Diamonds

You had a lot to say about lab-grown diamonds

Here's what I'm still thinking about

May 9 • Veronica Szálas Valentine

You're Not Paying for Something Rare. You're Paying for Something That Looks Nice.

What jewelry industry journalist Rob Bates wants consumers to know about lab-grown diamonds

Apr 25 • Veronica Szálas Valentine and The Jewelry Wire

The Queen of Engagement Rings, Olivia Landau

On Social Media, Scarcity, and the New Era of Diamond Transparency

Nov 30, 2025 • Veronica Szálas Valentine

Scarcity, Status, and the Manufactured Miracle

The diamond debate continued

Oct 20, 2025 • Veronica Szálas Valentine

Back in the Loupe

While consumers might ask “Where does my natural diamond come from?”, very few ask “Where does my lab-grown diamond come from?”

Jul 9, 2025 • Veronica Szálas Valentine

Buzz in the Biz

A few recent jewelry industry stories too good to miss!

Aug 6, 2024 • Veronica Szálas Valentine

Diamond Deception

The one about that article in National Jeweler

Aug 2, 2024 • Veronica Szálas Valentine

Jewelry jargon, decoded. Let's start with the basics...

Jun 27, 2024 • Veronica Szálas Valentine

What's the deal?

Insights from New York City's Diamond District

May 11, 2024 • Veronica Szálas Valentine

The Diamond Debate

Lab-Grown vs. Natural

Jan 8, 2024 • Veronica Szálas Valentine

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