The Gemological Institute of America has introduced a new pricing structure for its quality assurance service, which helps jewellers detect treated and synthetic diamonds.
RAPAPORT. De Beers is working on a new testing machine for screening some of the tiniest melee diamonds, claiming the move will help the industry spot synthetic stones more efficiently.
The new instrument will enable fast and automated verification of up to 3,600 stones per hour in the.
Pandora will introduce lab-grown diamonds in North America later this month following a trial in the UK, the jewelry retailer announced Tuesday.The line will be available from August 25 across 269 of its stores in the US and Canada, as well as online, the company said. Prices will start at.
RAPAPORT. The State Bank of India (SBI) has begun financing synthetics producers and is thought to be the country’s first lender to draw up a formal policy for the sector.The government-owned bank will fund purchases of equipment such as growing machines, a source at SBI told Rapaport News.
The Texas-based producer of lab-created diamonds explains its new supply deal with HRA Group.
RAPAPORT. Long-term supply deals for lab-grown diamonds are coming in thick and fast. Trade buyers want to lock in the best goods, and only a limited number of producers can grow high-quality.