If you’ve bought a piece of fine jewelry containing a diamond in recent years, you’ve likely encountered a more affordable option in a lab-grown diamond — especially if you were in the market for an engagement ring. ...
Read MoreIf you’ve bought a piece of fine jewelry containing a diamond in recent years, you’ve likely encountered a more affordable option in a lab-grown diamond — especially if you were in the market for an engagement ring. ...
Read MoreSCS Global Services, the San Francisco–based company that offers “sustainably rated” certifications for lab-grown and natural diamonds, has named Brilliant Earth veteran Katherine Weymouth (pictured) director of its jewelry program....
Read MoreTo speak, or not to speak—that is not the question. We all know educational and informational dialogue with our customers is key to closing a sale. But how do you make sure empowered and well-meaning people in your jewelry store or business are not misspeaking or accidentally misrepresenting the truth?...
Read MoreNew York City – Bliss Lau is pleased to announce the launch of its Fairmined Gold Collection, available for viewing and purchase at their studio located at 195 Chrystie St. 603F, NYC 10002 or online at www.blisslau.com. Bliss Lau is known for its custom fine jewelry pieces, designed with a passion for beauty, quality, and ethical responsibility. The launch of their Fairmined Gold Collection is a testament to their commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing. The Fairmined Gold Collection features SCS Certified lab diamonds and ethically-sourced metals, mined by certified artisanal and small-scale mining organizations. Bliss Lau believes that by supporting these communities, they can help create sustainable economic development and empower those who work in the mining industry....
Read MoreThe Antwerp offices of the International Gemological Institute (IGI) have been declared carbon neutral according to PAS 2060 standards by SCS Global Services, a world leader in third-party sustainability certification....
Read MoreSustainability – A big word with a lot of meaning. In October I had the pleasure to go to the Vogue Next Event in Munich. Tomorrow revolves around sustainability, digitization, diversity and courage for visions. And it was precisely these topics that prominent guests and experts at the Vogue Next Event spoke about, among other things, how sustainability can be lived in fashion....
Read MoreMeylor Global, an international producer and supplier of high pressure, high temperature (HPHT) laboratory grown diamonds, announced that it has been accredited under the SCS 007 Jewelry Sustainability Standard – Sustainability Rated Diamonds, and that its laboratory grown diamonds are now certified as sustainability rated. Each certified diamond will come with a unique Certificate of Sustainability that describes its sustainability journey and achievement....
Read MoreThe global jewellery brand is thrilled to announce it is the first major jeweller in Australia & New Zealand to become an Accredited Retailer for Certified Sustainable Laboratory-Created Diamonds....
Read MoreAs the jewelry world’s most diverse (over 1,800 exhibitors) and popular (over 17,000 registered visitors) trade event, JCK delivered daily doses of new jewelry design trends, networking blow-outs and timely insights from June 8 – 13th. What’s more, the Luxury show-within-the-JCK show for affluent retailers glittered with fashion-forward and rare designs, while the GEMS exposition lured thousands who admired and purchased highest quality gemstones, pearls and other treasures. Many compelling booths in the GEMS realm were curated by members of The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA), which returned to JCK, having been away since 2019....
Read MoreUS-based Fenix Diamonds has bolstered the sustainability element of its premium-quality lab-grown diamonds by obtaining an international accreditation and upgrading its LGD narrative. Fenix Diamonds has steadily gained prominence in the lab-grown diamond (LGD) space since its inception in 2018, thanks to responsible business practices, ethically produced stones and its relentless desire to continuously innovate in the LGD field. The company recently obtained the SCS-007 Jewelry Sustainability Standard – Sustainability Rated Diamonds certification from SCS Global Services, making it a globally accredited producer and handler of “Certified Sustainability Rated Diamonds.”...
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