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The De Beers Group of Companies today announced that its International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR) will launch a new low cost, high volume synthetic melee screening and referrals testing service in India in October 2015.
The new service will use IIDGR’s industry-leading proprietary technology to support the wider Indian industry in the detection of undisclosed synthetic diamonds.
IIDGR will showcase its range of diamond technology at the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre from 18 to 22 September 2015, with technical research experts on hand to demonstrate the instruments.
Jonathan Kendall, President of IIDGR, said: “Our investments in the development of innovative diamond technologies enable us to support the industry in addressing some of its major challenges.
“We have renowned expertise in the application of diamond technology and India is the world’s largest centre for diamond cutting and polishing. Launching a new low-cost, high volume service in India for screening synthetic melee and testing referrals will support both trade and consumer confidence as more businesses will be able to use our technology to provide greater assurance to their customers.”
For further information on IIDGR melee screening and referral testing, contact: [email protected].
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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. 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. 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.