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Consumer Acceptance

The growth in consumer acceptance of laboratory-grown diamonds has been truly remarkable. A recent study by Today's Wedding Jewelry Consumer reported that 25% of recent engaged US consumers purchased a laboratory-grown engagement ring.

This rapid growth has been consistently confirmed by recent consumer research studies by THE MVEye a market research firm specializing in the gem, jewelry and watch industries.

Laboratory-grown diamonds are also receiving considerable media attention lately.