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Lab-grown fashion jewellery is growing faster than lab-grown bridal

Non-bridal lab-grown jewellery — everyday earrings, pendants and stackable pieces — is growing faster than lab-grown engagement and wedding jewellery, which remains the larger category overall.

Imperial Star Gems trade desk1 min read

Non-bridal lab-grown jewellery — everyday earrings, pendants and stackable pieces — is growing faster than lab-grown engagement and wedding jewellery, which remains the larger category by volume.

  • Lower price points make lab-grown a natural fit for everyday pieces bought more frequently and with less deliberation than a bridal purchase.
  • Fashion buyers are typically more price-sensitive and less attached to origin than bridal buyers, which plays directly to lab-grown's cost advantage.
  • Bridal remains the bigger category in absolute spend, but fashion's faster growth rate suggests the gap between the two will keep narrowing.

Everyday lab-grown pieces are often the best-value entry point if you're deciding whether lab-grown suits you before a bigger purchase. Browse lab-grown jewellery to see current fashion pieces.

Market commentary drawn from publicly available market data and trade reporting, not investment advice. Prices move; figures are indicative and correct as of the date above.