Coverage dated September 22, 2026 to September 25, 2026
Report: Lab-grown diamonds reach 51% of new engagement rings in 2026
Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
For the first time, more than half of newly appraised engagement rings hold a lab-grown center stone. That is the headline finding of The BriteCo Jewelry, Diamond & Watch Price Index 2026, the first edition of a new annual report from BriteCo, a leading jewelry and watch insurance provider.
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For the first time, more than half of newly appraised engagement rings hold a lab-grown center stone. That is the headline finding of The BriteCo Jewelry, Diamond & Watch Price Index 2026, the first edition of a new annual report from BriteCo, a leading jewelry and watch insurance provider.
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