India’s lab-grown diamond exports have surpassed natural diamonds, marking a major shift in the global diamond industry and jewelry trade.
LGDs: Is the Jewelry Market Just a Tech Side-Hustle? The Diamond Dudes
In the latest episode of The Diamond Dudes we pull back the curtain on a diamond industry in flux. From LGD producers using jewelry sales to fund high-tech R&D to the “race to the bottom” on retail pricing, the trio explores why the market is no longer behaving by the old rules. We dive into the HPHT vs. CVD divide and Pandora’s branding struggles.
Rough Diamond Inventory Management: Thoughts on De Beers’ Q1 2026 Results
De Beers’ Q1 2026 results point to a growing gap between what the market wants and what miners produce. While demand for larger, higher-value diamonds is strengthening, inventory dynamics suggest ongoing pressure in lower-value goods, raising questions about pricing, sales strategy, and the true state of demand.