IDI hires top gemologist to transform its gem lab: as part of its effort to establish a world-class gem lab, the Israel Diamond Institute appoints a Chicago native, Tom Tashey to head the new body.

"We do the impossible instantly, miracles take a little longer" This slogan, which is oftentimes seen on signs at service center of all kinds, would be an apt description of the daunting task the International Gemological Institute of the Israel Diamond Institute has plant itself." nothing less than to reinvent itself as a leading gemological services laboratory for the Israeli diamond industry.

Since the official announcement, matters have mov forward rapidly. The foundations of this fresh venture have been laid, and the transformation of the lab is well underway.