The Diamond Blog

05
November 2024

How a Unified Diamond Industry Can Build True Traceability and Customer Confidence

There is something mysterious and awesome about diamonds.

 Formed millions or even billions of years ago in an explosive geological process deep in the earth, a rough diamond emerges. In the hands of a skilled craftsman, it becomes a polished jewel, an eternal and valued symbol of love, commitment, and luxury.

People are drawn to[…]

29
October 2024

Unlocking 2025: The Big Questions Diamond Retailers Need to Ask

As the diamond industry evolves, 2025 promises to bring new challenges and opportunities for retailers. With new stricter regulations, the rise of lab-grown diamonds (LGDs), shifting consumer demands, and fiercer competition, staying ahead of the game means making smart moves.

To stand out and thrive in 2025, it's all about asking[…]

09
October 2024

Diamond Retailer? Use AI to Boost Holiday Sales

The 2024 holiday shopping season is just around the corner, and the outlook for retailers is optimistic.

Consumer research by Deloittle points to a 1% expected increase in holiday retail sales in the US compared to last year, amounting to revenues of just under $1.6 trillion.

In addition, more consumers are starting their holiday[…]

21
August 2024

The Complete Diamond Manufacturing Process: Essential Insights and Top Innovations

The journey of a diamond from rough stone to polished gem is a fascinating process that involves a series of meticulous stages. Each stage requires precision and expertise to ensure the final product is of the highest quality. As a leader in the diamond industry, Sarine has developed innovative solutions that significantly enhance[…]

05
August 2024

How to Accurately Assess the True Beauty of Fancy-Shaped Diamonds

Round brilliant diamonds are a timeless classic; there is no disputing that.

However, in recent years, there has been a growing shift in popularity for fancy shapes, such as pear, oval, marquise, emerald, and princess cuts.

At GCAL by Sarine, over 50% of diamonds submitted to our labs since 2020 have been fancy shapes.

Fancy[…]

08
July 2024

Delve into the Top 1%: Diamonds with the 8X® Ultimate Cut Grade

Ever wondered about the crème de la crème of diamond cuts?

GCAL by Sarine's 8X® Ultimate Cut Grade is the epitome of diamond brilliance! The 8X® Ultimate Cut Grade was developed to distinguish the best of the best diamonds. In today’s market, While over 70% of natural round brilliant diamonds and 85% of lab-grown diamonds boast[…]

18
June 2024

JCK 2024: Event Highlights and Industry Insights

JCK 2024 in Las Vegas once again proved itself as the premier gathering for the jewelry industry, flaunting dazzling innovations, pivotal shifts, and fascinating trends. Here’s your front-row seat to the key highlights and insights from this glittering event.

14
June 2024

‘Most Valuable Planning’: The New Cloud-Based Software to Boost Diamond Profitability

The diamond manufacturing industry today relies completely on advanced technologies for rough planning, cutting and polishing. Over the past 35 years, Sarine has been at the forefront, developing groundbreaking systems that optimize the production of rough diamonds to extract maximum value. Today, Sarine’s latest innovation, Most[…]

29
May 2024

Internal Color Grading: Even More Accuracy and Efficiency with the Updated Sarine Color™ Device

In 2016, the diamond industry witnessed a seismic shift with the introduction of Sarine Color™ - a groundbreaking innovation harnessing the power of machine learning to automatically and accurately grade the color of diamonds.

Together with Sarine Clarity™, Sarine launched a new dawn in the world of diamond grading – the first[…]

26
April 2024

G7 Diamond Import Restrictions: What Does it Mean For Retailers?

The hot-button issue in the diamond industry right now is the G7 import restrictions on diamonds.