US-based Gemological Science International (GSI) has introduced a trading platform where jewellery manufacturers can access and source GSI-certified stones from diamond suppliers.

The B2B GSI Stock Exchange offers both natural and lab-grown diamonds as well as matched pairs, which effectively streamlines the process of finding precisely matched diamonds and reduces production time for stud earrings, the company said. Additionally, buyers can also source GSI-graded melee parcels from the platform.

“At GSI, we are always looking for innovative ideas and solutions to better serve customers. I constantly get calls from clients asking if I know which diamond suppliers have GSI-graded parcels or GSI-certified stones in specific colour and clarity ranges, which is where the idea of the GSI Stock Exchange stemmed from,” explained Debbie Azar, president and co-founder of GSI.

The platform’s website also integrates features such as 360-degree videos and diamond location tracking to assist clients in their purchasing decisions. 

“The GSI Stock Exchange does not facilitate financial transactions, nor does GSI derive any financial benefit from any resulting financial transactions,” noted GSI. “Instead, it serves as a marketplace showcasing available GSI inventory.”