The International Grown Diamond Association (IGDA) has announced the addition of eight new members, taking its total membership to 19. With this, the association, which was formed in February by diamond growers, lab-grown diamond distributors, suppliers, retailers and technical experts, now has a presence in eight countries, IGDA said in a recent statement.

The new members are Numined Diamonds, Fair Trade Jewellery Co., The Gold Concept Jewelry and Design, Caraxy, M. Geller, Schubach Enterprises, D.NEA and DM Gems India.

The association was founded in February by IIa Technologies, Microwave Enterprises, Washington Diamonds, New Diamond Technology, Scio Diamond, Golcondia, Pure Grown Diamonds, Polished Diamond Company, Diamond Foundry, MiaDonna & Company and Chatham Created Gems & Diamonds,

Patron Member and secretary general, Richard Garard who is also the CEO of the Microwave Enterprises, (US) said, “With nearly 20 lab-grown diamond companies registered as IGDA members, we now have lab-grown diamond companies from the US, China, Singapore, India, Philippines, Russia, Canada and HongKong which truly makes us an international industry platform.”

The not-for-profit body intends to represent the lab-grown diamond industry, promote lab-grown diamonds as a new choice and create awareness about various unique qualities and applications of lab-grown diamonds.