Diamond is mined stone, not lab-grown, says gems trade body

India's GJEPC has adopted new standards for defining a diamond, now requiring it to refer only to natural stones mined from the earth. This move aligns with the USA's FTC guidelines and aims to prevent lab-grown diamonds from being misrepresented. GJEPC is urging updates to the Consumer Protection Act to reflect this definition.

Oct 14, 2024 - 00:30

Diamond is mined stone, not lab-grown, says gems trade body

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India's GJEPC has adopted new standards for defining a diamond, now requiring it to refer only to natural stones mined from the earth. This move aligns with the USA's FTC guidelines and aims to prevent lab-grown diamonds from being misrepresented. GJEPC is urging updates to the Consumer Protection Act to reflect this definition.