IGI announced its new service, which will provide manufacturers operating out of SEEPZ (Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone) in Mumbai, with expert screenings to determine the origin of their diamond inventory in order to ensure only natural diamonds are part of merchandise offered to consumers.
IGI is the only full-fledged laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment for diamond and diamond jewellery grading to introduce this type of screening for mounted diamond jewellery and loose stones in SEEPZ.
“The screening facility extended by IGI provides peace of mind to the manufacturers who export their goods to the international markets, especially when the market is threatened by the infiltration of synthetic diamonds in the inventory of natural diamonds,” said Tehmasp Printer, managing director, IGI India. “IGI’s screening services help determine the origin of the diamond, making sure that only natural diamonds form a part of the merchandise. It also guards the reputation of the manufacturer in the industry.”
IGI’s service aims to help manufacturers boost their sales and instil a sense of confidence in international retailers. While intended to complement IGI’s current grading offerings, a manufacturer can opt to only utilise the screening service or add it to any grading service pertaining to their end consumer’s requirements.
“We are excited to offer this service in one of the major jewellery manufacturing hubs in India,” said Roland Lorie, IGI CEO. “As a trusted independent gemmological Institute, we are honoured to help manufacturers provide excellent products to their customers as well as enhance international diamond trade.”