IIDGR Launches Grading Service in Far East, Middle East, India and Europe
February 22, 16
(IDEX Online News) – The De Beers Group of Companies announced that its in-house laboratory, the International Institute of Diamond Grading and Research (IIDGR), has launched its grading service in several global locations.
The function will be available in the Far East, Middle East, India and Europe, following an initial test pilot service. Grading will be available for all colors, sizes, shapes and qualities, but will be limited to natural, untreated diamonds. IIDGR laboratories in Belgium, India and UK will carry out the grading service.
“Our service aims to provide diamantaires with total peace of mind when it comes to grading. The innovative technology solutions developed in-house at De Beers enable us to provide an extremely accurate and consistent service and our leading capabilities in diamond verification provides customers with an additional layer of confidence,” said IIDGR president Jonathan Kendall.
“When considering our grading service alongside our range of detection equipment and our melee testing service, IIDGR is breaking new ground in providing top quality, innovative, competitively priced and highly reliable diamond services.”
The organization will present further information at the forthcoming Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl show from March 1-5.