November 2022 | Lab Grown Magazine

November 2022 | The Lab Grown Diamond Resource Book 22 To advertise call (888) 832-1109 | Novmber 2022 23 Dan Scott is the founder and brand architect of New York/metro’s Luxe Licensing, a digital original content production facility, marketing and licensing agency catering to established, newly launched or relaunched luxury and demi- fine brands. Current and past clients include Chanel, Gucci, Harry Winston, Studio by Henry Dunay, Crevoshay, Tess Sholom Designs and other non-jewelry based properties. Dan welcomes conversation and may be reached through www. LuxeLicensing.com, dans@luxelicensing.com or texting +1 201 294 3697 . mining at UK investment bank Panmure Gordon. Hodgson mostly cited complaints against jewelers selling LGDs over natural. Presented as a non-bias diamond analyst, Hodgson called out retail jewelers for allegedly concocting negative natural diamond narratives as they “push lab-grown versus natural goods.” To hear him retell it, visit: tinyurl.com/RapaportDiamondPodcast0922 The communication between retail and consumer within diamonds is special and sensitive. It should also be truthful, obviously. This conversation surrounds a major life change… one that merges with another person. Consider reframing sales talks. Move from a monologue to a couple’s dialogue. After all, you are part of a highly symbolic time in the life of two people. Your diamond discussion should lead to wedding bands as well. We all know engagement rings are the catalyst to forming a lifelong customer whatever the diamond type. ◊ Offering a new kind of LGD green story, Wolf & Badger’s shows non- binary LGD fashion jewelry referencing cannabis iconography by Erbert Chong in 18k gold and platinum. Photo: Luxe Licensing