When you're shopping for an engagement ring, there's so much to consider. Do you want a marquise-cut stone or an emerald jewel? Should you select a yellow-gold or platinum band? And do you prefer a ...

More and more, people are turning to diamonds made in labs, not found in mines. According to reports, the lab-grown diamond market is expected to be a $50 billion industry by 2030. Diamonds made by ...

"Lab-created diamonds are real diamonds created in a highly controlled laboratory environment. They are physically, optically and chemically identical to earth-mined diamonds, without the ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Brilliant, sparkly, and blingy are just some words used to describe diamonds. When you're trying to pick the right gem for your loved one or yourself, the task can be daunting. Now, ...

ATLANTA — For the first time ever, more than half of engagement rings have lab-created diamonds and WSB Consumer Expert Clark Howard says that’s a smart money choice. “The reality is, if I buy a ...

According to the experts, there is no way for the average person to differentiate a natural from a lab-grown diamond. If you’ve bought a piece of fine jewelry containing a diamond in recent years, you ...

For most buyers, pricing drives the shortlist. Lab-grown diamonds are typically less expensive than natural diamonds for ...

For stars dedicated to sustainability, these jeweled beauties blend elegant style with the feel-good element of manufactured diamonds (which don’t incur the environmental damage caused by mining). By ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a NYC-based journalist covering the luxury and fashion industry. The diamond stores Jared—the higher market tier of the ...