{"id":871,"date":"2022-10-15T19:33:05","date_gmt":"2022-10-15T19:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcalusa.com\/blog\/?p=871"},"modified":"2024-01-31T02:10:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T02:10:20","slug":"stuller-inc-gcal-discover-the-benefits-of-8x-lab-grown-diamonds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gcalusa.com\/blog\/stuller-inc-gcal-discover-the-benefits-of-8x-lab-grown-diamonds\/","title":{"rendered":"Stuller, Inc. + GCAL: Discover The Benefits of 8X\u00ae Lab-Grown Diamonds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"GCAL Stuller Webinar   Oct 2022\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LY1qE8SQDdE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As lab grown diamonds continue their rise in popularity and sales growth, differentiation has become essential for retail jewelers. This is especially true in the premium, high margin product category. &nbsp;In this joint webinar, Stuller and GCAL will provide retailers the understanding and &#8220;script&#8221; to close more sales, and successfully sell the added value benefits of GCAL 8X\u00ae premium cut lab-grown diamonds. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stuller, Inc. Senior Diamond Director Carl Lehnhardt and Senior Director of Diamond and Gemstone, Merchandising Heather Fontenot will reveal the company\u2019s perspective and strategy on why they have embraced GCAL certified 8X\u00ae premium cut lab grown diamonds.&nbsp; Along with the benefits of buying lab grown diamonds from Stuller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe began to recognize that the midstream lab grown market\nwas following the familiar diamond wholesale philosophy of not adding value,\njust rushing to the bottom on price. Just as Lab grown has become a disruptor\nin the traditional fine jewelry space, 8x, with the technology and\ncraftsmanshipbehind it, sets a new standard for diamond cutting that\nonly a few can achieve. To rise above the race to the bottom we must embrace\nand promote a premium product. 8x is the answer!\u201d<em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GCAL Chief Operating Office Angelo Palmieri and Senior Research\nGemologist Sharrie Woodring will take\nwebinar attendees on a laboratory tour of the complex 8X diamond certification\nprocess.&nbsp; They will explain the strict\ncutting parameters required to qualify as 8X Round, 8X Princess, and 8X Oval, covering\nall the features and benefits of 8X so you can increase sales of these\nexceptionally cut diamonds.&nbsp; This will\ninclude the interactive digital certificate, with its high-res images, videos,\nand light performance analysis of each 8X diamond that is certified.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\nare thrilled that Stuller has selected GCAL 8X as their premium cut lab grown\ndiamond\u201d, explained Angelo.&nbsp; \u201c8X provides\nthe true differentiation that every retail jeweler is seeking in this increasingly\ncompetitive market segment.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please join Stuller and GCAL on\nWednesday, October 19<sup>th<\/sup> at 1:00 CST (2:00 EST), for this exclusive,\ninformative webinar. &nbsp;Please click on the\nlink below to register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About\n8X: GCAL\ncertified 8X\u00ae Cut Grade Diamonds must achieve excellent grades in all eight\naspects of cut quality.&nbsp; 8X\nis currently available in Round, Oval and Princess shapes.&nbsp; Additional shapes will be released soon.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NOTES TO EDITORS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About\nStuller<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1970, Matthew Stuller founded Stuller Inc. headquartered\nin Lafayette, Louisiana. The prime manufacturer provides a wide range of goods\nand services for jewelry professionals worldwide. Stuller\u2019s core product\ncategories include bridal jewelry, wedding bands, fine jewelry, mountings,\ndiamonds, gemstones, findings, metals, tools, packaging, and digital solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About GCAL \/\nGem Certification &amp; Assurance Lab<\/strong>: GCAL, the innovative, state-of-the-art gemstone laboratory\nthat created 8X\u00ae, the ultimate diamond cut grade,\nprotects consumers, retailers, and manufacturers with a unique suite of\ncertification, identification and forensic services for lab grown and natural\ndiamonds, gemstones, and jewelry. GCAL\u2019s mission is to provide the most\naccurate and consistent gemological services with uncompromising integrity and\nunparalleled customer care. GCAL remains the only gem lab in the world to stand\nbehind their grading with a zero tolerance, money-backed consumer guarantee.\nGuaranteed certificates also include Gemprint\u00ae fingerprint image, Cut Grades on\nall diamond shapes, Light Performance and Photomicrography. GCAL is the only\ngem lab in the world to have earned the prestigious ISO 17025 Forensic\nAccreditation, and the first diamond lab in the world to achieve SCS Global\nServices Accreditation. For more information, please visit GCAL at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcalusa.com\">www.gcalusa.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As lab grown diamonds continue their rise in popularity and sales growth, differentiation has become essential for retail jewelers. 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