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Showing posts with label Lab-grown diamonds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lab-grown diamonds. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

KIRA Jewels Expands CVD Diamond Production To Meet Global Demand

KIRA Jewels scales to 4,000 CVD reactors, producing 250,000 carats monthly. Largest US lab-grown diamond inventory with next-day delivery. Vertically integrated, solar-powered facility.

World's Largest CVD Diamond Producer Scales Operations

KIRA Jewels has expanded its CVD reactor capacity from 2,600 to 4,000 units. This growth positions the company as the world's largest CVD lab-grown diamond producer.

The Kiran family brings four decades of diamond industry experience to KIRA Jewels. Their expertise drives the company's vertical integration approach.

Monthly Production Reaches 250,000 Carats

The expanded facility now produces 250,000 polished carats each month. This output comes from a 1 million square foot solar-powered manufacturing center.

Key production metrics include:

  • 4,000 CVD reactors in operation
  • 250,000 monthly carat production
  • 1 million sq. ft. manufacturing space
  • 8,000+ skilled artisans

Sustainable Power Drives Operations

The facility runs on 75 MW of installed solar energy. KIRA is expanding this capacity to 150 MW to support future growth.

SMETA and SEDEX certifications validate the company's ethical practices. These standards ensure responsible manufacturing processes.

Largest US Lab-Grown Diamond Inventory

KIRA maintains 150,000 certified stones in its New York office. These diamonds are available for next-day delivery across the United States.

Globally, the company stocks over 250,000 certified stones. This inventory spans all shapes, sizes, and quality grades.

Serving 4,700+ Global Partners

KIRA works with partners across every jewelry industry segment:

  • Diamond manufacturers
  • Jewelry designers
  • Major retail chains
  • Independent jewelers
  • Wholesale distributors

Vertical Integration Ensures Quality Control

Unlike distributors who source from multiple suppliers, KIRA produces every diamond in-house. This approach delivers consistent quality and transparency.

The vertical model provides several advantages:

  • Complete quality control
  • Consistent supply availability
  • Direct customer relationships
  • Competitive pricing structure

Meeting Growing Lab-Grown Diamond Demand

The expansion responds to increasing market demand for lab-grown diamonds. Customers choose these stones for their quality, value, and sustainable production.

KIRA's scale allows the company to meet large orders reliably. Partners can depend on a consistent supply for their operations.

Next-Day Delivery from US Inventory

The New York office stocks 150,000 certified diamonds ready for immediate shipment. This inventory supports quick turnaround times for US customers.

Partners can browse available stones online and receive them within 24 hours. This service level sets KIRA apart from competitors with longer lead times.

Four Decades of Diamond Expertise

The Kiran family's diamond industry experience spans 40 years. This knowledge informs every aspect of KIRA's operations.

Their expertise covers:

  • Diamond grading standards
  • Market demand patterns
  • Customer service requirements
  • Quality control processes

Global Reach with Local Service

KIRA serves customers worldwide while maintaining regional inventory centers. This approach combines global scale with local responsiveness.

The company's 4,700+ partners span multiple continents. Each receives the same quality standards and service levels.

Solar-Powered Manufacturing Leadership

The 75 MW solar installation makes KIRA one of the jewelry industry's largest renewable energy users. The planned expansion to 150 MW will further reduce environmental impact.

Solar power provides:

  • Reduced operating costs
  • Lower carbon footprint
  • Energy independence
  • Sustainable brand positioning

Certified Quality Standards

All KIRA diamonds receive third-party certification. This documentation provides customers with quality assurance and resale value protection.

The company works with recognized grading laboratories to ensure consistent standards. Partners receive detailed certification with each stone.

Future-Ready Production Capacity

The 4,000 reactor expansion positions KIRA for continued growth. The company can scale production to meet increasing market demand.

This capacity planning ensures partners have reliable supply access. Long-term availability builds customer confidence and business planning capability.

KIRA Jewels expands production capacity to 4,000 CVD reactors, producing 250,000 polished carats monthly. The company maintains the largest US lab-grown diamond inventory with 150,000 certified stones for next-day delivery and serves over 4,700 global partners.

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Thursday, August 28, 2025

GIA Updates Lab-Grown Diamond Grading: What You Need To Know

GIA will introduce a new grading system for lab-grown diamonds from Oct. 1. Learn how “premium” and “standard” classifications work, fees, and submission rules.

GIA has announced major changes to its grading system for lab-grown diamonds. The update takes effect on October 1.

Why the change?
According to GIA’s president and CEO, Pritesh Patel, most lab-grown diamonds fall into a narrow range of quality. Using the same terms as natural diamonds no longer makes sense.

From October, lab-grown diamonds in the D–Z color range will be classified as either premium or standard.

Premium Criteria

To be graded as premium, a lab-grown diamond must meet all of these:

  • Clarity: Very, very slightly included (VVS) or higher

  • Color: D

  • Polish: Excellent

  • Symmetry: Excellent

  • Cut (round brilliant only): Excellent

Standard Criteria

A lab-grown diamond will be classified as standard if it meets these:

  • Clarity: Very slightly included (VS)

  • Color: E to J

  • Polish: Very good

  • Symmetry: Very good (good allowed for fancy shapes)

  • Cut (round brilliant only): Very good

Diamonds that don’t meet at least the standard level will not receive a grading.

