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The global gemstone industry is valued at USD 34 billion and is projected to reach USD 57 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual rate of nearly 5.8%. Yet fewer than 20% of certifications are fully digitized, leaving a vast opportunity for innovation.
Porolis, part of the 150-year BP de Silva Group, recognized this gap. With operations spanning Asia, the Middle East, Russia, and Europe, the group has long been a trusted name in gemology. Their ambition was clear: modernize gemstone analysis with the power of AI, photomicrography, and blockchain technology.
Having developed prototypes, KRISTA™ and KROMA™, capable of capturing critical attributes like appearance, inclusions, fluorescence, and pleochroism, Porolis needed a partner to transform these devices into a connected, global digital ecosystem. We partnered with Porolis to bring this vision to life, combining our expertise in AI-driven engineering, user-centered design, and cloud scalability to reimagine gemology for the digital age.
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At the core of this partnership was the mission to move beyond hardware innovation and deliver a complete ecosystem.
KRISTA™ and KROMA™ provided the foundation by capturing high-resolution images and gemstone data. Our role was to design and engineer the digital infrastructure that could:
This wasn’t just about digitizing workflows. It was about creating a future-ready platform that positions Porolis at the forefront of a global transformation in gemstone certification and trade.
Our work with Porolis blended design, engineering, and intelligence into one cohesive product ecosystem.
We began with designing for real-world usability. Through joint workshops and UX design sprints, we developed a touchscreen Windows application that mirrors the workflows of professional gemologists. Users can now move from scanning to reporting in just a few taps, reducing friction and increasing efficiency.
We then built a future-ready SaaS platform to manage, visualize, and showcase gemstones. Features like myGemVAULT™ for private storage and the Gem Bank for public display empower users to manage their collections seamlessly. Integrated subscriptions, payments, and customer support provide the foundation for scalable monetization.
At the core of the platform lies AI intelligence. We integrated Porolis’ proprietary inference engine into a scalable AI pipeline capable of analyzing gemstone attributes and generating professional reports. This ensures accuracy today while setting the stage for AI-driven grading and classification in the future.
Finally, trust was built into every layer. From device authentication and encrypted data flows to offline capabilities and secure payments, we architected the system with compliance and security-first principles. This foundation prepares Porolis for blockchain-enabled gemstone traceability and industry-grade certification.
The collaboration with Porolis has redefined what is possible in gemstone analysis. Processes that once required multiple machines and manual intervention are now consolidated into a single portable device and connected digital platform. This has created significant gains in efficiency, giving gemologists and jewelers a streamlined way to move from scanning to certification in just a few steps.
By combining hardware innovation with a cloud-native SaaS platform, we built an ecosystem that scales globally. Users can now securely store gemstones in myGemVAULT™, showcase them through the Gem Bank, and generate AI-powered reports with confidence. The platform is designed not only for private use but also for global visibility, laying the groundwork for a truly digital-first gem marketplace.
This approach has also positioned Porolis with a strong competitive advantage. While much of the industry still relies on paper certificates or fragmented digital systems, Porolis offers a fully integrated ecosystem that blends advanced imaging hardware, AI intelligence, and scalable cloud infrastructure. This differentiation enables the company to stand apart as the industry accelerates toward full digital certification.
Finally, the platform has unlocked new opportunities for monetization and long-term growth. Integrated subscription models and secure in-system payments provide recurring revenue streams, while blockchain-ready architecture ensures the system can evolve into a transparent, traceable gem marketplace. By combining operational efficiency, user trust, and future readiness, our partnership with Porolis has delivered a solution that not only solves today’s certification challenges but also creates the foundation for digital transformation across the global gemstone industry.