Lab-grown diamond wholesale prices rose across several key categories in Q3 2026. The gains are still uneven, but stronger consumer demand, rising rough prices and supply-chain consolidation point to a potential price floor after years of steep price declines.
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From Miners to Autonomy: How Lab-Grown Diamonds Give India Control
Indian diamond manufacturers are increasing lab-grown diamond production to gain supply chain autonomy from mining allocations. While LGDs represent 60% of export volume at an average $61 per carat, their rapid few months turnover cycle delivers faster cash flow and higher margins than natural diamonds. This is how LGDs give India control over their supply chain
Golan Jewelry Price Index Up 9% as Growth Returns Toward Long-Term Trend
US jewelry prices rose 9.2% in August as precious metal costs recovered and consumer spending continued shifting toward higher price points. The result is a growing market that is increasingly divided by price.
Luxury Jewelry Is Booming. So Why Are Diamond Mines Closing?
While luxury jewelry houses report record growth, major diamond mines like Venetia and Ekati are shutting down or suspending operations. Episode 5 of the Diamond Dudes podcast explores the economic paradox splitting the diamond market, the rise of lab-grown synthetics, and what the industry must learn from global luxury brands.
Navigating Structural Shifts: De Beers, Production Drops, and the Evolving Retail Landscape
Global natural diamond production has officially fallen below 100 million carats for the first time since 2004, marking a permanent shift in market supply. At the same time, De Beers is shaking up its distribution network with sweeping cuts to its Sightholder list under a new Botswana contract framework. Meanwhile, a 500% explosion in old mine-cut diamond sales, sparked by Taylor Swift, is rewriting retail trends. In episode four of The Diamond Dudes debate the structural forces reshaping natural and lab-grown retail economics.
After a 96% Decline, What’s Next for Lab-Grown Diamond Prices? The Q2 2026 LGD Wholesale Price List
Lab-grown diamond wholesale prices declined 13% year over year in Q2 2026, but the pace of decline is slowing. See the latest LGD Wholesale Price List, price index, retail trends, and market analysis.
Diamond Dudes Episode 3: What JCK Revealed About the Future of the Diamond Industry
he third episode of the Diamond Dudes podcast covered a wide range of topics, but one theme kept surfacing throughout the conversation: the diamond industry is changing, and the companies and countries that adapt fastest will be best positioned to succeed.
India’s Lab-Grown Diamond Exports Now Exceed Natural Diamonds
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.