MOTIGANZ and GCAL work closely to build consumer confidence

DTC Sightholder - MOTIGANZ, has decided to work closely with Gem Certification & Assurance Lab (GCAL) in order to assure appropriate certification of the diamonds sourced, cut and polished in Botswana. The association between the two will work to ensure consumers get diamonds compliant with the Kimberley Process and GCAL’s Source Veritas™ process of positively identifying and tracing polished diamonds through the use of Gemprint® from the factory through the market, and beyond.

MOTGANZ had selected GCAL due to its Gemprint® technology, which allows the required transparency in grading. Gemprint® is a process for finding a diamond’s unique optical fingerprint, and its commitment to the highest and most transparent industry practices. “The end consumer is more and more concerned about being sure their diamonds are free of conflict. This is part of our obligation to them and to the industry. We want to enforce and to insure, and GCAL has the whole package necessary to implement such a project. Gemprint® can track these stones from rough to end product, and GCAL certification also gives us a lot of added value, explained Orly Samid, Marketing Director of MOTIGANZ.

GCAL Certified MOTIGANZ branded Botswana diamonds will be listed for purchase on Certified Diamond Exchange (CDE).

Botswana is believed to have proved itself as one of the world’s most important diamond sources, creating a huge opportunity for the country’s growth through industry. “Botswana is also one of the very few African democracies that actually works,” explains Donald A. Palmieri, GCAL President. “This is why I am particularly happy to confirm with the written blessing and encouragement of Dr. Tombale, Minister of Mines and Diamond Hub Coordinator for Botswana, we will begin certifying ‘Made in Botswana’ diamonds in a co-branded certificate.

Day’s Jewelers, based in Maine, has signed on to begin selling GCAL Certified Botswana Diamonds. The president of Day’s Jewelers, Jeff Corey is a pioneer in the fight against Conflict Diamonds. He threw a positive light on the programme stating, “GCAL presented us with a real opportunity to use the wealth of natural resources in Botswana in the right way. Botswana could be the shining light for the whole continent, and it is very exciting”.