August 2020 - Lab Grown Magazine

August 2020 | LG | The Lab Grown Diamond Resource Book 22 To advertise call (888) 832-1109 | August 2020 23 Russia-based New Diamond Technolo- gies (NDT) announced it has produced a new blue diamond that it calls the world’s largest lab-grown blue diamond, 10.07-ct in a fancy deep blue SI Asscher cut. It is more than twice the size of its prior notable 5.03-ct blue stone. “The 5.03-ct blue was sold to a retailer for US$250,000 in 2019, who in turn sold it to a buyer for an undisclosed amount,” said NDT company president Tamazi  Khikhinashvili. (Photo: GIA) The world’s largest created colorless round, this 6.07-ct H VVS1 LGD was exhibited by  New Diamond Technologies at the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair in 2019. (Photo: NDT) I recently spoke with a senior executive at one of those houses and learned that—while they wish to remain off-the-record for now— they are considering an all-LGD event for 12-carats and above with retail bids starting at no less than $90,000 in early 2021. References ● Klaus P. Prem (21 March 2017) A 155 carat diamond with 92 mm diameter, Presse, Öffentlichkeitsarbeit, Information, Universität Augsburg, IDW– Informationsdienst Wissenschaft, https://idw- online.de/denews670029. ● Stanford’s School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences (25 February 2020) A faster, easier way to build diamond, Science Daily, https://www.sciencedaily.com/ releases/2020/02/200225164219.htm. ● Sulgiye Park, Iwnetim I. Abate, Jin Liu, Chenxu Wang, Jeremy E.P. Dahl, Robert M.K. Carlson, Liuxiang Yang, Vitali B. Prakapenka, Eran Greenberg,Thomas P. Devereaux, Chunjing Jia, Rodney C. Ewing, Wendy L. Mao, Yu Lin (2020) Facile diamond synthesis from lower diamondoids, Science Advances, Vol 6, no 8, eaay9405. ■ Dan Scott is a brand architect with Luxe Licensing, a NYC/Metro brand and marketing agency. Clients include Harry Winston, Chanel, Gucci, and JCK Virtual, as well as up-and-coming fine jewelry and demi-fine brands. Dan welcomes conversation and may be reached at dans@luxelicensing.com or by visiting www.luxelicensing.com . Advertise Here for $275/per month 2.875”W x 2.125”H $275 Advertise Here for $275/per month 2.875”W x 2.125”H $275 An Epitome of Modern Luxury. 54 West 47th Street, New York NY - 10036 Cell: +1 (718) 407 9009 | Phone: +1 (212) 221 4400 Email: labgrown@diamspark.com Discover our extensive collection of high-quality Lab-grown Diamonds