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The 8X Cut Grade – Focus on Fancies

In 2021, GCAL introduced the 8X Cut Grade for Round diamonds that evaluates eight grading factors with the goal of identifying the finest-cut stones on

May 21, 2024May 22, 2024 by
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Facts, Fiction, and FAQs – Exploring Nuances of Lab Grown vs. Natural Diamonds

Lab grown and natural diamonds hold distinct places in today’s diverse marketplace. With vastly different origin stories, consumers purchase each with different considerations in mind.

April 28, 2024April 29, 2024 by
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G7 Sanctions: What Retailers Need to Know

Diamond Traceability Insights with Sarine and Tracr David Block, CEO of Sarine Technologies, and Wesley Tucker, CEO of Tracr™, led a dynamic discussion moderated by

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 by
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2024 Webinar Series Diamond Dialogues

MARCH 20thWednesday, 12pm (EST) G7 Sanctions: What Retailers Need to Know – Diamond Traceability Insights with Sarine and Tracr David Block, CEO of Sarine Technologies,

March 11, 2024March 13, 2024 by
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GCAL By Sarine Launches New Grading Lab in Surat, India

Hod Hasharon (Israel), 8 January 2023 – Singapore Exchange Mainboard (SGX) and Tel-Aviv (TASE) listed, Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the

January 8, 2024January 14, 2024 by
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Tracr and Sarine to Collaborate on Diamond Traceability Solution

Industry leaders in diamond provenance and traceability to bring together their technologies and expertise to develop a seamless, effective and scalable solution Hod Hasharon (Israel),

October 9, 2023January 31, 2024 by
Diamond

Revolutionising Diamond Traceability: Sarine and Rubel & Ménasché Unveil New Data-Backed Solution for Melee Diamonds

Hod Hasharon (Israel), 2 October 2023 – Singapore Exchange Mainboard (SGX) and Tel-Aviv (TASE) listed,Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”)

October 2, 2023January 31, 2024 by
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Naos Jewelry Launches GCAL 8X® in Mexico

New York, September 11, 2023 – NAOS Jewelry, a high-end luxury jewelry manufacturer and designer in Mexico, and GCAL By Sarine have established a new

September 9, 2023January 31, 2024 by
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DIFFERENTIATION: Never More Important Than It Is Right Now

“How can I differentiate my store from all the competition out there?” This is a question you’ve asked yourself (and your team) since the day

August 15, 2023January 31, 2024 by
Diamond

Diamond Testers Can Be Misleading: Here’s Why

Diamond testers are not as reliable as they seem, especially in today’s modern world with technology that’s becoming more and more advanced! Let’s dive into

June 25, 2023November 6, 2023 by
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