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The ‘Carat Freedom’ generation: Lab-grown diamonds woo China’s Gen Z
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December 1, 2022 @ 2:00 am
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In China, domestic lab-grown diamond brands are providing alternatives to match Gen Z’s expectations for value and ethics. Image credit: Lusant
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Jiaqi Luo
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