Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted an eco-friendly lab-grown diamond to US First Lady Jill Biden during his recent visit to the United States. The 7.5-carat diamond was grown in a lab in Surat, India, and it is certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
Lab-grown diamonds are created in a controlled environment, using the same chemical elements as mined diamonds. However, they are grown much faster than mined diamonds, and they do not require the same environmental impact.
The diamond was presented to Jill Biden in a Kashmiri papier-mâché box. The box is made from recycled paper and it is decorated with traditional Kashmiri motifs.
The gift is a symbol of the growing relationship between India and the United States, and it is also a nod to India's commitment to sustainability.
lab-grown diamonds are becoming increasingly popular as they are seen as a more sustainable alternative to mined diamonds. Lab-grown diamonds are created in a controlled environment using a process called chemical vapour deposition. This process uses heat and pressure to create a diamond that is chemically and optically identical to a mined diamond.
These eco-friendly diamonds are also often more affordable than mined diamonds, and they are available in a wider range of colours and sizes. As a result, they are becoming a popular choice for jewellery and other applications.