The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research has announced it will change its name to De Beers Group Industry Services, according to David Johnson, a company spokesman. De Beers, which is based in Antwerp, Belgium, said the move was part of an effort “to better reflect our global position.” De Beers started the grading lab in 2008, grading diamonds only for itself. De Beers Group Industry Services also has offices at each campus location. However, it soon expanded into private grading for other brands and in 2016 it opened to the wider diamond industry.
The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research has announced it will change its name to De Beers Group Industry Services, according to David Johnson, a company spokesman. De Beers, which is based in Antwerp, Belgium, said the move was part of an effort “to better reflect our global position.” De Beers started the grading lab in 2008, grading diamonds only for itself. However, it soon expanded into private grading for other brands and in 2016 it opened to the wider diamond industry.