Remain vigilant on undisclosed diamond!
It is impossible for even the most experienced Gemmologist to be able to detect LGDs definitively by eye, or with standard desktop equipment! AnchorCert Gem Lab encourages the jewellery trade to remain vigilant, as they report an increase in the number of Lab-grown diamonds (LGD) being identified. In the context Birmingham Assay Office said to remain vigilant. Lab-grown diamonds are growing in popularity with consumers, for a range of motivating factors including ethical considerations and price. Lab-grown diamonds are being produced world-wide not just by small private companies but also larger dealers such as De Beers’ Lightbox, Swarovski and Cred Jewellery; all focused on leveraging the commercial benefits of lab-grown diamonds for their customers and businesses as an alternative. It is impossible for even the most experienced Gemmologist to be able to detect Lab-grown diamonds definitively by eye, or with standard desktop equipment because the chemical and o...