Indian diamond market sees a significant transformation with the rise of lab-grown diamonds.
The lab-grown diamond jewellery market in India is predicted to grow from $299.9m in 2023 to $1,192.3m by 2033.
Lab-grown diamonds are physically and chemically identical to mined diamonds.
Indian labs manufacture diamonds using Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) technique which keeps manufacturing costs low.
Lab-grown diamonds are subject to market forces resulting in more competitive pricing, making them affordable.
Lab-grown diamonds are sustainable, ethical, and environmentally friendly with no blood diamond tag.
Lab-grown diamonds are almost 10 times cheaper compared to natural diamonds, attracting eco-conscious customers.
Jewellery players in India are tapping the market such as Tata Group’s Trent and Senco Gold.
The upcoming Indian lab-grown diamond industry is expected to create a significant advantage for brands with trusted brand positioning.
The Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council has called for clear regulations requiring traders to indicate whether a diamond is natural or lab-grown in their marketing to eliminate confusion.