May 2023 | Lab Grown Magazine

May 2023 | The Lab Grown Diamond Resource Book 30 Mailed to 24,000 Jewelers Monthly - To advertise call (888) 832-1109 | May 2023 31 Sustenance and Sustainability Canada-based man-made diamond retailers likePolarDiamonds andLuxury Diamonds joins competing companies such as the Fair Trade Jewelry Company (FTJCo) on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG). Taking a serious public stance on responsibly sourced materials and eco- friendly growing processes is capital in Canada, FTJCo responsibly sourced ‘Oro Verde’ gold from Colombia, the precursor to Fairtrade-certified gold. But, retailer interest in responsibly- sourced gold was low at the time. Confident that the consumer demand was evident and expected to grow, the FTJCo founders pivoted to take their business directly to consumers. FTJCo has addressed the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on gender equality, mining supply chain and carbon-neutral LGD growth processes. 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) The Canadian retailer is known for an executive staff of females with a company- wide team of 90% women- identifying. This type of ESG and gender- specific employee relations rates high with consumers worldwide. Frequently featured on local media, FTJCo doesn’t make their own diamonds but represents such online and off. O Canada! There’s more to learn about Canada’s progressive LGD global reach, which will be published in subsequent issues. For now, we should celebrate the country’s dedication to forward-thinking and socially responsible LGD practices. History proves Canada has taken a respected lead in specific LGD and related ESG-focused ventures. A noted accomplishment for the country as acknowledged worldwide. ◊ The radiance of a well-cut LGD diamond represented by FTJCo. Photo: Charles Protz