(NEW YORK and VANCOUVER) – Gem and jewelry industry experts Dusan Simic and Branko Deljanin have completed the 3rd edition of their best-selling book Laboratory-Grown Diamonds – Information guide to HPHT and CVD-grown diamonds.
Simic and Deljanin, diamond researchers with over 50 years combined experience in the trade, are internationally recognized as authorities on diamonds. They specialize in the identification of natural, treated and laboratory-grown diamonds. Together, they have published more than 100 magazine articles and presented at scores of conferences around the globe.
The 188-page Laboratory-Grown Diamonds – Information guide to HPHT and CVD grown diamonds is being published by ‘Gemmological Research Industries Inc’ in collaboration with four eminent contributing authors: Scientist Dr. Boris Feigelson from the Naval Research Laboratory in the USA; Lab researcher Sharrie Woodring from the GCAL lab in the USA; CVD engineer Malay Hirani from Soni CVD Diamonds in India; and HPHT engineer Frank Ripka from Algordanza in Switzerland.
The authors believe there will be tremendous interest for the latest edition of the book following the huge demand for the 2nd edition published in 2007 which sold over 3,000 copies worldwide in two languages.
Simic and Deljanin said: “This book is unique in our industry. To the best of our knowledge, nobody else has written on these subjects. In addition to revised chapters, there are eight new articles (approximately 100 extra pages) in the new edition, thus creating a 188-page practical guide that is invaluable for diamond traders.”
Members of the trade can order the book here.
For any questions regarding the book, please contact Branko Deljanin at info@brankogems.com.
In addition, Simic and Deljanin are inviting diamond trade members from around the globe to join their one-hour FALL 2020 Free Webinars on Laboratory-Grown Diamonds from Oct. 15/16 – Dec. 18.
They will present at the following 7 LIVE webinars with: Malay Hirani, India, on “CVD Diamond Production: an Overview”; Tom Chatham, USA, on “Past, Present and Future of the Laboratory-Grown Diamond Industry”; Frank Ripka, Switzerland, on “Memorial Diamonds”; Dr Boris Feigelson, USA, on “HPHT Grown Diamonds: Insider Story”; Sharrie Woodring, USA, on ‘“Update on Grading, Appraising, and Inclusions in Lab-Grown Diamonds”; while the authors will present “Identification and Tracking with New Patent and Certification of Laboratory-Grown Diamonds”.
“Due to overwhelming interest in the webinars, we have decided to limit the participant numbers for each one in order to create a better interaction with the presenters during Q&A sessions and to allow for more issues to be raised and debated,” Simic and Deljanin said. “We would strongly recommend people to register and reserve their spots as soon as possible.” Click here to register.
“The latest edition of Laboratory Grown Diamonds is a must read for anyone working with diamonds in today’s world. The book is nicely organized and well written. The complex, technical information has been successfully presented in a clear easy to understand language without sacrificing the integrity of the content. This 3rd edition is truly a delight to read!”
– Stuart Robinson, Research
Director of The GemGuide magazine, USA.
About the authors
Dusan Simic, B.Sc. FGG is research gemologist of AG&J (Analytical Gemology and Jewelry, NYC), and holds a USPTO Patent “Synthetic Diamond Labeling and Identification System and Method”, number 10,088,432. Simic is featured in the forthcoming documentary “Origin Stories”, a 90-minute film for cinema about the diamond industry by award-winning filmmaker Jason Kohn to be premiered on Showtime.
Branko Deljanin, B.Sc. FGA, GG, DGA, is President and Head Gemologist at CGL Canadian Gemlab, and Director of Gemmological Research Industries (Canada). He was the first gemologist in the world to issue grading certificates for synthetic diamonds (in New York in 2000) and created the terminology “Laboratory Created”. Deljanin is an instructor of advanced gemology programs on diamonds and gems offered at workshops in 17 countries and via practical webinars.
