The value of gemstones is evaluated according to their type, size, shape, defects and color

CSTM has carried a custom development of  a dedicated optical  tester for measuring the color of gemstones

The system includes:

A. A special lighting setup of diffused white light
B. A Color camera
C. An SBC computer
D. A special bench for positioning the stone
E. Mechanics which allow placement and removal of the stone

The main challenge in the project was to implement a photographic system that is invariant to the size of the stone and its orientation.

Gemstone Photography CSTM engineering