Expert articles on lab-grown diamonds, wholesale sourcing strategies, and the latest trends shaping the jewelry industry.
GIA stopped issuing 4Cs grading for lab-grown diamonds in October 2025. Here's what jewelers and wholesalers need to know about IGI vs GIA reports in 2026.
US tariffs on Indian and Chinese lab-grown diamonds are reshaping sourcing in 2026. A practical guide for jewelers — including how to buy tariff-neutral from US-held inventory.
Brilliant Earth, Blue Nile, James Allen — online lab-grown giants are eating the bridal market. A practical playbook for US independent jewelers in 2026.
Running both lab-grown and natural diamond inventory doesn't have to cannibalize sales. The dual-track playbook for US jewelers in a bifurcated 2026 market.
Online B2B marketplaces will sell you 10,000 lab-grown diamonds — and most have quality issues. Why curated wholesale matters more than ever in 2026, and what to ask your supplier.
Deep inventory is dead. Just-in-time lab-grown diamond sourcing is how US jewelers protect margin in 2026. The operational playbook for the new retail model
Lab-grown wholesale prices fell 26% in 2025 and continue to slide. A buyer's guide to the 2026 market — price outlook, inventory risk, and how to source without getting burned.
