De Beers to Launch Melee Screening Service in India

(IDEX Online News) – The De Beers Group announced that its International Institute of Diamond Grading and Research (IIDGR) will launch a high volume lab-grown melee screening and referrals testing service in India next month.

IIGDR is showcasing its technology at the Hong Kong Gem and Jewellery Fair, with technical experts on-hand to explain how the instruments can be used to detect undeclared lab-grown diamonds and simulants.

“Our investments in the development of innovative diamond technologies enable us to support the industry in addressing some of its major challenges,” said IIDGR president Jonathan Kendall.

“We have renowned expertise in the application of diamond technology and India is the world’s largest center 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,” he added.