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Diamonds Have Fingerprints!!
Did you know that just like our fingerprints are completely unique and no two are alike; the same is true with loose diamonds.
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Every single loose diamond, when it is plucked out from way beneath the surface of the earth it possesses its own unique set of internal characteristics or "fingerprints" which makes it completely unique from any other diamond.
These characteristics take the form of internal pinpoints and markings within the grain of the diamond carbon. These markings can only be detected by laser and cannot be seen even under very high magnification. They do not factor in to the clarity grade given to the diamond by the diamond grading laboratory.
As the diamond technology continues to evolve in our industry, there are scientific companies putting out all kinds of precision machinery to measure and quantify a loose diamonds cut precision and optical brilliance. One company has put out a machine that captures the internal fingerprint of every diamond. This company based out of Toronto, Canada, is called Gemprint.
They have created a machine that captures every diamonds unique fingerprint pattern by shooting a high intensity laser beam into the stone. The individual diamond pattern is sent via modem to their headquarters and reviewed. It is then validated by them and printed on official company stationary with proper attribution given to the rightful owner. This information is registered with all of The law inforcement agencies worldwide. The procedure itself is completely non-invasive and has proven to be very effective as a means of protecting the consumer in theft recovery and "diamond switching" . As a matter of fact, consumers possessing a Gemprint of their diamond are eligible for a 10% reduction on their insurance premiums from many of the major insuarnce companies!
Unlike a diamond laser inscription done on the diamonds girdle; a Gemprint cannot be removed without cutting away 25% of the diamond! This makes it very difficult and impractical for a thief to alter the diamond in any way in an attempt to remove a diamonds fingerprint (assuming that he knows the stone has been Gemprinted.)
We have this technology in house and offer a diamond Gemprint to our customers as part of our service package.
For more information on this technology, please visit www.gemprint.com
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