The International Grown Diamond Association (IGDA) has launched IGDA 2.0, a completely revamped version aimed at supporting and serving the rapidly growing lab-created diamond industry.
Dick Garard, executive director, IGDA said, “IGDA 2.0 will provide focused services to support the growing number of global lab-grown diamond companies. We have an aggressive strategic plan that begins with the involvement of the entire global lab-grown diamond industry, many longtime supporters, and the welcome addition of newer, younger members.”
Launching its new website, IGDA 2.0 announced a new wide-ranging board of advisors, distribution of a new consumer point of sale and promotional materials, sales associates training, and a newly established network of international chapters, including educating consumers and promoting lab-created diamonds internationally.
IGDA was initially established in 2016 as a nonprofit group to serve as the centre for education, communication, and development of the lab-created diamonds industry worldwide.
Aruna Gaitonde, Editor in Chief fo Asian Bureau, Rough&Polished
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