The De Beers Group has opened a new and most advanced laboratory for the evaluation and marking of diamonds Forevermark in the world - the International Institute of Diamond Assessment and Inscription in Surat, India.
Thanks to investments from De Beers in the amount of $ 10 million, the new laboratory is provided with the most up-to-date patented technological solutions in the diamond sphere. The main objective of the institution is to select and mark Forevermark diamonds with a unique serial number that symbolizes the brand's commitment, as well as provide an accurate and reliable service for evaluating Forevermark stones. When fully loaded, the laboratory will be able to inspect and process diamonds worth $ 500 million annually.
Philippe Mellier, CEO of De Beers, said at the opening ceremony of the laboratory: "For De Beers, this is an important investment in the world's best technologies, which will be an important resource for Indian diamond trade and will consolidate the central position of Surat in the diamond industry. first of all, will be engaged in the evaluation of diamonds Forevermark, we are also looking for possible ways to expand the services provided to it in the future in order to support local diamond industry participants. "
Also attending the ceremony was CEO Forevermark Stephen Lussier, who added: "Our new laboratory will provide new opportunities for Indian diamantaires and retail partners Forevermark in India and abroad .We expect that in the future, diamonds from all ends of the world will go to Surat, where they are taken care of by world-class laboratory specialists. "