De Beers Group Industry Services has announced a new collaboration with leading US wholesaler, RDI Diamonds Inc., New York, under which the former will be the premier source of diamond grading reports for RDI and will also provide assistance to the latter in various educational activities and sales training.

As part of the collaboration with which it will enter the US market, the De Beers Group company will exclusively grade Rare and Forever™ diamonds from RDI.

Michael Indelicato, CEO of RDI Diamonds, commented: “We were humbled to be approached by the De Beers Group Industry Services for such an important opportunity: introducing the United States to this grading report. We have been blown away by the integration of unparalleled technology to ensure consistent and accurate grading. These grading reports are going to be a game-changer here in the States, and we are excited to be a premier partner.”

Jonathan Kendall, President of De Beers Group Industry Services, adds: “De Beers Group Industry Services prides itself on its high standards, consistency and proprietary technology. We are so pleased to see companies like RDI Diamonds taking measures to ensure their customers can be confident the diamonds they are buying are accurately represented on the grading reports.”