Home » Press Bulletin and Blog » The Cost of a Missed Scan: How One Undetected Lab-Grown Diamond Can Affect Your Business

Introduction:
In the fast-paced world of jewellery retail and manufacturing, one mistake can ripple through your entire business. And often, that mistake is as small as a 0.003-carat lab-grown diamond that went unverified.
In an industry built on trust, scanning your stones isn’t just an operational step — it’s a promise to your customer. This blog explores what happens when that promise is broken, and why detection isn’t optional anymore.
What Happens When You Miss a Scan?
Let’s walk through a very real scenario:
A jeweller confidently sells a solitaire pendant, claiming it to be 100% natural. The customer later gets it independently verified and finds out it’s lab-grown.
Now what?
– Refund has to be issued
– Reputation damage begins spreading
– Negative word-of-mouth kicks in
– Loyalty takes a hit
– A single error starts defining your brand
The Financial Loss Is Only the Beginning
Sure, the refund stings. But the hidden cost is far greater:
– You lose the next purchase they would’ve made.
– You lose the referrals they might have given.
– You might even lose sleep over what else you might’ve missed.
– When trust is shaken in the jewellery world, restoration is 10x harder than prevention.
Why Is Scanning Overlooked?
Many businesses still assume that lab-grown detection is:
- Expensive
- Time-consuming
- Optional for small stones or daily walk-ins
That’s where DRC’s range of machines, like JMINI PRO and DRC Guardian, come in, made exactly to solve these assumptions.
The Solution: Make Detection Part of the Process
Today’s most successful jewellers integrate scanning into their daily workflow, just like polishing, billing, or packaging. Whether it’s a ring, a nosepin, or a bridal necklace, scanning with DRC ensures 100% verified stones, Zero customer doubt and Proof-backed selling that builds brand loyalty.
Don’t Wait for Mistakes to Upgrade
Most businesses adopt tech after facing a customer crisis. But trust, once lost, is tough to regain. Build your systems before someone’s trust becomes your cautionary tale.
It’s Not a Scan. It’s a Signature.
Every DRC scan is more than a technical step, it’s your silent signature that says: “I checked this. You can trust me.” Don’t let a single missed scan rewrite your story.
Let DRC protect your promise.
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