GIA Introduces New Classification System for Lab-Grown Diamonds
Flash Story World of Certificate Diamondsonline: Market Preferences in May 2025 Diamondsonline Report Sergio Sorrentino “De Beers Reshapes the Market” Sergio Sorrentino “The Natural Diamond Market is Recovering: Are Price Increases on the Horizon?” GIA Introduces New Classification System for Lab-Grown Diamonds EN: The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced a major update to its classification criteria for lab-grown diamonds, aiming to strengthen the distinction from natural diamonds and offer greater transparency to consumers. In the coming months, lab-grown diamonds will be categorized into two new quality levels: “Premium” and “Standard.” This new classification will be based on a combination of color, clarity, and finish, and will officially replace the traditional grading scale originally developed for natural diamonds. If a lab-grown diamond fails to meet the minimum standards, it will not receive any classification at all. This approach is designed to simplify communication and support clearer, more informed purchasing decisions by clearly separating the two market segments. According to the GIA, over 95% of lab-grown diamonds currently available on the market fall within a very narrow range in terms of color and clarity. This makes the use of a system designed for the broader variety found in natural diamonds unnecessary. In the meantime, the institute will continue to offer its current analysis services for lab-grown diamonds. The new guidelines will be published by the end of the third quarter of 2025, and all previously issued reports will remain valid. IT: GIA introduce una nuova classificazione per i diamanti sintetici Il Gemological Institute of America (GIA) ha annunciato un importante aggiornamento nei criteri di classificazione dei diamanti coltivati in laboratorio, con l’obiettivo di rafforzare la distinzione rispetto ai diamanti naturali e offrire maggiore trasparenza ai consumatori. Nei prossimi mesi, i diamanti sintetici verranno suddivisi in due nuove categorie qualitative: “Premium” e “Standard”. Questa classificazione sarà basata su una combinazione di colore, purezza e finitura, abbandonando definitivamente la scala di valutazione tradizionale pensata per i diamanti naturali. Se un diamante creato in laboratorio non raggiungerà gli standard minimi richiesti, non riceverà alcuna classificazione. Questa scelta intende semplificare la comunicazione e favorire decisioni di acquisto più chiare e consapevoli, distinguendo in modo netto tra le due tipologie di prodotto. Secondo quanto comunicato dal GIA, oltre il 95% dei diamanti sintetici oggi in commercio presenta caratteristiche molto simili in termini di colore e purezza. Ciò rende superfluo l’uso di un sistema di classificazione pensato per l’ampia varietà dei diamanti naturali. Nel frattempo, l’istituto continuerà a offrire i servizi attuali di analisi per i diamanti coltivati in laboratorio. Le nuove linee guida saranno rese pubbliche entro la fine del terzo trimestre 2025, mentre tutti i certificati già emessi resteranno validi. Source: Posts Lists Blog World of Certificate diamondsonlineshop June 6, 2025 World of Diamonds Diamondsonline: Market Preferences in May 2025 Diamondsonline News May 30, 2025 World of Diamonds Diamondsonline Report diamondsonlineshop May 22, 2025 News Sergio Sorrentino “De Beers Reshapes the Market” diamondsonlineshop May 16, 2025 Blog Sergio Sorrentino “The Natural Diamond Market is Recovering: Are Price Increases on the Horizon?” Diamondsonline News April 1, 2025 News Sergio Sorrentino «The criterion of difference between natural and synthetic is Value» diamondsonlineshop January 27, 2025 News Sergio Sorrentino on Rapaport Market Comment diamondsonlineshop January 27, 2025 Social Links facebookinstagram
Sergio Sorrentino “De Beers Reshapes the Market”
Sergio Sorrentino “De Beers Reshapes the Market: Exit from Lab-Grown Diamonds, Focus on Traceability and Natural Value” Sergio Sorrentino EN: De Beers is implementing a market repositioning strategy focused on natural diamonds and supply chain transparency. This strategy includes the closure of its lab-grown diamond brand Lightbox, the reduction of the number of sightholders, and investment in traceability systems. Exit from the Lab-Grown Diamond Market De Beers has announced its intention to close its jewelry brand with lab-grown diamonds, Lightbox, to focus exclusively on natural diamonds. This decision reflects the company’s commitment to promoting and supporting natural diamonds in the jewelry sector. Reduction of Sightholders De Beers plans to further reduce the number of its sightholders starting from January 2026, in line with its