The Diamond Blog

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March 2026

The 2nd Generation of Automated Diamond Color Grading

We are often asked: when did Sarine launch AI-based grading?

With the AI boom of recent years, many are surprised to learn that AI-driven cut grading began as early as 1992 with the introduction of Sarine’s DiaMension® - the first software to provide automated, computerized measurement of a diamond’s proportions.

Sarine went on[…]

27
February 2026

Shape Is Style, Cut Is Everything.

Round brilliant remained the sparklers of choice for US consumers, featuring 82% of natural diamond jewellery pieces ( Natural Diamond Trends 2025 Overview) . Round diamonds are a timeless classic; there is no disputing that. However, 2025 also saw strong growth in LGD long fancy shapes, led by marquises and emerald cuts,[…]

07
January 2026

2026 Trends Review: The Year of Mastering the Attention Economy

Our annual trends review explores how the diamond industry can win attention in an age of distraction and retail noise.

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October 2025
07
September 2025

The Restless Diamond Brief: Curiosity, AI, and Bankable Outcomes

By Romy Gakh-Baram, Director of Brand and Global Marketing, Sarine

10
July 2025

How to Extract the Most From a Rough Diamond: Look Inside

This year, we mark three decades since Sarine’s  planning solutions burst onto the scene. The industry’s first computerized rough planning  has fundamentally transformed the way diamonds are evaluated, planned, and brought to life. It’s been an incredible journey from DiaExpert™ to Advisor® 8.2 and MVP™, and we’re excited to share a[…]

15
May 2025

Ask Us Anything: The Latest on Sarine’s Diamond Journey Traceability™ Ecosystem

In our industry, transparency is no longer a buzzword, it’s a baseline expectation. That’s why we’ve made global diamond traceability a core part of our mission. In fact, our latest advancements are reshaping how diamonds are tracked and verified - from their origins into the hands of consumers.

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March 2025
06
February 2025

Diamond Retailers: How AI Will Make a Difference in Your Story in 2025

Back in late 2023, I wrote about the revolution sparked by OpenAI and the impact of generative AI on me personally as a marketer. Then, I saw AI as both a tool, as well as a co-pilot in the journey of creative exploration.  

Fast forward just over a year, and AI is becoming more capable and sophisticated by the day. Take a look at[…]

21
January 2025

Sarine Reports: How to Effectively Tell (and Sell) the Diamond’s True Story

When a couple visits a jewelry store to buy a diamond engagement ring, they are not just buying a stone. They are purchasing a dream of commitment, and a symbol of love and eternity.

They are also ‘buying’ the diamond’s provenance and unique history, as well as its features and data, including the 4Cs, light performance, and market[…]