12 | Equipment & Supplies Directory 2026 MARKET INTELLIGENCE generation or resold, Experloop was created to consolidate the core memories, milestones and complex emotions associated with the piece, together with documentation such as certificates, invoices and important information that can sometimes get lost or misplaced. First used in Koh’s jewellery creations and sold in his boutique, Caratell, Experloop is now available commercially. “Demand comes from jewellers, watch and jewellery brands, and insurance companies, with interest from various geographic markets,” said Koh. Priced at US$30 to US$35 depending on the prevailing gold price, the patent-pending chip uses passive RFID technology and requires sensory touch activation, which guards against unauthorised scanning. Biometric authentication requirements also ensure that the process is secure. Experloop also protects against counterfeiting. Noting that global brands lose millions of dollars annually due to the influx of counterfeit goods from the black market, Koh said, “Logos, tags, even serial numbers can be faked, but a microchip with a signal and data that only lives in the Experloop network can be sold and assigned to brands and installed in their pieces to instantly verify their authenticity and value.” The chip’s casing is designed for easy assembly into jewellery. It is waterproof, resistant to ultrasonic washing and plating, and can withstand high temperatures of up to 180 degrees Celsius. “Experloop meets consumer demands for authenticity, provenance and storytelling, while providing a secure and permanent way to store important information,” said Koh. “Companies and brands currently rely on the customer's memory to keep the story alive. Experloop allows all necessary details – including brand information and the customers’ purchase drivers – to be embedded within the jewellery itself.” Luxury connections Also breaking new ground is Bulgari, which has launched the first traceability app for high jewellery. Its Connected Jewels mobile app, first unveiled in May 2025, recognises jewellery pieces by reading engraved serial numbers as small as 0.7mm. Through instant and simple authentication via smartphone, clients can access the Bulgari Digital Passport for full transparency on the products and their components. “With Connected Jewels, we are redefining what innovation means in the world of high jewellery. By seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technology with Bulgari’s timeless standards of beauty and craftsmanship, we are creating a new paradigm, one where the client experience is elevated in both meaning and emotion,” said Bulgari CEO JeanChristophe Babin. “Bulgari is currently the only luxury brand that connects not only its jewellery but also its luxury watches and bags and continues to lead with pioneering creations that not only embody aesthetic excellence but also enrich the lives of those who wear them.” Connected Jewels relies on advanced OCR (Optical Character Recognition), powered by a synergy of optical optimisation, AI and computer vision. Each jewel is discreetly inscribed with a singular and unrepeatable serial code, which unlocks its Bulgari Digital Passport that offers detailed insights into the piece – from the origin and rarity of its materials to the craftsmanship and aftercare options. As the luxury market continues to evolve, the jewellery trade’s response to consumer demand for transparency will come with further opportunities for storytelling and value creation in an increasingly competitive landscape. 宝石和珠宝行业拥抱尖端技术，实施AI人工智慧，及原 产地和可追溯性程序，以更高的运营水平和服务满 足客户需求。 早在新技术普及之前，古宝琳宝石鉴定所已率先采用人 工智慧和开发可追溯性平台，持续推陈出新；其人工智慧驱动 的Gemtelligence系统在2023年2月正式面世，用于鉴定红宝 石、蓝宝石和祖母绿的产地，并识别红宝石和蓝色蓝宝石有否 进行加热处理。该系统已整合至古宝琳位于琉森、中国香港、 纽约、曼谷，以及其移动实验室的所有检测规程中。发布每项 Gemtelligence的检测结果前，都会经过高级宝石学家的合理 性检查。 Gemtelligence的训练样本包括古宝琳参考宝石库的30,000多 颗真品宝石，以及百多年来不同客户的精选宝石。古宝琳的数据 库得以持续更新和扩充，并新增了实地考察的宝石，例如最近便 增添了来自坦桑尼亚、越南、巴基斯坦和马达加斯加的宝石数据。 前研究部主管Dietmar Schwarz为鉴定所与古宝琳宝石学 院提供超过1,800项参考样品，经过仔细分析和审查后也被纳 入训练数据。 惠及行业 古宝琳宝石鉴定所执行总监Daniel Nyfeler称，Gemtelligence 最直接的影响力在于改善鉴定报告结果的一致性，还能从更少 的数据中萃取更多信息。 他指出：“在某些情况下，我们能够缩短检测流程，也可以省 去某些耗时的微观描述以至昂贵的激光剥蚀电感耦合等离子 体质谱(LA-ICP-MS)化学分析。”效率提升和成本节约容许鉴定 所提供更精简的“宝石护照”服务，甚至在曼谷开设实验室。 “宝石护照”服务价格为200瑞士法郎(约243美元)，可为重 量不超过3克拉的红宝石、蓝宝石和祖母绿提供原产地和加热 处理鉴定服务。 Provenance Proof platform 原产地证明平台
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