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Diamonds + Technology: A Perfect Match
Technology and diamonds go hand-in-hand, revolutionizing the ability to provide accurate, detailed reports for jewelers and consumers.
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Most consumers probably wouldn’t consider the diamond industry to be synonymous with cutting-edge technology, but actually, part of what makes this centuries-old industry so successful is its ability to evolve.
Historically, there are many examples of technology enhancing diamonds, and the diamond industry as a whole. For instance, advanced laser technologies are used to cut diamonds and inscribe serial numbers and personal inscriptions. Additionally, high-frequency seismic reflection technology is used to explore the possibility of diamonds beneath the earth’s crust. Even Blockchain technology is making its mark on the industry, by enabling a diamond to be traced from its origin, through every step in its journey to the customer.
But perhaps one of most significant technology adoption to date–impacting the diamond consumer in particular–is that of Artificial Intelligence. A.I. and machine learning are revolutionizing the industry, by providing more accurate, consistent diamond grading.
Rare & Forever, a brand of natural diamonds that are hand-selected for their highest quality and consistency, are graded with the most advanced A.I. technology. By leveraging a proprietary screening process to identify the Brown, Green, and Milky (BGM) hues that devalue a diamond and detract from its sparkle, Rare & Forever empowers consumers with grading information that is based on factual data rather than on subjective human opinions.
"By elevating the consistency and accuracy in diamond grading, AI is delivering more authentic and transparent transactions with consumers,” said Chris Croteau of Rare & Forever Diamonds. “And when a jeweler can offer customers a superior diamond buying experience, everybody wins.”
For today’s jeweler – who constantly fights to meet margins, hire skilled staff and stand out from the competition – Rare & Forever diamonds deliver a differentiator by offering a new and better way to sell diamonds, thereby shifting the diamond business back to local diamond experts – the businesses customers trust – providing customers access to the highest quality diamonds that are prescreened for imperfections and graded with A.I. technology. Purchasing from a local small business, rather than a large online retailer, ensures that the customer receives diamond education from a knowledgeable, trustworthy source, and establishes a relationship for future jewelry purchases, repairs and cleanings.
What’s more, Rare & Forever diamonds offer an Upgrade for Life Program that guarantees buyers the value of their purchase and facilitates upgrade purchases. Purchases also come with the satisfaction of knowing Rare & Forever donates to Diamonds Do Good® and C.U.R.E so customers know their diamond is making a difference.
Progress in technology means progress in the diamond industry. While the technology being embraced in the industry today has already yielded amazing benefits, as history has proven, the best is surely yet to come!
Rare & Forever is helping hundreds of jewelers across the country tell a new, powerful story at the diamond counter. Find out how you can join the Rare & Forever Family of Retailers Today!
Visit: https://become.rareandforever.com/learn-more/ or call 1-877-620-1333
Visit: https://become.rareandforever.com/learn-more/ or call 1-877-620-1333
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