THE TRUTH ABOUT DIAMONDS

The real value of a diamond was never about its price — it’s about its story, its ethics, and its evolution. Let’s look at the data behind the myth.

1. THE PRICE ILLUSION

For decades, natural diamonds were marketed as forever investments. But modern resale data shows a different truth: most mined diamonds lose between 30–70% of their retail value the moment they’re purchased.

Diamond Type	Retail Price (1.0ct, D Color, VVS1)	Resale Value After Purchase
Natural Diamond (mined)	€8,000	€2,500 – €3,500 (-60%)
Lab-Grown Diamond (Glorion)	€1,600	€1,200 (-25%)

Source: RapNet Market Index, IDEX 2024, Bloomberg Jewelry Value Report

2. RARITY IS NO LONGER REAL

The 20th-century diamond industry built its empire on the illusion of scarcity. But today, over 120 million carats of mined diamonds are produced each year — and corporations often store large reserves to maintain artificial rarity. Technology has now made true perfection possible without destruction.

Each Glorion diamond is atomically identical to a mined diamond — certified by the IGI and GIA, yet created ethically through precision engineering.

3. THE MODERN LUXURY SHIFT

Luxury today isn’t about how rare something is — it’s about how consciously it’s made. Here’s how the two worlds truly compare:

Aspect	Mined Diamond	Lab-Grown Diamond
Origin	Mined from earth, often in conflict zones	Created in controlled ethical labs
Environmental Impact	~250 tons of earth displaced per carat	Near-zero waste, powered by renewable energy
Clarity & Brilliance	Variable, depends on nature	Consistent, flawless perfection
Value Retention	High markup, 50–70% loss	Fair pricing, minimal depreciation

Source: GIA Reports, Bain & Company – Global Diamond Report 2023

4. THE GLORION STANDARD

Glorion represents the new generation of fine jewelry — where technology, design, and ethics merge to form a more conscious form of luxury. Every diamond is certified, conflict-free, and engineered for brilliance — not at the planet’s expense, but for its future.

Glorion. Redefining the Art of Diamonds.