February 2024 | Lab Grown Magazine

February 2024 | The Lab Grown Diamond Resource Book 26 Mailed to 24,000 Jewelers Monthly - To advertise call (888) 832-1109 | February 2024 27 Dan Scott is a Brand Architect with New York/metro-based Luxe Licensing, a marketing, video production and licensing agency catering to bespoke clients including Dior, Gucci, Harry Winston, and introducing demi-fine, natural and man-made diamond designs. Dan may be reached by texting + 1 201 294 3697, emailing dans@luxelicensing.com or visiting www.LuxeLicensing.com Dan Scott also operates a non-profit organizatoin: The Mined and Man-made Diamond Alliance (MMDA.world), the only unbiased mined and man-made diamond global group supporting both sides of the diamond and gemstone sector, to build unity, provide research and bridge the diamond divide. MMDA.world hopes to work closely with the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) and the The International Grown Diamond Association (IGDA) Color Me Multi A superior advantage LGD have over natural diamonds is color. Most could never imagine owning a large fancy colored diamond. Hollywood has been busy making the youth of America desire such though. Barbie, a $1.4 billon blockbuster film released in 2023 had a level of on-site protection typically reserved for a US President. This was due to constant wardrobe Left: Margot Robbie wears the famed Chanel ‘95 necklace as Barbie in Warner Brothers fantasy comedy blockbuster. Photo: Leavesden Right: One of Saks Fifth Avenue’s most popular jewelry design is a multi-colored diamond ring by Fabergé changes each featuring larger than life multi-colored diamonds and precious gem jewelry worn by the lead actress. Smart retailers are stocking up on colored LGDs by mirroring some of the world’s most sought after multi- colored diamond jewelry. Offering multi-colored LGD designs with down to earth prices is paying off. While the practice of duplicating a luxury brand’s protected style is ill advised, being inspired by such and selling with integrity is always on the menu. ◆ LGD new comer, Koorosh, was quick to notice the advantages of growing strategic LGD fancies and offering a smart assortment of classic cuts and shapes. Photo: Koorosh