50
th
ANNUAL REPORT 2015-2016 THE GEM & JEWELLERY EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL
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Diamond Detection &
Resource Centre
(IDI-DDRC)
Surat, being the center for cut and polished diamonds, it was
necessary to facilitate the trade with a Diamond Detection and
Resource Centre similar to the one in Mumbai. A dedicated
Diamond Detection Resource Centre (IDI-DDRC) with the
help of The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council
(GJEPC) was established for the purpose of Screening &
Identification of potential Synthetic Diamond from diamond
parcels. IDI-DDRC was inaugurated at the behest of Shri
Sauravbhai Patel, Hon’ble Minister for Finance, Energy,
Petro Chemicals & Mines, Tourism, Cottage & Salt Industry,
Government of Gujarat on 3rd April 2015.
During the year total 2609.65 Carat containing 150672
pieces of Star & Melee Size Polished Diamond (RBC) were
screened at DDRC of which 122379 pieces were screened
as Natural pass and 28293 pieces were screened as Refer
For Further Test (RFT) Stones. Approximately 540 small/
medium diamond manufacturer, diamond traders & jewellers
took benefits of the services offered by the IDI-DDRC.
AMS Service
Single Stone Screening Service
Refer For Further Test(RFT) Service
Stones lot received for
screening on AMS
*Natural
Pass
*RFT
Single Stone
received for
Screening
*Natural
Pass
*RFT
Stones
received for
RFT
*Natural Dia-
mond
*Synthetic
Diamond
Ct.
Pcs.
Pcs.
Pcs.
Pcs.
Pcs.
Pcs.
Pcs.
Pcs.
Pcs.
2609.65
150672 122379
28293
2055
1548
507
5226
4805
421
Sieve Size wise % of quantity received for AMS-Screening
Diamond Detection and Resource Centre (DDRC) by GII
– Facilities to test & detect Natural/ Synthetic/ Lab grown diamonds
at Bharat Diamond Bourse.
DDRC under GII in BDB is fully equipped with the latest instruments for identification of HPHT and CVD Synthetic Diamonds.
DDRC is offering the detection and certification of Synthetic diamonds of all colours, shapes, sizes at very low charges, on cost
to cost basis. The Industry is taking optimum utilization of these services offered at DDRC and as a result the confidence and
moral of the Diamond Industry has boosted further.
GJEPC’s regional offices also made sure they make the trade aware of the issues of mixing synthetic with natural diamonds.
During the year under review, awareness activities like seminars were organized to make the trade aware of this threat.
32%
+4-‐6.5
16%
+6.5-‐8
13%
+8-‐11
6%
+11-‐15
33%
+2.5-‐4
Ct
.
