International Gemological Institute

Kendra Scott Introduces Lab Grown Diamond Collection

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kendra Scott, the celebrated lifestyle brand known for its design, material innovation, and founding philosophy of "Family, Fashion, and Philanthropy," today announced the debut of its Lab Grown Diamond Collection. Thoughtfully designed in Austin, Texas, and inspired by the brand's ambition to deliver accessible styles, the new collection marks Kendra Scott's latest endeavor expanding its offering to include fine diamond styles at a more attainable price point.

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  • Company expands product assortment with newest collection, offering fine jewelry styles specifically designed for everyday
    AUSTIN, Texas, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kendra Scott, the celebrated lifestyle brand known for its design, material innovation, and founding philosophy of "Family, Fashion, and Philanthropy," today announced the debut of its Lab Grown Diamond Collection.
  • "We're excited to introduce our Lab Grown Collection, a natural category addition as we continue to progress as a lifestyle brand and offer our customers another dynamic reason to shop with us," said Founder, Executive Chairwoman, and Chief Creative Officer Kendra Scott.
  • "With lab grown diamond fine jewelry, our customers have the option to invest in forever pieces at more accessible price points.
  • We can ensure that every style in the Lab Grown Collection offers the same material craftsmanship, expertise and insight that is synonymous with the Kendra Scott brand," said Scott.

SWAROVSKI CREATED DIAMONDS LAUNCHES NEW 'GALAXY' COLLECTION

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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Now with Swarovski Created Diamonds, we delight our customers with the diamonds of the future.

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  • Now with Swarovski Created Diamonds, we delight our customers with the diamonds of the future.
  • Swarovski Created Diamonds are 100% identical to mined diamonds – the only difference is how they originate.
  • Its debut Swarovski Created Diamonds collections have been available in the US and Canada since 2022.
  • This will be followed by the global roll-out of Swarovski Created Diamonds collections across all flagship stores and key markets.

SWAROVSKI'S CREATED DIAMONDS COLLECTION GOES GLOBAL, REINFORCED BY A COLLABORATION WITH THE INTERNATIONAL GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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The 'Galaxy' collection will be unveiled at the launch of Swarovski's new 5th Avenue flagship store in New York this Fall.

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  • The 'Galaxy' collection will be unveiled at the launch of Swarovski's new 5th Avenue flagship store in New York this Fall.
  • This coincides with the announcement of a partnership with the International Gemological Institute (IGI), which will certify all laboratory grown diamonds in Swarovski's 'Galaxy' collection.
  • Our partnership with IGI will guarantee the quality of each stone in our forthcoming Swarovski Created Diamonds collections, enhancing consumer trust and confidence during our global roll out."
  • Swarovski Created Diamonds are 100% identical to mined diamonds – the only difference is how they originate.

IGI Certifies History Making 50.25 Carat Lab Grown Diamond

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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ANTWERP, Belgium, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has analyzed and certified a 50.25 carat polished lab grown diamond, the first to surpass the significant 'half-century' mark in carat weight. Produced by Ethereal Green Diamond LLP (Ethereal Green), this newly created gemstone represents a landmark achievement in the lab grown diamond sector.

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  • ANTWERP, Belgium, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has analyzed and certified a 50.25 carat polished lab grown diamond, the first to surpass the significant 'half-century' mark in carat weight.
  • Produced by Ethereal Green Diamond LLP (Ethereal Green), this newly created gemstone represents a landmark achievement in the lab grown diamond sector.
  • "As the pioneer of lab grown diamond grading, IGI is honored to certify milestone achievements," stated Tehmasp Printer, President and Managing Director of IGI India.
  • Attendees are invited to join IGI for two JCK Talks sessions: ' Lab Grown Diamond 101 (and beyond) ' on Thursday, June 1 from 5:00-5:45 pm in room 101, Expo Level I, and ' Lab Grown Diamond Updates ' on Saturday, June 3, from 10:00-10:45 am, Expo Level II Showcase Stage.

WD Lab Grown Diamonds Promotes Mike Grunza to CEO

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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WD Lab Grown Diamonds (WD), a leading producer of large, ultra-high-quality laboratory grown diamonds for the jewelry, scientific and industrial markets has promoted Mike Grunza to CEO as part of WDs leadership succession plan.

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  • WD Lab Grown Diamonds (WD), a leading producer of large, ultra-high-quality laboratory grown diamonds for the jewelry, scientific and industrial markets has promoted Mike Grunza to CEO as part of WDs leadership succession plan.
  • Grunza previously served as CEO of Form Technologies, a Charlotte, N.C., global process engineering and materials forming company since 2020.
  • Based in the Washington D.C. area and founded in 2008, WD Lab Grown Diamonds is a market leader in Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) diamonds, with its diamonds certified by the International Gemological Institute, among other labs.
  • WD Lab Grown Diamonds is the exclusive licensee of a portfolio of patents covering single crystal CVD diamond growth technology developed by The Carnegie Institution of Washington.

