De Beers’ Science and Technology division has revealed SynthDetect 2, the next generation desktop diamond screening instrument.
The first SynthDetect instrument and its successor SynthDetect XL, released in 2017 and 2018 respectively, have been among the most successful instruments in De Beers’ suite of diamond verification instruments due to their technical screening functionality and ability to test multiple stones in set jewellery at once without the need for a probe.
De Beers’ Science and Technology worked closely with a range of trade participants to integrate the technology with customer operations.
The company said this process resulted in an instrument that makes the diamond screening process significantly easier, faster and more cost-effective for diamond manufacturers, laboratories, and retailers' back-office operations.
“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,” said De Beers senior vice president for science and technology Sarandos Gouvelis.
“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.”
SynthDetect 2’s increased screening speed, throughput and productivity mean that the time taken for a full tray scan has been reduced from around 30 minutes to under five minutes, it said.
The instrument can screen more types of diamonds and jewellery than previous versions, while increased automation reduces the need for operator input, helping to reduce costs in the screening process.
The instrument also offers automatically generated reporting and software updates.
SynthDetect 2 is being demonstrated at the Hong Kong Gem and Jewellery Show.
Mathew Nyaungwa, Editor-In-Chief, Rough & Polished
