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Lab Diamond Grading in 2026: A Clear Guide for UK Buyers

Lab Diamond Grading in 2026: A Clear Guide for UK Buyers After Diamonds Advice & Buying Guides     •     May 8, 2026, 1:18 pm Quick AnswerIn 2026, UK buyers will usually see lab-grown diamonds graded in one of two ways. Many still come with detailed 4Cs reports, commonly from IGI. GIA now uses a simpler Premium or Standard… Annette Ferdinandsen’s jewelry is spring incarnate. Diamonds in the Library     •     April 1, 2025, 2:00 pm I’ve admired Annette Ferdinandsen’s jewelry for quite a while, but I only recently had the opportunity to see her work in person. And yes – I took pictures! Annette Ferdinandsen’s jewelry is spring… What I’m Reading Vol. 128. Diamonds in the Library     •     March 11, 2025, 2:00 pm Hello darlings, There’s finally a hint of spring in the air and I could not be happier about it!! I’m not a winter...

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