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International Gemological Institute launches Diamond Laser Inscription System
BY A CORRESPONDENT
Aug 13, 2005: Would you like to add that personal touch to the precious diamond that you plan to gift to your near and dear ones? The solution is here.
International Gemological Institute (IGI), the leading diamond, gemstone & jewelry certification laboratory in the country, has launched India’s first ‘Diamond Laser Inscription System’ -- ‘LASERSCRIBE -- for jewellers and consumers in India.
With this, consumers can customise diamonds by inscribing a message on it for gifting on memorable occasions.
The state-of-the-art laser inscription service allows inscription of gem identification information as well as personalised messages, a press release said.
“Worldwide, diamond laser inscription is a much sought after and used service. IGI is delighted to offer LASERSCRIBE to the Indian jewellery industry and consumers. This should give the fast growing diamond gifting trend a further impetus,” Tehmasp Printer, MD, IGI India.
India’s leading diamond brands including Adora, ORRA, Arisia, Ishis and Goldstar’s Elinor that are exclusively certified by IGI are availing of this value added service. The price ranges between Rs 300 to Rs 500 depending on the message and certificate number.
IGI today operates from 9 main diamond cities including Antwerp, New York, Bangkok, Mumbai, Tokyo, Dubai, Hong Kong, Toronto Los Angeles and Tel Aviv.
IGI, which was established in 1975 in Antwerp, has played a stellar role in diamond, gemstone and jewelry certification in India. IGI, which started its first state-of-the-art laboratory in Mumbai in 1999, has grown from a team of 3 gemologists to 120 gemologists now. I.G.I India now services leading Diamond traders, jewelers & some of the most popular jewelry brands across the country.
IGI certifies more than 500 stones and jewellery every day. IGI certifies India’s popular retail brands like Asmi, Arisia, Nakshatra, Sangini, Gitanjali, D’damas, Sveni, Adora, Swaranjali, Kisna and The Ash Collection.
BY A CORRESPONDENT
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