The Gemmological Institute of India (GII) recently installed a machine for automatic scanning of "mele" diamonds at the Diamond Detection and Resource Center (DDRC), located on the Indian Diamond Exchange (BDB). The ceremonial launch of the car was led by the leaders of the Indian jewelry industry - BDB President Anouop V. Mehta and a representative of Rosy Blue (India) Pvt. Ltd. Arunkumar Mehta.
On this occasion, Vipul Shah, Chairman of the Indian Council for the Promotion of the Export of Gemstones and Jewelry (GJEPC), said: "We are pleased that now, with the help of automatic diamond scanning (AMS) devices, it is possible to quickly and effectively identify synthetic stones in lots of natural diamonds weighing from 0.01 to 0.2 carats. This is in line with the market demand for fine diamond research equipment, which is affordable and has high productivity, which will provide huge benefits to the Indian industry. DDRC will enable all traders who do not have the means to purchase equipment, use this machine and scan their lots of diamonds at an affordable price. This is a tangible support for the entire diamond industry. "
The Shah added: "I am pleased to report that the GII has committed itself to education and training of the general public, relieving consumers of fears of artificial diamonds, and held a series of seminars in Surat, Mumbai, Coimbatore and Cambay, planning seminars in other centers" .
Over the past six months, DDRC has been researching all parties of diamonds in order to identify synthetic diamonds.