Working closely with ODC, Ankit Gems has been entrusted with the manufacturing and preparation of specific ODC diamonds that were incorporated into medals to be worn by international champions, representing excellence, achievement, and national pride.
Every ODC diamond begins its journey through a carefully controlled process designed to ensure complete traceability, precision, and quality. Upon arrival, each diamond is logged, scanned, and assigned a unique tracking ID. Provenance and supporting documentation are thoroughly verified before the stone undergoes initial grading and high-resolution imaging.
Our technical specialists then assess the rough diamond, studying its natural characteristics, inclusions, and light performance potential to determine the optimal manufacturing plan. Using advanced Galahad-based technology, each stone is digitally mapped and analysed to maximise its beauty and brilliance. The diamond is then expertly sawn, shaped, faceted, and polished to exacting standards.
The margin for error during manufacturing is exceptionally small. Facet angles are controlled within fractions of a degree, while alignment and symmetry are measured in microns. Through a combination of advanced technology, skilled craftsmanship, and continuous inspection, every diamond is refined to achieve optimal brilliance, fire, and visual performance.
Quality assurance is embedded throughout the process. Each stone undergoes multiple checkpoints, including grading, dimensional verification, clarity assessment, in-process inspections, and final audits. Every stage is digitally recorded, ensuring complete accountability and traceability. Only diamonds that successfully meet all predetermined specifications are released for final approval.
What makes this project particularly special is the significance of its destination. These are not ordinary diamonds; these specific ODC diamonds are being prepared for medals that will be worn by international champions on the world stage. While our standards of precision remain uncompromising for every diamond we manufacture, knowing that these stones will become part of such prestigious awards instills an even greater sense of responsibility and pride throughout our team.
The collaboration between ODC, Botswana, and Ankit Gems reflects a shared commitment to excellence, transparency, and craftsmanship. By combining Botswana's exceptional diamond resources with advanced manufacturing technology and rigorous quality controls, we are helping create a lasting symbol of achievement that will be worn by some of the world's finest athletes and champions.
For Ankit Gems, contributing to a project of such global significance is both a privilege and a testament to the trust placed in our expertise. Every diamond is prepared with the understanding that it will become part of a medal celebrating extraordinary human achievement, ensuring that the brilliance of Botswana's diamonds shines alongside the accomplishments of champions around the world.