OGI Launches SymCut for Round Brilliants

OGI Systems Ltd., the leading global company for technological solutions for the diamonds industry, launched SymCut – a new Round Brilliants Symmetry and Recut software. This is an innovative solution for the measurement and repairment of Round Brilliant diamonds in a friendly and simple way like only OGI Systems can develop.

The SymCut software automatically identifies the asymmetrical features in a diamond and recommends possible changes to the polishing plan in minimum weight loss. This constitutes a breakthrough in the technology of analyzing and grading Round Brilliant diamonds.

The SymCut software operates on compatible equipment of OGI Scanox HD Series, which was launched in 2010 and is since being used in several labs around the world. This combination allows the capability of measurement and estimation of diamonds in high resolution. It also enables performing symmetry grading of Round Brilliant diamonds in a level which was never seen before in the global diamonds' market.

The SymCut software was designed in a way that enables quick and easy adjustment to the requirements of different labs around the world. The software can examine symmetry based on instructions as set by the different labs by simple data entry.

The SymCut software can identify asymmetry spots in all stages of diamond polishing. This enables the polisher to perform a precise repairment of the gem, so as to achieve the best possible symmetry and proportion grades along with the highest yield. By improving the symmetry one can achieve better FireTrace light trace performance.

For example, two parallel edges – one tilted with angle of 35 and the other 36 – would be identified by the system, which would then present a 3D simulation to the polisher showing which facet should be repaired. It can also demonstrate to the polisher how the stone would be finished if he repairs this asymmetry in the diamond.

According to Daniel Banjeno, the chief executive of OGI Systems, this innovative software constitutes the first stage in a global breakthrough for the testing of symmetry in Round Brilliant gems. In addition, OGI Systems is currently developing a tool for symmetry testing of popular fancy gems.

-Rapaport