Inscribing bar codes on diamonds is currently an uncommon practice, but this illustrates how much information can be put on the girdle of a diamond, which is the very small rim that runs around the diamond. A diamond bar code would require high magnification and a bar code reader to decode it.

Typically diamond inscriptions are grading report numbers, brand names, logos or other data to aid in identification and tracking.

GSI uses state-of-the-art excimer laser systems, produced by PhotoScribe Technologies, for all its gemstone inscription. Diamonds are guaranteed not to crack or fracture based on this exclusive cold laser technology.

For more information on laser inscription, visit www.photoscribetech.com