Technological advancements play a crucial role in the jewellery sector, with tools and equipment manufacturers continuously innovating to upgrade their products and services.

A leading provider of jewellery tools and instruments, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) offers a wide range of high-tech equipment catering to specific needs. Among its most sought-after products is the GIA iD100® gem testing device – a sophisticated and easy-to-operate desktop instrument that distinguishes natural diamonds from their lab-grown counterparts and diamond stimulants using advanced spectroscopic technology.

Italy-based Nicem Spa meanwhile is the go-to provider of silicone products for lost-wax casting. The silicones are suitable for producing moulds for metal alloys and resin prototypes and work well with almost all existing 3D modelling systems. 

Australia’s Chemgold, for its part, offers 3D printing and casting services for jewellers using files from popular computer-aided design or CAD programmes. According to the company, it can cast silver, gold alloys, palladium and platinum jewellery.