GEMSWORLD | 22 | 2024 INSIGHT 精辟洞见 Prospects are glowing for lab-grown emeralds as buyers increasingly favour new and exciting products in the gemstone and jewellery trade, according to Hong Kong-based Inter-Pacific Holdings Ltd. In fact, lab-grown emeralds are poised to follow the growth trajectory of lab-grown diamonds (LGD) and fulfil a growing requirement for green lab-grown gems, revealed Inter-Pacific Director Louis Lo. The company is currently developing new, more natural-looking lab-grown emeralds that display a “jardin” appearance in response to soaring demand for such stones. Current lab-grown emeralds in the market are deemed too clean and glass-like, noted Lo. The term “jardin” is commonly used to describe the profusion of inclusions inside natural emeralds. Inter-Pacific’s new jardin-quality lab-grown emeralds were originally scheduled for official launch in the second half of 2023, but production is proving to be more challenging than expected. Lo explained, “The selling point of these new Biron hydrothermal emeralds are inclusions that mimic those appearing in natural stones. Unfortunately, we are experiencing some difficulties since the production process is quite complex. Only a very low percentage of production comes out with the desired quality.” Inter-Pacific will need more time to perfect the product and is looking at unveiling it during the second half of 2024, continued Lo. The stones mainly range from 2 carats to 5 carats, with limited production of sizes up to 10 carats. The new stones are priced at a premium over usual versions as these require a more intricate method to produce. Inter-Pacific’s new Biron hydrothermal emeralds are aimed at jewellers that manufacture higher-end jewellery with superior, natural-looking lab-grown gemstones, said A growing preference for innovative product options could propel demand for lab-grown emeralds, presenting lush opportunities for growth in this emerging category. 市场对创新产品趋之若鹜，或会驱动 实验室培育祖母绿的需求，为这个新兴类别打造巨大潜力。 sees solid demand for lab-grown emeralds Inter-Pacific 泛洋控股窥见实验室培育祖母绿庞大商机 18-karat gold pendants and ring with new Biron hydrothermal emeralds from Inter-Pacific Holdings Ltd; polished Biron hydrothermal emerald with a ‘jardin’ appearance; 泛洋控股有限公司的18K金吊坠 及戒指，镶嵌新型Biron水热法合成祖母绿；经抛光的Biron水热法合成祖母绿，蕴含“花园”内含物
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