Lab-grown diamonds are taking over — and big gem is sweating. Brides-to-be are snapping up bigger, cheaper, jaw-dropping ...

People still want diamond jewelry for the holidays but, in 2025, they want sparkle without the sticker shock, size without the ethical baggage and brilliance without the environmental impact. And ...

It used to take the Earth 3 billion years, 2,000-degree temperatures, a little carbon and a lot of pressure to grow a diamond. Now, a new machine can do it in five days. In Kerrville, Texas, a small ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emma Sandler is a journalist covering beauty, fashion and wellness. The natural diamond industry has faced an upheaval over the ...

When it comes to choosing the perfect gemstone for an engagement ring, many couples are exploring alternatives to traditional diamonds. Enter moissanite, a dazzling gemstone that offers exceptional ...

Even the zoom-and-enhance crowd can't see a difference, as lab-grown diamond engagement rings are creeping onto red carpets, at award shows, and into celebrity proposals. Because here's the thing—they ...

With the wedding season coming up, many couples are now hunting for the perfect engagement ring. Increasingly, they are turning to lab-grown diamonds—made by compressing carbon at ...