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Fortune
Prarthana Prakash

Forget bling, De Beers has found a surprising use for lab-grown diamonds outside of luxury jewelry, and business is booming

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De Beers is synonymous with diamonds, having coined the phrase “Diamonds are forever” back in 1947. 

However, the company’s own business in precious stones has been in jeopardy following mining giant Anglo-American’s decision earlier this year to spin off the business and with the rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds among Gen Z.

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