1、COMING OF AGE:THE FUTURE OF LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS 23TABLE OF CONTENTSExecutive Summary 4Preface 6A Brief History of Lab-Grown Diamonds 9Gem Quality Lab-Grown Diamonds 10SPECIAL SECTION:From Growth Spurt to Growing Pains 14Lab-Grown Diamond Symposium Highlights 14Lab-Grown Diamond Evolution 19Lab-Grown

2、Diamonds 22for Next Generation Applications-The Ultimate MaterialFrom Operation Focused 24to Research FocusedKey Recommendations for the Future 26 of the Lab-Grown Diamond IndustryPlatinum SponsorSilver SponsorsEvent Supported byStrategic Partner IGDA Media PartnerDelegate Bag SponsorLanyard Sponsor

3、Ballroom SponsorInternational Logistics SponsorsSymposium Celebration SponsorWi-Fi SponsorGold Sponsors5This publication serves as the first in-depth thought leadership report from Dubai Multi Commodities Centre(DMCC)on the lab-grown diamond(LGD)industry.It discusses how this nascent product will sh

4、ape the Future of Trade,gathering insights from key industry leaders on the opportunities and challenges brought about by LGDs at all levels of the value chain.The lab-grown diamond sector has undergone remarkable growth over the past five years,reaching a global retail sales value of USD 12.24 bill

5、ion in 2022.However,recent growth deceleration coupled with increased production has prompted reflection within the LGD industry about its future trajectory.Against this backdrop,mid-2023 marked a pivotal moment for stakeholders across the LGD value chain to convene and chart a concrete path forward

6、.The inaugural LGD Symposium took place in Dubai,July 2023,hosted by DMCC.The symposium assembled influential industry leaders to explore evolving trends,new applications,and strategic insights beyond the conference setting.The event featured insightful panel discussions addressing critical challeng