DMCC and IGI Hold Synthetic Diamond Seminar
October 16, 12
(IDEX Online News) – The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) hosted a seminar presented by the International Gemmological Institute (IGI) at the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) today (Tuesday) to further promote industry awareness of synthetic diamonds.
Conducted by Marc Brauner, Co-CEO of IGI Worldwide, the session focused on colorless and near-colorless CVD (chemical vapor deposition) stones, and the measures that industry members should take to intercept undisclosed synthetic diamonds.
It was organized to highlight the importance of transparency and responsible trading following the submission of 600 undisclosed colorless CVD diamonds at the IGI Antwerp laboratory in May.
“Consumers are becoming more and more aware and educated about diamonds and it is important that they are given full disclosure on the nature of the diamonds offered for sale,” said Peter Meeus, chairman, DDE.
“The specialized seminars that IGI and other international labs are organizing for the trade are essential tools to allow retailers to become more acquainted with the latest information on synthetic and treated diamonds.”
To see more information on the subject of synthetic diamonds, go to www.idexonline.com/