The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) in Mumbai hosted an insightful session titled “Challenges in Diamond Identification” as part of its ongoing Leadership Series. Presented by Dr. Wuyi Wang, Vice President of Research and Development at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), and facilitated by Sriram Natarajan, Managing Director of GIA India, the event examined the evolving science and challenges of diamond identification.
Dr. Wang shared how GIA’s decades of independent research form the backbone of its ability to differentiate natural diamonds from their laboratory-grown counterparts. “GIA’s decades of independent research into natural and laboratory-grown diamonds is the foundation of our ability to differentiate them with complete certainty. This helps ensure consumer confidence in gems and jewellery, which is vital to the gem and jewellery industry,” he said.
Mr. Natarajan emphasised GIA’s dedication to disseminating its research to the industry. “At GIA, our mission to ensure trust in gems and jewellery is built on nearly a century of pioneering research and education. Through our professional journal Gems & Gemology, global conferences, and events like this, we are committed to making our research accessible to the global research community, the public, and the gem and jewellery trade,” he explained. He also thanked Dr. Wang and the BDB team for their collaborative efforts.
Mehul Shah, Vice President of BDB, highlighted the significance of the session, stating, “Today’s insightful session on ‘Challenges with Diamond Identification’ at the Bharat Diamond Bourse underscores BDB’s pivotal role in the global diamonds, gem and jewellery industry. By addressing key challenges, we reaffirm BDB’s commitment to innovation, integrity, and leadership and reinforce Mumbai’s position as a global hub for diamonds, gems and jewellery.”
BDB’s Leadership Series continues to serve as a platform for meaningful discussions within the diamond trade. Today’s session shed light on both the technical advancements in diamond identification and the broader implications for industry transparency and consumer trust. With the increasing sophistication of laboratory-grown diamonds, such conversations are vital for safeguarding the future of the global gem and jewellery industry.
