Synthetic Diamonds: Better Understanding Will Calm Confusion, Says GSI’s Mark Gershburg
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Synthetic Diamonds: Better Understanding Will Calm Confusion, Says GSI’s Mark Gershburg
“A better understanding of the facts and issues surrounding synthetic diamonds will help dispel some of the needless panic and confusion. It will help the diamond industry cope more effectively with the issue of undisclosed mixing of synthetic diamonds with parcels of natural goods,” said GSI (Gemological Science International) CEO Mark Gershburg.
Gershburg’s comments come as GSI announces its participation in the Diamond Detection Expo and Symposium hosted jointly by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) in Mumbai on December 15 and 16.
A seminar conducted by GSI Chief Gemologist Seema Ashish Athavale on December 15, featuring a comparative study of natural and synthetic diamonds will be one of the highlights of the GSI participation.
Gershburg, Athavale and other senior GSI staff will interact with members of the diamond trade during the two-day event, explaining and informing them of the issues and latest developments in the field of synthetic diamonds.
The GSI information outreach will help even non-technical diamond industry stakeholders get a better and more comprehensive understanding of the issues relating to synthetic diamonds.
Symposium participants can access GSI personnel at our booth.
About GSI (Gemological Science International)
GSI (Gemological Science International) is an independent gemological organization. GSI is currently one of the world’s largest gemological institutions, with 10 offices in the USA, India, Belgium, Botswana and Middle East.
With its professional education, gemological research, gemstone identification and grading services GSI delivers confidence and peace of mind to jewelry consumers worldwide.
For more information, please visit www.gemscience.net or contact Neha Nangia, Corporate Communications Manager at neha.nangia@gemscience.net.
About the author
Debbie Azar is an experienced executive with extensive knowledge of the jewelry and gem lab industries. Her entrepreneurial skills and clarity of vision have helped GSI achieve rapid and continuous growth worldwide.
She began her industry career by starting her own successful costume jewelry business. She then expanded her knowledge of the industry with sales, marketing and business development roles at several companies. In 2005, she joined Mark Gershburg to establish GSI. Ms. Azar is an active member of myriad industry organizations and charities; she currently serves as a Board Member of Jewelers for Children. She is also a Forbes Business Council member.
Her strengths include working directly with retail chains and stores to help build their business and brands. She is widely known in the industry for her commitment to meeting customer needs.
