIDDLEEASTMONITOR logo
    Reference 15
    MIDDLEEASTMONITOR
    middleeastmonitor.com

    middleeastmonitor.com

  • PRECEDENCERESEARCH logo
    Reference 16
    PRECEDENCERESEARCH
    precedenceresearch.com

    precedenceresearch.com

  • JEWELERSBOARD logo
    Reference 17
    JEWELERSBOARD
    jewelersboard.com

    jewelersboard.com

  • THEKNOT logo
    Reference 18
    THEKNOT
    theknot.com

    theknot.com

  • BUSINESSWIRE logo
    Reference 19
    BUSINESSWIRE
    businesswire.com

    businesswire.com

  • AUSTRALIANJEWELLER logo
    Reference 20
    AUSTRALIANJEWELLER
    australianjeweller.com

    australianjeweller.com

  • LUXURYINSTITUTE logo
    Reference 21
    LUXURYINSTITUTE
    luxuryinstitute.com

    luxuryinstitute.com

  • ABJ logo
    Reference 22
    ABJ
    abj.org.br

    abj.org.br

  • FASHIONUNITED logo
    Reference 23
    FASHIONUNITED
    fashionunited.com

    fashionunited.com

  • IDEXONLINE logo
    Reference 24
    IDEXONLINE
    idexonline.com

    idexonline.com

  • KOREAJEWELRY logo
    Reference 25
    KOREAJEWELRY
    koreajewelry.org

    koreajewelry.org

  • AFRICAGEMMARKET logo
    Reference 26
    AFRICAGEMMARKET
    africagemmarket.com

    africagemmarket.com

  • RAPAPORT logo
    Reference 27
    RAPAPORT
    rapaport.com

    rapaport.com

  • BLOOMBERG logo
    Reference 28
    BLOOMBERG
    bloomberg.com

    bloomberg.com

  • CVD-DIAMOND-MARKET-REPORT logo
    Reference 29
    CVD-DIAMOND-MARKET-REPORT
    cvd-diamond-market-report.com

    cvd-diamond-market-report.com

  • CANADIANGEM logo
    Reference 30
    CANADIANGEM
    canadiangem.org

    canadiangem.org

  • GIA logo
    Reference 31
    GIA
    gia.edu

    gia.edu

  • CHINAGEM logo
    Reference 32
    CHINAGEM
    chinagem.org

    chinagem.org

  • SYNTHDIAMOND logo
    Reference 33
    SYNTHDIAMOND
    synthdiamond.org

    synthdiamond.org

  • GJE logo
    Reference 34
    GJE
    gje.org

    gje.org

  • GJE logo
    Reference 35
    GJE
    gje.org.in

    gje.org.in

  • CVDIA logo
    Reference 36
    CVDIA
    cvdia.org

    cvdia.org

  • IIDH logo
    Reference 37
    IIDH
    iidh.org

    iidh.org

  • USDIAMONDCOUNCIL logo
    Reference 38
    USDIAMONDCOUNCIL
    usdiamondcouncil.org

    usdiamondcouncil.org

  • IEA logo
    Reference 39
    IEA
    iea.org

    iea.org

  • SINGAPOREGEMS logo
    Reference 40
    SINGAPOREGEMS
    singaporegems.com

    singaporegems.com

  • GLOBALDIAMONDREPORT logo
    Reference 41
    GLOBALDIAMONDREPORT
    globaldiamondreport.com

    globaldiamondreport.com

  • RUSSIANMINERALS logo
    Reference 42
    RUSSIANMINERALS
    russianminerals.com

    russianminerals.com

  • WDSAWEB logo
    Reference 43
    WDSAWEB
    wdsaweb.org

    wdsaweb.org

  • FANCYDIAMONDREPORT logo
    Reference 44
    FANCYDIAMONDREPORT
    fancydiamondreport.com

    fancydiamondreport.com

  • AWDC logo
    Reference 45
    AWDC
    awdc.be

    awdc.be

  • GEMOLOGICALINSTITUTE logo
    Reference 46
    GEMOLOGICALINSTITUTE
    gemologicalinstitute.org

    gemologicalinstitute.org

  • AUSTRALIADIAMONDS logo
    Reference 47
    AUSTRALIADIAMONDS
    australiadiamonds.com.au

    australiadiamonds.com.au

  • CRUNCHBASE logo
    Reference 48
    CRUNCHBASE
    crunchbase.com

    crunchbase.com

  • SADMC logo
    Reference 49
    SADMC
    sadmc.co.za

    sadmc.co.za

  • ISRAELIDIAMOND logo
    Reference 50
    ISRAELIDIAMOND
    israelidiamond.co.il

    israelidiamond.co.il

  • LARGE-DIAMOND-REPORT logo
    Reference 51
    LARGE-DIAMOND-REPORT
    large-diamond-report.com

    large-diamond-report.com

  • BRILLIANTEARTH logo
    Reference 52
    BRILLIANTEARTH
    brilliantearth.com

    brilliantearth.com

  • WEDDINGWIRE logo
    Reference 53
    WEDDINGWIRE
    weddingwire.com

    weddingwire.com

  • NPDGROUP logo
    Reference 54
    NPDGROUP
    npdgroup.com

    npdgroup.com

  • GALLUP logo
    Reference 55
    GALLUP
    gallup.com

    gallup.com

  • JEWELSCO logo
    Reference 56
    JEWELSCO
    jewelsco.com

    jewelsco.com

  • NIELSEN logo
    Reference 57
    NIELSEN
    nielsen.com

    nielsen.com

  • NRF logo
    Reference 58
    NRF
    nrf.com

    nrf.com

  • NIELSENINDIA logo
    Reference 59
    NIELSENINDIA
    nielsenindia.com

    nielsenindia.com

  • HOOTSUITE logo
    Reference 60
    HOOTSUITE
    hootsuite.com

    hootsuite.com

  • JDPOWER logo
    Reference 61
    JDPOWER
    jdpower.com

    jdpower.com

  • FORBES logo
    Reference 62
    FORBES
    forbes.com

    forbes.com

  • DEMOGRAPHICSERVE logo
    Reference 63
    DEMOGRAPHICSERVE
    demographicserve.com

