The proposed move of the Government of India to label LGDs as “synthetic” has caused a furore, with the LGD segment saying this would not only be unfair, it would greatly damage the credibility of a sector that produces and retails grown diamonds, which are identical to mined diamonds. Suneeta Kaul speaks with Vidita Kochar of Jewelbox, a prominent LGD player, to understand the ramifications of such a proposal.