Origins strategy. Currently, the company has about 60 sightholders and aims to decrease this number to create partnerships that generate value. Investments in Traceability De Beers has announced that it will provide country-of-origin data for all rough diamonds over 1.25 carats from its mines. This step represents a commitment to greater transparency and traceability in the diamond supply chain. Selective Discounts to Sightholders There have been speculations that De Beers has offered discounts to certain sightholders since the beginning of the year. It is unclear how many received these special prices, what the terms were, and whether this represents a significant deviation from past practices. Conclusion De Beers’ recent moves indicate a strategy aimed at strengthening the perceived value of natural diamonds by reducing supply, emphasizing traceability, and selectively supporting key partners. This strategy could lead to the repositioning of natural diamonds as a symbol of authenticity and ethical luxury. IT: De Beers sta attuando una strategia di riposizionamento nel mercato dei diamanti, focalizzandosi sui diamanti naturali e sulla trasparenza della filiera. Questa strategia include la chiusura del marchio di diamanti sintetici Lightbox, la riduzione del numero di sightholder e l’investimento in sistemi di tracciabilità. Uscita dal mercato dei diamanti sintetici De Beers ha annunciato l’intenzione di chiudere il suo marchio di gioielli con diamanti sintetici, Lightbox, per concentrarsi sui diamanti naturali. Questa decisione riflette l’impegno dell’azienda nel promuovere e supportare i diamanti naturali nel settore della gioielleria. Riduzione dei sightholder De Beers prevede di ridurre ulteriormente il numero dei suoi sightholder a partire da gennaio 2026, in linea con la sua strategia Origins. Attualmente, l’azienda ha circa 60 sightholder e mira a diminuire questo numero per creare partnership che generino valore. Investimenti nella tracciabilità De Beers ha annunciato che fornirà dati sul paese di origine per tutti i diamanti grezzi superiori a 1,25 carati provenienti dalle sue miniere. Questo passo rappresenta un impegno verso una maggiore trasparenza e tracciabilità nella filiera dei diamanti. Sconti selettivi ai sightholder Ci sono state speculazioni secondo cui De Beers avrebbe offerto sconti a determinati sightholder sin dall’inizio dell’anno. Non è chiaro quanti di loro abbiano ricevuto questi prezzi speciali, quali fossero i termini e se ciò rappresenti una deviazione significativa dalle pratiche passate. Conclusione Le recenti mosse di De Beers indicano una strategia volta a rafforzare il valore percepito dei diamanti naturali, attraverso la riduzione dell’offerta, l’enfasi sulla tracciabilità e il supporto selettivo ai partner chiave. Questa strategia potrebbe portare a un riposizionamento del diamante naturale come simbolo di autenticità e lusso sostenibile. Source: Posts Lists News Sergio Sorrentino “De Beers Reshapes the Market” diamondsonlineshop May 16, 2025 Blog Sergio Sorrentino “The Natural Diamond Market is Recovering: Are Price Increases on the Horizon?” Diamondsonline News April 1, 2025 News Sergio Sorrentino «The criterion of difference between natural and synthetic is Value» diamondsonlineshop January 27, 2025 News Sergio Sorrentino on Rapaport Market Comment diamondsonlineshop January 27, 2025 Social Links facebookinstagram
Sergio Sorrentino «The criterion of difference between natural and synthetic is Value»
The diamond supply market is experiencing strong growth after the 2020 setback caused by the pandemic. We spoke about this with Sergio Sorrentino, founder of the diamondsonline.it platform, owner of E-Motion Natural Diamonds, a leading company in the marketing of natural diamonds and owner of Easydiam, “which is another company”, the entrepreneur points out, “not born from a rib of E-Motion but which shines its own light and deals in Lab-Grown diamonds”. Natural and lab-made diamonds. Sorrentino, if you had to choose one criterion that differentiates them what would you point to?“The first big difference is value. We are lucky: the Italian market is very traditional, there is a great focus on value.
Sergio Sorrentino on Rapaport Market Comment
International Diamond Market: A Look at Current Trends
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The diamond market reflects the usual seasonal slowdown in the United States following the holidays, with stable demand for round stones between 0.30 and 0.69 ct, D-F, IF-VVS2. De Beers has decided to keep prices stable for the January sight, while allowing buybacks of up to 20%. In India, the duty-free import of polished stones below 0.25 ct could significantly impact sourcing costs.
