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IDL to open Turkey's first diamond lab

March 28, 2008

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Istanbul—International Diamond Laboratories (IDL) has announced that it will open Turkey's first diamond lab at the headquarters of the Istanbul Chamber of Jewelry (IKO).

IDL made the announcement during the Istanbul Jewelry Show, being held from March 26-30.

According to a release from IDL, a team of "international experts" will run the Turkish operation, and they expect to issue the first diamond certificate in June.

The lab will offer both diamond and jewelry certification services.

The opening of the lab is in reaction to the growing consumer demand for diamonds in Turkey.

"Turkey has become a leading jewelry manufacturing center and a rapidly growing diamond jewelry consumer market," IDL Chief Executive Officer Peter Meeus said in a statement. "A presence in Istanbul is a logical next step for IDL. We are delighted to have the support of a trade organization like IKO."

IKO President Allaattin Kameroclu said they are happy to welcome the IDL lab to Istanbul.

"High-quality certificates, offered locally to the business community, are essential for the further development of the Turkish diamond and jewelry business," he said. "IDL has the right products and services to respond to that need."

The IKO represents 6,000 wholesalers and retailers from the Istanbul region.

IDL, which provides certification for diamonds and jewelry, has offices in Antwerp, Belgium; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and Mumbai, India.
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