Introduction:

A Global Shift in the Diamond Trade
The world is embracing lab-grown diamonds at an unprecedented rate. By 2030, analysts estimate the global lab-grown diamond market will be worth over $55 billion. India, a key player in diamond polishing and export, is seeing a surge in both domestic sales and international demand.

But while the sales of synthetic diamonds are rising, the question remains:

Are jewellery retailers equipped to detect them at scale, with confidence?

Why the Detection Challenge is Growing
In 2020, detection was about verifying a few suspicious stones.
In 2025, it’s about authenticating every parcel, every sale, and every customer interaction.

What’s changed?

Lab-grown diamonds are now present in over 60% of bridal jewellery inquiries in the US and 40% in India.

CVD and HPHT stones are entering the market undeclared, often within mixed lots.

Consumers, especially Gen Z and millennials, now ask:

“Is this diamond natural?”

Retailers who can’t answer instantly and accurately lose the sale.

What Scalable Detection Requires

1. Speed + Accuracy
High-volume showrooms can’t rely on 10-minute scans per stone. You need machines that batch test stones within seconds, especially for melee, side stones, and bulk shipments.

2. Ease of Use
Detection shouldn’t be a bottleneck. Devices must be usable by floor staff, not just gemologists. Clear indicators like “Lab-Grown Suspicion” and “Natural” speed up decision-making.

3. Reliability & Upgradability
As synthetic production evolves, your tech must adapt. DRC devices come with modular upgrades and auto-update firmware that ensures you stay ahead of new threats.

The Cost of Not Scaling Detection
One misidentified CVD solitaire can cost a ₹5–10 lakh claim.

Customer trust, once broken, often never returns.

Legal liabilities are rising globally around non-disclosure of origin.

Detection is no longer a lab feature, it’s a retail frontline function.

Final Thoughts: The Future is Transparent
Lab-grown diamonds are not a threat, they’re a market segment.
But detection is your differentiator.

If you want to build a brand that thrives in this new normal, the answer isn’t less testing. It’s smarter, scalable detection, every day, every sale.