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By John Jeffay
(idexonline.com) - Should lab growns be graded like natural diamonds? It's a simple enough question, but the answer is not so straightforward, as evidenced by three announcements in recent weeks by three labs - all taking different positions.
In short, GIA says no. The 4Cs are no longer relevant for lab growns and it will grade them simply as standard or premium.
