RAPAPORT… Charles & Colvard, the producer of synthetic-moissanite jewelry, has launched a line of bridal and fashion pieces featuring lab-grown diamonds.
“There is a growing awareness of and demand for lab-created gems,” Don O’Connell, the company’s CEO, said last week. “We believe this addition will allow us to tap into the estimated $5.2 billion lab-created diamond opportunity, thus capturing greater market share.”
The new brand, Caydia, will feature round brilliant, oval- and cushion-shaped stones in “optimal” carat weights, Charles & Colvard said. The lab-grown diamonds will have Gemological Institute of America (GIA) color grades ranging from E to G, and clarity of VS1 or higher, as well as excellent cut, polish and symmetry. All the settings will comprise responsibly sourced precious metals, including 14-karat gold, 18-karat gold, and platinum.
Like Charles & Colvard’s moissanite jewelry, Caydia lab-grown diamonds will be available in engagement rings, wedding bands, earrings, necklaces and bracelets, it added.
Image:
Jewelry from Charles & Colvard’s new line of lab-grown
diamonds. (Charles & Colvard)
Charles & Colvard Embraces Lab-Grown Diamonds
The Bottom Line
- Charles & Colvard launched Caydia, a brand offering lab-grown diamonds in bridal and fashion jewelry.
- The lab-grown diamonds are GIA-graded E to G color, VS1 clarity or higher, with excellent cut, polish, and symmetry.
- Caydia settings use responsibly sourced 14K and 18K gold and platinum, expanding Charles & Colvard’s market beyond moissanite.
More Stories
Namibia Authorities Investigate Allegations About Corruption in Diamond Sector
Brilliant Star denies activist’s allegations about it; De Beers terminates company’s sight following separate review.
Shai Schnitzer Becomes Third Generation of Family to Head IDE
His grandfather, Moshe Schnitzer, and father, Shmuel Shnitzer, both served as president.
Romanov Sapphire Sails Past Estimate to Score $5M at Sotheby’s
Auction house originally predicted Cartier bracelet would bring in up to $2 million.
