Diamond miner De Beers Group’s Science & Technology division has revealed SynthDetect 2, the next generation desktop diamond screening instrument.

De Beers Group states that the first SynthDetect instrument and its successor SynthDetect XL, released in 2017 and 2018 respectively, are successful instruments in its suite of diamond verification instruments, owing to their technical screening functionality and ability to test multiple diamonds in set jewellery at once without the need for a probe.

With SynthDetect 2, De Beers Group Science & Technology has worked closely with a range of trade participants to innovate on how best to integrate the technology with customer operations.

This process has resulted in the development of an instrument that makes the diamond screening process significantly easier, faster and more cost-effective for diamond manufacturers, laboratories, and retailers' back-office operations, the company says.

SynthDetect 2’s increased screening speed, throughput and productivity reduce the time a full tray scan takes from about 30 minutes to under five minutes.

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 company points out.

The instrument also offers automatically generated reporting and software updates.

“We have worked closely with industry partners to ensure SynthDetect 2 is not only tailored to meet diamond companies’ screening requirements, but also to meet their operational needs.

“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,” says De Beers Group Science & Technology senior VP Sarandos Gouvelis.

SynthDetect 2 is being demonstrated at the De Beers Show & Tell at the Chancellor Room, Floor 4, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre at the Hong Kong Gem & Jewellery Show.