India’s New Diamond Rule: Only a Natural Diamond Can Be Called a Diamond

Key Highlights

• The new standard establishes a clear and enforceable framework for diamond terminology, drawing a firm distinction between natural diamonds and laboratory-grown diamonds.
• This move strengthens consumer protection and supports greater transparency across the Indian diamond jewellery market.
• What the new standard means for consumers: •  Defining ‘Diamond’: The word ‘diamond’ used alone applies exclusively to natural diamonds.
• Sellers may use qualifiers like ‘natural,’ ‘real,’ ‘genuine,’ or ‘precious’.
• •  Laboratory-Grown Disclosure: Man-made alternates must be explicitly disclosed at all times using only the full terms ‘laboratory-grown diamond’ or ‘laboratory-created diamond’.