Natural, lab-grown gems to take seperate shelves
Türkiye has introduced new rules requiring jewelers to clearly distinguish laboratory-grown gemstones from natural stones, as part of an effort to improve consumer transparency in the jewelry sector.
The regulation, published in the Official Gazette, establishes stricter standards for the sale, labeling and marketing of precious stones produced in laboratory environments.
Under the new rules, gemstones that are not naturally formed may no longer be offered for sale unless they are explicitly identified using terms such as “synthetic,” “laboratory-grown,” “artificially produced,” or another equivalent designation approved by the Trade Ministry. These descriptions must be displayed prominently on product labels, certificates, invoices, e-commerce listings, advertisements and promotional materials so that consumers can easily recognize the nature of the product.
The regulation also introduces changes to retail practices. Synthetic gemstones and natural precious stones will be required to be displayed in separate showcases or designated sections within jewelry stores. Online retailers will likewise have to list natural and laboratory-produced stones under separate product categories.
