AMSMicro

AMSMicro

AMSMicro is a stationary diamond verification instrument designed to automatically feed, measure, and dispense small, round brilliant diamonds, synthetic diamonds and diamond simulants into their respective categories. It is designed to process diamonds that fall in an overall size range of 0.6mm to 1.0mm girdle diameter. Batches of up to 200ct can be processed at a time provided each batch has a maximum diameter variation between stones of +/- 0.05mm (eg. 0.6mm to 0.69mm, 0.7 to 0.79mm, etc…).

Stone Testing Capability

Weight: 0.001 ct
Size: 0.60 mm to 1.0 mm
Colour: D-J
Shape: Round Brilliant
Diamond Simulants: Yes (Cubic Zirconium and Moissanite)
Mounted Stones: No

Instrument Performance

Key performance metrics measured for the AMSMicro with the ASSURE 2.0 Ultra Smalls Sample:

Diamond False Positive Rate (optimal rate 0%): 0%
Diamond Referral Rate (optimal rate 0%): 2.3%
Diamond Accuracy Rate (optimal rate 100%): 97.7%

The Ultra Smalls Sample consists of 350 loose diamonds, 100 loose synthetic diamonds and 50 loose diamond simulants. The stones have a girdle diameter between 0.55 mm and 1.0 mm in D-J colour.

The AMSMicro is a fully automated instrument and has a measured operating speed of 3,200 stones per hour.

Instrument Capabilities

Automated Feed: Yes
Automated Results: Yes
Automated Dispense: Yes
Detect or Refer (Synthetic Diamonds): Detect
Detect or Refer (Diamond Simulants): Detect
Multiple Stones at Once: Yes
Training Required: Yes (on site)

The user loads up to 200 carats of loose polished stones into the AMSMicro in a specific size range. The instrument then automatically processes the stones and dispenses them into their respective categories.

AMSMicro dispenses the stones into four categories:

  1. Pass (i.e. natural diamond)
  2. Refer
  3. Synthetic
  4. Non-diamond

Stones in the ‘Refer’ and ‘Non-diamond’ bins should be fed into the hopper and run through the instrument again.

AMSMicro requires periodic calibration.

Instrument Specifications

Size: 92.7 cm (W) x 80 cm (D) x 168.8 cm (H)
Weight: 264 kg
Price: 250,000 USD (October 2024)

Contact information

https://verification.debeersgroup.com/

dvisales@debeersgroup.com

ASSURE 2.0 Tested and Published: March 2025

ASSURE ID: 250301

Natural Diamond Council (NDC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the integrity of the natural diamond industry worldwide. NDC serves as the authoritative voice for natural diamonds, inspiring and educating consumers on their real, rare and responsible values.