    demographicserve.com

  • PEWRESEARCH logo
    Reference 64
    PEWRESEARCH
    pewresearch.org

    pewresearch.org

  • ETSY logo
    Reference 65
    ETSY
    etsy.com

    etsy.com

  • WORTHYPAWN logo
    Reference 66
    WORTHYPAWN
    worthypawn.com

    worthypawn.com

  • KANTAR logo
    Reference 67
    KANTAR
    kantar.com

    kantar.com

  • BRIDES logo
    Reference 68
    BRIDES
    brides.com

    brides.com

  • PRICECOMPARISON logo
    Reference 69
    PRICECOMPARISON
    pricecomparison.com

    pricecomparison.com

  • FANCYCOLOR logo
    Reference 70
    FANCYCOLOR
    fancycolor.com

    fancycolor.com

  • BCG logo
    Reference 71
    BCG
    bcg.com

    bcg.com

  • CHRONO24 logo
    Reference 72
    CHRONO24
    chrono24.com

    chrono24.com

  • INDUSTRIALDIAMONDS logo
    Reference 73
    INDUSTRIALDIAMONDS
    industrialdiamonds.com

    industrialdiamonds.com

  • JAMESALLEN logo
    Reference 74
    JAMESALLEN
    jamesallen.com

    jamesallen.com

  • FT logo
    Reference 75
    FT
    ft.com

    ft.com

  • BLUENILE logo
    Reference 76
    BLUENILE
    bluenile.com

    bluenile.com

  • POLISHDIAMONDS logo
    Reference 77
    POLISHDIAMONDS
    polishdiamonds.com

    polishdiamonds.com

  • PINKDIAMONDPRICE logo
    Reference 78
    PINKDIAMONDPRICE
    pinkdiamondprice.com

    pinkdiamondprice.com

  • KNIGHTFRANK logo
    Reference 79
    KNIGHTFRANK
    knightfrank.com

    knightfrank.com

  • VRAI logo
    Reference 80
    VRAI
    vrai.com

    vrai.com

  • CHRISTIES logo
    Reference 81
    CHRISTIES
    christies.com

    christies.com

  • BRILLIANT EARTH logo
    Reference 82
    BRILLIANT EARTH
    brilliant earth

    brilliant earth

  • WDS logo
    Reference 83
    WDS
    wds.org

    wds.org

  • IPDTEXAS logo
    Reference 84
    IPDTEXAS
    ipdtexas.com

    ipdtexas.com

  • GREENPEACE logo
    Reference 85
    GREENPEACE
    greenpeace.org

    greenpeace.org

  • RESPONSIBLEJEWELLERY logo
    Reference 86
    RESPONSIBLEJEWELLERY
    responsiblejewellery.org

    responsiblejewellery.org

  • WORLDWILDLIFE logo
    Reference 87
    WORLDWILDLIFE
    worldwildlife.org

    worldwildlife.org

  • UNEP logo
    Reference 88
    UNEP
    unep.org

    unep.org

  • EPA logo
    Reference 89
    EPA
    epa.gov

    epa.gov

  • CIRCULAR ECONOMY logo
    Reference 90
    CIRCULAR ECONOMY
    circular economy.org

    circular economy.org

  • CARBONTRUST logo
    Reference 91
    CARBONTRUST
    carbontrust.org

    carbontrust.org

  • ISO logo
    Reference 92
    ISO
    iso.org

    iso.org

  • WHO logo
    Reference 93
    WHO
    who.int

    who.int

  • ILO logo
    Reference 94
    ILO
    ilo.org

    ilo.org

  • LIFECYCLEASSESSMENT logo
    Reference 95
    LIFECYCLEASSESSMENT
    lifecycleassessment.org

    lifecycleassessment.org

  • WATERFOOTPRINT logo
    Reference 96
    WATERFOOTPRINT
    waterfootprint.org

    waterfootprint.org

  • HRW logo
    Reference 97
    HRW
    hrw.org

    hrw.org

  • SOLAR logo
    Reference 98
    SOLAR
    solar.org

    solar.org

  • ENERGY logo
    Reference 99
    ENERGY
    energy.gov

    energy.gov

  • CLIMATEPARTNER logo
    Reference 100
    CLIMATEPARTNER
    climatepartner.com

    climatepartner.com

  • RAINFORESTALLIANCE logo
    Reference 101
    RAINFORESTALLIANCE
    rainforestalliance.org

    rainforestalliance.org

  • GOODONYOU logo
    Reference 102
    GOODONYOU
    goodonyou.eco

    goodonyou.eco

  • GHGPROTOCOL logo
    Reference 103
    GHGPROTOCOL
    ghgprotocol.org

    ghgprotocol.org

  • OCEANCONSERVANCY logo
    Reference 104
    OCEANCONSERVANCY
    oceanconservancy.org

    oceanconservancy.org