Will lab-grown gemstones rise and disrupt the Southeast Asian gemstone and jewelry market?

Lab-grown gemstones, often overlooked, might become a faster alternative to natural gemstones compared to lab-grown diamonds. The production logic is similar to that of lab-grown diamonds, but the market seems to have a larger potential for imagination.

 

The formation of gemstones requires the simultaneous satisfaction of five stringent conditions: sufficient time, appropriate chemical composition, suitable temperature, certain pressure, and enough space. Therefore, all gemstones are rare and precious.

 

With the quiet rise of the lab-grown gemstone industry chain in ZMSH, the technology for lab-grown gemstones has become increasingly stable. Due to their industrial quality and affordable prices, they have gradually gained favor among consumers in the traditional Southeast Asian gemstone and jewelry market, beginning to shine in the gemstone market. ZMSH has also become a discreet hub for the lab-grown gemstone industry chain. It is said that there are 13 large gemstone buyers based in Thailand.

 

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1、Higher Quality than Natural Gemstones

 

The production principle of lab-grown gemstones is the same as that of lab-grown diamonds, using natural gemstones as seed crystals. Therefore, aside from the difference in growth environments, lab-grown gemstones are physically indistinguishable from natural gemstones. In fact, lab-grown gemstones possess higher quality, atomic structure, and crystal habits compared to natural gemstones. Whether in terms of physical or chemical properties, they are identified as the same gemstones. However, there is currently no globally authoritative testing agency within the industry to define them, which is one of the reasons for the low price of lab-grown gemstones.

 

As a result, consumers worry whether lab-grown gemstones are "fake gemstones." Both natural and lab-grown gemstones consist of identical components, and only gemologists can determine whether a gemstone is natural or lab-grown using specific methods.

 

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2、Better Physical Properties

 

The value of natural gemstones lies in their rich color, transparency, and the absence of inclusions or flaws. Not all mined natural gemstones are of high quality. Due to the instability of the growth environment, most natural gemstones inevitably contain some degree of flaws and cracks; while some natural gemstones may have vibrant colors, many are dull and lackluster.

 

Lab-grown gemstones, however, can overcome the uncontrollability of natural gemstones. Produced in a controlled industrial environment, lab-grown gemstones are purer and more brilliant, approaching the quality of perfect gemstones. Moreover, lab-grown gemstones can be cut directly into excellent proportions, presenting the beauty of the gemstone more completely and offering consumers superior quality.

 

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3、Price: An Advantage and a Weakness

 

Mining natural gemstones is a process with uncontrollable costs and irreversible ecological damage. It consumes vast amounts of human, material, and time resources, along with processing and advertising expenses, making natural gemstones inherently expensive.

 

Additionally, not all mined gemstones meet the standards for jewelry-making. Therefore, higher-quality gemstones, due to their rarity, command higher prices.

 

The following content was also a claim when lab-grown diamonds first entered the market, but it turned out to be a pitfall! If you are looking for a desired gemstone on a budget, lab-grown gemstones are a more affordable choice. Lab-grown gemstones have a shorter production time and are relatively more perfect compared to natural gemstones. With mature technology, lab-grown gemstones can be produced in batches, reducing time and labor costs, and naturally, their prices are more affordable.

 

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4、Eco-Friendly and Ethical Lab-Grown Gemstones

 

Mining natural gemstones from mines is a process that severely damages the environment, involving blasting, extraction, washing of sand and gravel, and manual sorting and classification. Blasting and deforestation can cause significant harm to the environment. The chemicals and dust left behind after blasting can pollute and erode the soil and water quality, and negatively impact the ecological cycle. The damage to the earth's ecology is not something that can be remedied in a short time.

 

Lab-grown gemstones, on the other hand, are created in a controlled laboratory environment that simulates the conditions required for natural gemstone formation, such as temperature, pressure, and humidity. This process significantly reduces environmental impact as it is confined to the laboratory, promoting green practices and sustainable development.

 

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5、Traceable Industrial Products with Controllable Authenticity

 

The mining of natural gemstones is fraught with numerous ethical controversies, such as the health hazards to miners from residual chemicals, the inability to ensure miner safety during blasting, the employment of underage workers as illegal miners, and the lack of fair compensation for miners. These issues frequently occur in mines around the world.

In contrast, lab-grown gemstones are produced in laboratories through an industrial process that is easier to regulate and monitor. Laboratories employ professionals through legal channels, ensuring that employees possess the necessary expertise to operate safely. This eliminates unequal employment practices and ensures worker safety. Additionally, certification through AIDI-ESG provides market access validation for the production enterprises.

 

In ZMSH  You can get a cheaper price and high quality and a brilliant gemstone

 

 

 

 

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