Luxury Alternative Investment Platform, LUXUS, Announces the IPO of the $1.5M Golden Dahlia Ring

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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LUXUS, the worlds first luxury alternative investment platform specializing in precious gems and high jewelry, announces its second IPO, the Golden Dahlia, a rare Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond ring with a market capitalization of $1.5M, selling at $300 per share.

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  • LUXUS, the worlds first luxury alternative investment platform specializing in precious gems and high jewelry, announces its second IPO, the Golden Dahlia, a rare Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond ring with a market capitalization of $1.5M, selling at $300 per share.
  • With LUXUS second IPO, investors now have the opportunity to partake in fractional ownership of these rare assets.
  • Additionally, the high inflationary market environment and geopolitical instability make ultra rare assets like the Golden Dahlia challenging to procure.
  • LUXUS is the first alternative investment platform built around the mission to empower everyone to invest in luxury assets.

Diamond Standard Closes $30 Million Series A Investment Round Led by Left Lane Capital and Horizon Kinetics

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Standard Co., developer of the world's only regulator-approved diamond commodities, today announced the closing of a $30 million investment round co-led by Left Lane Capital and Horizon Kinetics .

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Standard Co., developer of the world's only regulator-approved diamond commodities, today announced the closing of a $30 million investment round co-led by Left Lane Capital and Horizon Kinetics .
  • With the recent launch of the Diamond Standard Bar and Diamond Standard Fund , additional production capacity is needed to meet rapidly growing investor demand.
  • "The Diamond Standard offerings are a perfect fit for the contrarian, innovation, value and inflation protection goals of Horizon Kinetics and like-minded investors," said Murray Stahl, Co-Founder & CEO of Horizon Kinetics.
  • Left Lane Capital has made investments into some of the most promising internet and consumer technology companies in four continents.

Luxury Alternative Investment Platform, LUXUS, Announces Third-Party Valuation Partnership with the International Gemological Institute (IGI)

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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LUXUS, the first luxury alternative investment platform specializing in precious gems and high jewelry, announces today its partnership with the International Gemological Institute (IGI), the leader in jewelry grading.

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  • LUXUS, the first luxury alternative investment platform specializing in precious gems and high jewelry, announces today its partnership with the International Gemological Institute (IGI), the leader in jewelry grading.
  • Additionally, IGI offers educational training on jewelry grading, gemology, and the diamond industry, through webinars, e-learning courses, and in-person classes.
  • LUXUS is the first alternative investment platform built around the mission to empower everyone to invest in luxury assets.
  • The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has 20 laboratories and 14 education facilities in major diamond and jewelry centers around the world.

IGI certifies world's largest Lab Grown Diamond: 30 carats

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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MUMBAI, India, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Gemological Institute- IGI, analyzed and graded the 'Pride of India,' a 30.18 carat, laboratory grown diamond, world's largest post- grown till date. The Emerald cut lab grown diamond from Ethereal Green Diamond LLP is all set to be exhibited at the Venetian JCK Las Vegas show, Nevada, from the 10th to 13th of June, 2022. Pioneer in the laboratory grown diamond certification arena, IGI has been at the forefront developing technology to grade the creation with precision and integrity.

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  • MUMBAI, India, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The International Gemological Institute- IGI, analyzed and graded the 'Pride of India,' a 30.18 carat, laboratory grown diamond, world's largest post- grown till date.
  • Pioneer in the laboratory grown diamond certification arena, IGI has been at the forefront developing technology to grade the creation with precision and integrity.
  • Ethereal Green Diamond LLP has been creating pathways to become a leading global producer of large and high-quality lab grown diamonds and thereby creating opportunities in the laboratory grown diamond industry.
  • IGI also certified a 14.6 carat 'Freedom of India' diamond in August, 2021 grown by Ethereal Green Diamond LLP which was the largest lab-grown diamond at the time.

IGI grades 3 exquisite lab grown creations for Greenlab's sustainable project

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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MUMBAI, India, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Gemological Institute-IGI, graded 3 Lab grown diamonds of 27.27carat, 20.24 carat and 15.16 carats grown at Greenlab Diamonds LLP as a part of their project towards "sustainable and affordable luxury." With constant advancement in technology coupled with companies aiming at creating diamonds that can be both affordable yet feel opulent, is the future of next generation buying. Greenlab's top notch expertise and modern techniques have truly created a benchmark, even more, surpassing their very own standards.

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  • The lab grown producer has surpassed the benchmark in the lab grown category, globally.
  • MUMBAI, India, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Gemological Institute-IGI, graded 3 Lab grown diamonds of 27.27carat, 20.24 carat and 15.16 carats grown at Greenlab Diamonds LLP as a part of their project towards "sustainable and affordable luxury."
  • OM, the Marquise step cut 27.27 carat diamond was named, after the vision Greenlab has to project India to become the leading name in the lab grown arena, making OM is the WORLD'S LARGEST Lab Grown polished diamond.
  • With IGI's revolutionary technology onboard, it has become easier to grade lab grown diamonds for the evolution of the lab grown category, worldwide.