Jewelry
April 27, 2021
Lab-grown diamond ring from Courbet. Image courtesy of MVEye
By Nora Howe
Luxury jewelry consumers in Western Europe are becoming increasingly aware and accepting of lab-grown diamonds (LGDs), according to market researcher The MVEye.
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