The Diamond Blog

By Angelo Palmieri, President, GCAL by Sarine 

Twenty-five years ago, a laboratory opened in New York with a straightforward, yet novel premise: that graders should tell the truth, stand behind it, and put their name on it.

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[…]

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,[…]

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

Sales is an incredibly challenging profession.

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

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[…]

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.