International Institute of Diamond Grading and Research (IIDGR), which is part of the De Beers Group, will provide low-cost, high-volume melee testing service starting from 26 October 2015 in Surat, India and 12 November 2015 in Antwerp, Belgium.
Jonathan Kendall, president of IIDGR, said: “This service will play an important role in supporting both trade and consumer confidence. Sellers will be able to provide potential buyers with pre-checked goods in sealed IIDGR packages, removing any potential concerns around disclosure. As more and more diamond businesses seek greater levels of assurance about the content of the melee they are purchasing, this service will meet an increasing industry need. As the industry continues to evolve, IIDGR services – whether in synthetic melee detection, diamond verification instrument sales or diamond grading – will continue to support the sector’s need for confidence throughout the pipeline.”
The service in India will build on the strategic partnership between IIDGR and the Gemmological Institute of India (GII) to support confidence in the domestic sector.
An introductory discount will be offered in both India and Belgium for any parcels submitted before the end of 2015.
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