Lab-grown diamonds
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.
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