Until two years ago, most diamonds sold in India were natural. However, these days, lab-grown diamonds have taken over the industry. While the technology to create lab-grown diamonds has existed since the late 20th century, it has only been in the last decade that the process developed enough for lab-grown diamonds to be made and sold as jewelry.
Synthetic diamonds have grown in popularity over the years as a more sustainable and ethical choice than their natural counterparts. They are also attractive for buyers who could otherwise never afford a diamond, being cheaper than those found in mines. In turn, this frees jewelry designers to explore more experimental designs. Furthermore, the human eye alone can no longer differentiate the diamonds manufactured in a laboratory or factory from those mined from the earth.
India has long played a crucial part in the diamond industry, with nine out of 10 diamonds in the world polished in Surat. The Indian government now wants to invest in the lab-grown diamond business. The country already creates around three million lab-grown diamonds each year, roughly equal to 15 percent of total global production. But to further strengthen the diamond sector, the government scrapped a 5 percent tax on imported diamond seeds and announced funding to help the country establish its own diamond seed production. According to Suhagiya, the new developments in the lab-diamond industry would provide jobs to millions.
However, the value of natural diamonds may never go away. Most lab-grown diamonds in India are exported to the U.S. as the demand for natural diamonds persists in the Indian market.
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1. What does the first paragraph say about natural diamonds and lab-grown diamonds?
2. What are the advantages of synthetic diamonds?
3. How many lab-grown diamonds does India grow?
4. What has the government done to further strengthen the diamond sector?
1. Do you like jewels? Which jewels do you prefer (ex. diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, pearls, etc.)? Explain.
2. Do you think it's better to produce diamonds naturally or synthetically? Explain.
3. What are some other things that can be produced in a lab (ex. food, cosmetics, etc.)? Is it better to produce these things in a lab?
4. What is India known for? Explain about the things that makes the country famous or gives it distinction.
Until two years ago, most diamonds sold in India were natural. However, these days, lab-grown diamonds have taken over the industry. While the technology to create lab-grown diamonds has existed since the late 20th century, it has only been in the last decade that the process developed enough for lab-grown diamonds to be made and sold as jewelry.
