A Glittering Green Gesture: Mr. Modi’s Lab-Grown Diamond Gift to Jill Biden
A Glittering Green Gesture: Mr. Modi’s Lab-Grown Diamond Gift to Jill Biden In a remarkable display of diplomacy and eco-consciousness, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India presented a 7.5ct green colour lab-grown diamond to First Lady Jill Biden during his state visit to the United States of America. The green lab-created diamond which was gifted by him on June 22, 2023, was certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and is said to be worth over $1 million. The diamond industry is hailing this gesture by Mr Modi as it is seen as India’s commitment to sustainable practices in the fine jewellery space. Unlike the natural diamonds that are mined from nature, Lab-grown diamonds are GROWN (yes! You read it correctly) in laboratories. Surprised or shocked?! Using a similar chemical process that naturally occurs in the earth, lab-grown diamonds are created. They are […]