India, May 25 -- Not all diamonds are created equal and nor are the Certification Labs who authenticate them "Better be a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without," - a sagacious quote attributed to the philosopher Confucius underlines the fact that the true worth of anything can only be found in its authenticity and unique qualities, even with its imperfections.

As Dinesh Lakhani, Global Director, Kiran Germs, notes, ever since the diamond certification began in India in the early 1970s, the industry has experienced a significant transformation in both the processes and the products. New exploration techniques, Blockchain technology that authenticated the supply-chain and the ever-growing customer demand have increased the need for thi...