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The De Beers Group of Companies today announced that its International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR) will reveal details of an upgraded DiamondView™ instrument at GIA GemFest in Basel on Sunday, 22nd March 2015.
DiamondView™ is part of the suite of IIDGR verification technology. The instrument generates a surface fluorescence image on any stone being tested, providing information on growth history from which synthetics can be identified.
The upgraded DiamondView™ instrument incorporates easy-to-change filters to aid user interpretation of fluorescence images and the detection of synthetics. The addition of filtering to the fluorescence image can enhance synthetic-specific features, making detection easier. DiamondView™ filtering is particularly useful for identifying synthetics produced by the Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) process.
Jonathan Kendall, IIDGR President, said: “This upgrade to the DiamondView™ instrument represents the latest step in our continued investment in synthetic detection technology and consumer confidence. Maintaining trust in diamonds is crucial, so we are pleased to introduce this upgrade to DiamondView™ and we will continue to invest in technology to support confidence in diamonds throughout the value chain.”
The latest version of the DiamondView™ instrument will be available to purchase via www.iidgr.com from June 2015.
CONTACT
David Johnson
Tel +44 (0) 20 7430 3434
[email protected]
Lynette Gould
The De Beers Group of Companies today announced that its International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR) will reveal details of an upgraded DiamondView™ instrument at GIA GemFest in Basel on Sunday, 22nd March 2015.
DiamondView™ is part of the suite of IIDGR verification technology. The instrument generates a surface fluorescence image on any stone being tested, providing information on growth history from which synthetics can be identified.
The upgraded DiamondView™ instrument incorporates easy-to-change filters to aid user interpretation of fluorescence images and the detection of synthetics. The addition of filtering to the fluorescence image can enhance synthetic-specific features, making detection easier. DiamondView™ filtering is particularly useful for identifying synthetics produced by the Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) process.
Jonathan Kendall, IIDGR President, said: “This upgrade to the DiamondView™ instrument represents the latest step in our continued investment in synthetic detection technology and consumer confidence. Maintaining trust in diamonds is crucial, so we are pleased to introduce this upgrade to DiamondView™ and we will continue to invest in technology to support confidence in diamonds throughout the value chain.”
The latest version of the DiamondView™ instrument will be available to purchase via www.iidgr.com from June 2015.
CONTACT
David Johnson
Tel +44 (0) 20 7430 3434
[email protected]
Lynette Gould
Tel +44 (0) 20 7430 3434
[email protected]
ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIAMOND GRADING & RESEARCH
The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research has been established by The De Beers Group of Companies to provide a premium service and proprietary equipment to the diamond industry. Based in the UK, Belgium and India, and run by the world’s top diamond experts, the International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research offers a range of expert services and specialises in the development of industry-leading verification instruments. The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research works only on diamonds that meet the requirements of the United Nations’ mandated World Diamond Council Kimberley Process. This exclusivity inspires confidence among diamantaires and, ultimately, the consumers they serve. For further information about the International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research visit www.iidgr.com.
ABOUT THE DE BEERS GROUP OF COMPANIES
De Beers is a member of the Anglo American group. Established in 1888, De Beers is the world’s leading diamond company with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining and marketing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers employs more than 20,000 people (directly and as contractors) across the diamond pipeline, and is the world’s largest diamond producer by value, with mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. As part of the company’s operating philosophy, the people of De Beers are committed to Living up to Diamonds by making a lasting contribution to the communities in which they live and work, and transforming natural resources into shared national wealth. For further information about De Beers visit www.debeersgroup.com
Tel +44 (0) 20 7430 3434
[email protected]
ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIAMOND GRADING & RESEARCH
The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research has been established by The De Beers Group of Companies to provide a premium service and proprietary equipment to the diamond industry. Based in the UK, Belgium and India, and run by the world’s top diamond experts, the International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research offers a range of expert services and specialises in the development of industry-leading verification instruments. The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research works only on diamonds that meet the requirements of the United Nations’ mandated World Diamond Council Kimberley Process. This exclusivity inspires confidence among diamantaires and, ultimately, the consumers they serve. For further information about the International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research visit www.iidgr.com.
ABOUT THE DE BEERS GROUP OF COMPANIES
De Beers is a member of the Anglo American group. Established in 1888, De Beers is the world’s leading diamond company with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining and marketing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers employs more than 20,000 people (directly and as contractors) across the diamond pipeline, and is the world’s largest diamond producer by value, with mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. As part of the company’s operating philosophy, the people of De Beers are committed to Living up to Diamonds by making a lasting contribution to the communities in which they live and work, and transforming natural resources into shared national wealth. For further information about De Beers visit www.debeersgroup.com