Story Highlight
– De Beers launched SynthDetect 2 for diamond screening.
– Improved scanning speed reduces scanning time to five minutes.
– Enhanced accuracy for testing small mounted stones.
– Increased automation lowers operational costs for retailers.
– Tool designed to integrate into existing industry operations.
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De Beers Group has launched SynthDetect 2, an advanced desktop device designed to distinguish between lab-grown diamonds and simulants in set jewellery.
This new model builds upon its predecessors, including the original SynthDetect and SynthDetect XL, which were introduced in 2017. The latest iteration boasts quicker scanning capabilities and improved precision, particularly when evaluating small mounted stones.
Known for their efficacy, these diagnostic instruments have proven to be significant assets in De Beers’ array of diamond verification tools. The company credits the success of these devices to their multi-stone testing functionality and user-friendly design. The introduction of SynthDetect 2 comes at a time when jewellery retailers are increasingly prioritising diamond verification to ensure transparency in supply chains and bolster consumer confidence.
The innovative features of SynthDetect 2 allow for a full tray scan to be completed in just five minutes, drastically reducing the time from the previous thirty-minute duration. Additionally, the device has the capability to screen a wider variety of jewellery and diamond types compared to earlier versions.
Automated functions have also been enhanced, reducing the amount of manual intervention needed by operators, which can lead to cost savings. The device includes advanced reporting features and software updates, creating a robust screening tool for industry stakeholders.
Sarandos Gouvelis, senior vice president for Science and Technology at De Beers Group, commented, “We have worked closely with industry partners to ensure that SynthDetect 2 is not only tailored to meet diamond companies’ screening requirements, but also to meet their operational needs. Through this process of collaboration we are proud to introduce SynthDetect 2, providing the trade with an instrument that will integrate seamlessly into their operations, marrying outstanding technical performance with enhanced speed, cost and efficiency.”
