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Lab-grown diamond knowledge, for jewellers
Practical guides on lab-grown diamonds, selling and sourcing. Written from the Antwerp diamond district, for jewellers who want to advise their customers with confidence.
14 articles
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The 4 Cs of a Diamond Explained: A Guide for Jewellers
Cut, colour, clarity and carat: how to assess the quality of a diamond, and how to explain the 4 Cs simply to your customer.
Selling
Lab-Grown Jewellery as a Christmas Gift: A Holiday Guide for Jewellers
Which lab-grown jewellery sells best as a gift for Christmas and the New Year? The top gifts, sales tips and when to order.
Selling
How Much Does a Lab-Grown Diamond Cost? What Determines the Price
Why does one 1 carat lab-grown diamond cost so much more than another? The factors that determine the price, and where you as a jeweller make the difference.
Diamond basics
Moissanite, Cubic Zirconia or Lab-Grown Diamond: What Is the Difference?
Moissanite, cubic zirconia and lab-grown diamond are often confused. Yet they are three very different stones. Here is how to explain the difference to your customers.
Diamond basics
IGI or GIA: How to Read a Lab-Grown Diamond Certificate
What is on a lab-grown diamond certificate, what is the difference between IGI and GIA, and how do you check that a certificate is genuine?
Diamond basics
CVD vs HPHT: How Are Lab-Grown Diamonds Made?
Lab-grown diamonds are grown using CVD or HPHT. How do both methods work, what are the differences, and is one better than the other?
Diamond basics
Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamonds: Every Difference Explained
What is the difference between a lab-grown and a natural diamond? Composition, appearance, hardness, price, value and origin, clearly compared side by side.
Selling
Selling Lab-Grown Diamonds to Hesitant Customers: The 5 Questions Every Customer Asks
Every customer considering lab-grown asks the same questions. Answer them calmly and honestly, and hesitation turns into trust and sales.
Selling
Lab-Grown Engagement Rings: A Guide for Jewellers
Engagement rings are the key segment for lab-grown diamonds. Which shapes, styles and carat weights sell best, and how do you guide the customer to the right choice?
Diamond basics
Diamond Size Chart: From Carat to Millimetre for Every Shape
How big is a 1 carat diamond? An overview of dimensions in millimetres per carat, for round stones and the most popular shapes.
Sourcing
Sourcing Lab-Grown Jewellery from Antwerp, the World's Diamond Capital
Antwerp has been the heart of the diamond trade for centuries. Why that also makes a difference for lab-grown jewellery, for jewellers across Europe.
Sourcing
White-Label Lab-Grown Jewellery: Your Own Collection Without Design Costs or Large Stock
With white-label jewellery you build a collection under your own name, without investing in design, production or a large stock. Here is how it works.
Sourcing
Wholesale Pricing for Lab-Grown Diamonds: How Market Fluctuations Affect Your Retail Business
Sourcing
The Rise of Wholesale Lab-Grown Jewelry: Why Jewelers Are Making the Switch
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