ImaGem Newsletter, September 2007 Volume 4, Issue 1              September 7, 2007
In this Issue   News Precision Gem Grading Lab adopts ImaGem technology   EGL USA selects ImaGem's Light Performance for the 360° Diamond Report   Product Showcase ImaGem dazzles diamond buyers and sellers with GemInsight   Technical Feature DFS Cut Grade by David Atlas, GG(GIA)   From our Readers Explanation of Precision and its importance in grading	Editor's Note Dear Readers, The ImaGem newsletter has a new look and format!    The newsletter will cover four broad areas: news, product/service showcase, technical/gemological feature and questions and answers from our readers.  It is our vision to bring to the gem and jewelry industry, the latest technology in gem grading.   Your contributions are welcome. We'd love to hear from you. Email your questions, responses and suggestions for story ideas to newsletter@imageminc.com.   Editor

News PRECISION GEM GRADING LAB ADOPTS IMAGEM TECHNOLOGY Precision Gem Grading Laboratory (PGGL), in Philadelphia PA (USA) has adopted ImaGem technology for offering gem grading services. PGGL now offers highest level of precision and integrated diamond grading services in the United States. Besides the Lab in Surat, India, PGGL will bring latest innovations in grading technology that permit onsite grading services to the industry.   The 4 Cs, Light Behavior, Proportions and Fluorescence are directly measured with utmost accuracy and repeatability, in conjunction with specially trained technicians and Graduate Gemologists. A total of 2 gigabytes of information is recorded for each diamond, allowing other details to be available later if desired. Registration or finger printing of a diamond’s identity is another available feature. Read more... EGL USA SELECTS IMAGEM’S LIGHT PERFORMANCE FOR THE 360° DIAMOND REPORT EGL USA Inc. known for its expertise in gemological grading and ImaGem Inc., a gem technology company, have agreed to partner. EGL USA will use ImaGem’s technology to measure a diamond’s light performance on EGL USA diamond reports. Read more...

Product Showcase IMAGEM DAZZLES DIAMOND BUYERS AND SELLERS WITH GemInsight™  ImaGem, Inc. has introduced GemInsight - a powerful point of sale display unit to support sales of gemstones. GemInsight is the only patented device available that displays loose as well as mounted diamonds and gemstones of any shape and size for different lighting situations. This is an affordable device to help retailers with their sales and profit.   GemInsight offers an educational and enjoyable personal experience to customers when buying gems and jewelry.  It is a perfect tool to explain the science and the beauty of a stone to an experienced gemologist or a layperson in a simple and understandable language. Read more...

Technical Feature DFS - Cut Grade by David Atlas, GG(GIA), Senior Member, NAJA Advances in cutting and assessment of stones that are well made, durable and have excellent appearance has received attention of many individuals and organization. DFS-Cut Grade was developed by David Atlas over many years and is available to the industry for cutting and evaluating craftsmanship, durability and form factor of a diamond. Based on many years of research and extensive experience, David Atlas has a valuable yet simple system to grade the cut of a stone. Read more...

From our Readers... Can you explain what “precision” in grading means and why is it important? Diamonds are rare and their market value depends on their weight and quality. Light performance of a diamond, color, and lack of inclusions and flaws are all important to the valuation and enjoyment of this precious stone. How accurately these characteristics are measured determines the level of grading precision. In order for grading to be precise it must be accurate and repeatable. Read more . . .