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De Beers unveils next generation diamond veri cation technology
�e De Beers International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research( IIDGR) unveiled its next generation automated melee screening instrument- the AMS2. �e AMS2 diamond veri cation instrument will provide diamantaires with a more efficient and cost-effective diamond veri cation technology solution for melee-sized diamonds, De Beers announced in a statment this week. Around ten times faster than its predecessor and with a substantially reduced referral rate, the AMS2 has the ability to process smaller sizes and all shapes of polished diamonds. It will cost $ 45 000, which is cheaper than the rst generation AMS. Available from June 2017, the new device will be unveiled the International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show in Hong Kong, taking place between 2- 6 March. �e AMS2 was developed by De Beers ' inhouse research and development team, which also created the broader suite of diamond veri cation technology sold by IIDGR, including DiamondView, DiamondSure and
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PhosView.“ �e AMS2 is the most technologicallyadvanced, efficient and cost-effective melee diamond veri cation instrument available. Its industry-leading low referral rate has signi cant economic bene ts to users, greatly reducing the need for additional and costly secondary testing," said IIDGR president Jonathan Kendall.“ Con dence is everything in the diamond sector and the AMS2 will play a big part in
| FMDZ maintaining trust in trade transactions.” �e IIDGR was established by the De Beers Group of Companies to provide a premium service and proprietary equipment to the diamond industry. Based in the UK, Belgium and India, and run by the world ' s top diamond experts, the IIDGR offers a range of expert services and works only on diamonds that meet the requirements of the United Nations ' mandated World Diamond Council Kimberley Process.