Sundance Offers Free Diamond Testing Service in NYC

HPHT diamond processing company Sundance Diamonds has opened a free diamond testing service in New York City. At no charge to the trade, the testing will indicate if high pressure/high temperature (HPHT) can increase the value of a diamond to a colorless, near colorless or fancy yellow, orange or pink color.

The by-appointment-only facility is located on 47th St, and customers will be able to find out the diamond type of each submitted stone, as well as an estimate of the final result of HPHT before committing to processing, said Russ Myers, general manager of Sundance Diamonds. All treating takes place at the company’s center in Utah.

“We’re seeing a significant upturn in demand for heated diamonds,” said Myers. “To meet that demand and to help customers understand the potential value of their diamonds before processing, it was a natural fit to open a testing facility in this important diamond center.”

Sundance Diamonds is able to improve the color/value of most low-color higher clarity (VS and above) diamonds. Natural brown and cape diamonds can be permanently transformed into a variety of colors from colorless to fancy intense yellow, green, and pink.