How Traceability Works in KGK

At KGK, every diamond undergoes a traceable journey through our GemTrac program, ensuring transparency at each stage. The video below highlights this process, and additional traceability options are available upon request.

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Rough Birth Registration

Rough Birth Registration

Scanning & Planning

Scanning & Planning

Laser Cutting

Laser Cutting

Plan Registration

Plan Registration

Shaping & Polishing

Shaping & Polishing

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Rough Birth Registration

  1. Each rough diamond parcel is assigned a unique identification code once taken under manufacturing floor.
  2. This code is recorded in the ERP system with the import document evidence.

Splitting & Barcoding

  1. Unique identification number is assigned to each stone and entered in the ERP to track the stone in each process.
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Data Uploaded to ERP

Kimberley Process Certification
Invoice
Barcode ID
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Scanning & Planning

  1. Each stone is scanned in galaxy scanning machine.
  2. Scanned stone is planned on the 3D model with optimum value and entered in ERP.
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Data Uploaded to ERP

Carat
Color
Shape
Clarity
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Laser Cutting

  1. The planned stone is then split as per the value and entered in ERP.
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Data Uploaded to ERP

Carat
Color
Shape
Clarity
Cut
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Plan Registration

  1. The split stones QC is done and the final registration of plan is done.
  2. The expected polished is registered against the unique code in ERP.
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Data Uploaded to ERP

Carat
Color
Shape
Clarity
Cut
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Shaping & Polishing

  1. The shaping & polishing is done as per the plan registered.
  2. Pre & post shaping & planning details are entered in ERP.
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Data Uploaded to ERP

Carat
Color
Shape
Clarity
Cut
QC details
Traceability Programs We Offer

To request a traceability program for any stone, please get in touch with our sales team.

GIA Source Verification Service (SVS)

GIA Source Verification Service (SVS)

GIA, a trusted gem institute, verifies the reported source country of polished diamonds using existing documents and audits participating manufacturers. This program boosts consumer confidence by adding a layer of verification. It relies on documentation accuracy, GIA SVS is a valuable step towards a more transparent diamond industry.

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DB Origin & Origin Story by De Beers

DB Origin & Origin Story by De Beers

Origin Story is an extension of De Beers' broader Origin suite, which combines diamond traceability from source (powered by TRACR) with information about the diamond's impact on people and the planet. De Beers Origin Story goes beyond just providing basic traceability data. It aims to create a more engaging experience for retailers and ultimately, consumers.

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Sarine Diamond Journey

Sarine Diamond Journey

At the mine, rough diamonds are registered using AutoScan™ Plus capturing their unique characteristics. In cutting and polishing stages, ownership and location information are updated within the Diamond Journey program. The diamond's journey continues to be tracked as it travels through wholesalers and retailers.

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Everledger

Everledger

Everledger uses blockchain technology to create a traceability program for diamonds, aiming to bring transparency & trust to the diamond industry. The program tracks a diamond's journey from mine to consumer, recording details like origin, characteristics, & ownership history on a secure blockchain ledger that creates an immutable record of the diamond's journey.

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Tracr by De Beers

Tracr by De Beers

TRACR is a leading traceability platform developed by De Beers Group. It utilizes a combination of technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to track a diamond's journey from mine to market.

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