Fees and Submission Details

  • Assessment fee: $15 per carat (minimum $15)

  • Non-qualifying stones: $5 evaluation fee

  • Minimum weight: 0.15 carat

  • Inscription: Each stone will be laser-marked with “laboratory-grown” and a GIA quality number

  • Document: Printed evaluation results will be provided

What This Means for You

If you deal in lab-grown diamonds, this change will directly affect your inventory.

  • Do your stones qualify as premium or standard?

  • Will customers see more value in a premium grade?

  • How will this impact pricing in your market?

The new GIA system could shift how buyers compare lab-grown diamonds with natural ones. As a seller, you may need to rethink how you present and price your stones.

GIA is changing how it grades lab-grown diamonds. Starting Oct. 1, stones will be classified as either premium or standard instead of using natural diamond terms. Premium requires the highest grades in clarity, color, cut, polish, and symmetry. Standard covers a wider range. Diamonds below standard will not be graded. Fees start at $15 per carat.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Rapaport Diamond Podcast: How AI Can Help You Sell Jewelry

Jewelry consultant Megan Crabtree explains how jewelers can use data and AI to boost sales, create customized client mailouts, and plan better marketing strategies on the Rapaport Diamond Podcast.


How AI Helps Jewelers Sell More

On the Rapaport Diamond Podcast, jewelry consultant Megan Crabtree shared practical tips for growing sales and enhancing the customer experience.

She explained how jewelers like you can utilize data and AI tools to plan more effective marketing strategies.

Key Takeaways from Megan Crabtree

  • Send customized mailouts based on what clients have bought before.

    • Example: A client who purchased an engagement ring may be interested in anniversary jewelry.

  • Use your purchase data and business information to guide AI tools.

    • These tools can help you create plans to increase sales.

  • Focus on timing in marketing.

    • “Marketing is as successful as the time that it takes for you to plan it,” Crabtree said.

Questions You Should Ask Yourself

  • Do you use your client's purchase history to guide your marketing?

  • How much time do you spend planning each campaign?

  • Are you exploring AI tools to improve your jewelry sales strategy?

The Bigger Debate

Crabtree also discussed the current market.
She shared her views on whether the natural-diamond industry should respond with negative marketing against lab-grown diamonds.

This is a question many jewelers face today.
What stance do you take for your business?

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

CVD-Grown Diamond With Few Diagnostic Features

Without sophisticated analytical gem testing instruments it is virtually impossible to identify and interpret the diagnostic features of CVD- Grown diamond. Many thanks to Gems & Gemology and GIA researchers for sharing the report.


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Saturday, July 15, 2023

Differentiating A Natural Diamond From A Laboratory-Grown Diamond

Many thanks to Martin Winter of Mirror U.K and QueenSmith U.K for sharing an interesting story and poll on the difficulty of differentiating natural diamonds from lab-grown diamonds by the consumers in the U.K. Do you think the rest of the world are that smart? Not really. Even experienced jewelers make mistakes like their consumers with natural diamonds and lab-grown diamonds. If doubtful always consult a reputed diamond testing laboratory like the GIA.


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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Greenlab Diamonds

Greenlab is the largest cultivator of diamonds in the world. Recently Greenlab sold a round, 7.5 cart, F color, VVS2 clarity polished diamond to the Indian government so Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India could present it to Jill Biden at a state visit to the White House in the U.S.


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Monday, June 26, 2023

HPHT-Grown Colorless Diamond Displaying Unusual Phosphorescence Effects

Phosphorescence produced from visible light by diamonds will always remain a challenge for diamond graders. Many thanks to Gems & Gemology and GIA researchers for sharing an insightful report for practicing gemologists and consumers.


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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Why Not All Lab-Grown Diamonds Are Created Equal

Victoria Gomelsky's report along with Ada Diamonds was spot on. What matters between natural diamonds and lab-grown diamonds are the interpretations by lab-grown diamond producers and diamond experts, but sadly most consumers won't be able to see the difference.


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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

India Requests 0% Import Duty On Lab-Grown Diamond Seeds

Inda's jewelry industry is requesting the government to abolish import duty on seeds for growing lab-grown diamonds, which they believe would boost the country's manufacturing sector. A logical thing to do.


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Sunday, December 11, 2022

The Diamond Synthesisers

Nina Notman was spot on. Regardless of their, size and color, the process of growing diamonds is neither easy nor quick. This is why lab-grown diamonds are not cheap.


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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Assure 2.0

The Natural Diamond Council has debuted Assure 2.0, which rates testers on their ability to distinguish natural diamonds from lab-grown diamonds. 


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Friday, October 07, 2022

Diamond Engagement Ring Market

According to Edahn Golan, jewelry with lab-grown diamonds comprises around 10% of U.S. diamond engagement ring sales so far in 2022. The numbers were calculated by Tenoris, the consultancy Edahn Golan cofounded with Chris Casy, former National Jeweler publisher. Tenoris calculates its numbers using data from 1200 specialty jewelry stores in the U.S. Take note.


Useful links: https://www.edahngolan.com I https://www.tenoris.bi

Wednesday, October 05, 2022

Lab Grown Diamonds Warning

If Kay, the biggest jewelry brand in the U.S. is advertising a US$300 pair of sterling silver earrings online with the warning that due to supply constraints these earrings may include natural diamonds, what would be the situation in medium to large jewelry outlets in India and other parts of Asia? The fact of the matter is lab grown diamond production haven't reached consistent levels of quality and quantity to meet the growing demand. As a responsible consumer, if you have doubts, ask logical questions in a polite manner.


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 https://www.kay.com