Rough Diamond Optimization
Pacor and Helium are technologies developed by our partner company OctoNus. These technologies are for advanced rough diamond evaluation and optimization with value analysis and especially effective for gem quality rough bigger than 5 ct. Pacor technology includes microscope based system for allocation of internal inclusion up to VVS1 grade while Helium technology works with inclusion starting from VS2 grade through digital picture capturing (patent pending technology). While other rough planning technologies are aimed to save time and other expenses of cutting industry OctoNus products are about to increase effectiveness and profitability.
MSU Gemological Center developed a program of system integration new technologies into already existing cutting process and operator expert training. From the other hand OctoNus rough evaluation scanners and software were used to develop Rough Diamond Program, an educational program that is aimed to explore value adding possibilities with effective work with rough diamonds. Pacor and Helium can also be used in major rough producing companies to evaluate important stones and training possibilities of Pacor software are used in MSU to train Alrosa experts.
More information about the technology at the Pacor webpage.
Diamond Cut Optimization
Diamond Cut Study project (since 1998) is a joint project between OctoNus company and MSU Gemological Center. The core of this technology is an optical analysis of diamond performance on the base of its precise 3 dimensional model. Helium Polish scanner of OctoNus is able to collect all information that necessary to build 3D model and analytical software products such as DiamCalc can provide information about diamond proportions and symmetry, from the one hand, and visual performance, from the other hand. This technology can operate with both scanned and perfect symmetrical parametric models and can help not only to understand various optical phenomena that make input into diamond appearance but also significantly improve overall diamond look. Well known in industry effects in diamond like Light return, Scintillation, Contrast, Leakage, Neil Head, Bow Tie can also be analyzed. The main advantage of this technology is the equal approach for any cut shape, pattern, facet arrangement and proportion set. Theoretical findings of the Cut project are published at web on www.cutstudy.com and www.gemology.ru
Link to the Diamond Cut Study main page
MSU specialists use Cut Study information to consult several cutting companies to improve their product line. DiamCalc software is a part of MSU educational process and is also used in the testing laboratory to help more precisely calculate weight of gemstones mounted in jewelry pieces.
In 2004 MSU and OctoNus diamond and technology specialists together with Australian and Indian experts organized the first International Diamond Cut Conference. This conference collected a wide audience from over the world including most of world renowned labs representatives. The event was supported by Alrosa company.
Order a copy of IDCC – 1 proceedings
Interactive Diamond Course on CD
3D BOOK is CD tutorial in the field of polished diamonds. It is helpful for gemologists, appraisers, labs, diamond cutters, jewelers and trade members. The main sections of 3D BOOK are diamond identification and grading course book, photo library of external and internal features, examples of clarity grades, high resolution pictures, movies and stereo movies, workshops with modeling software: diamond shapes with changing proportions, colors, ray traces, inclusions.
