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Dirt-Repelling Protected Diamonds

Glisten Technologies Nanotechnology Keeps Diamonds Clean

— May 17, 2023 — Fashion
Glisten Technologies announced a breakthrough in diamond protection with patented nanotechnology designed to maintain the natural brilliance of diamonds by repelling the natural buildup of oils and proteins. Over time, a diamond's glittering light refraction is diminished by a cloudy appearance but this new technology introduces an invisible and oil-repellent barrier, applied before the diamond is set, to prevent dirt, grime and other substances from bonding to the surface of stones.

This technology will benefit not only diamond owners but also manufacturers and retailers who desire brilliant diamonds, whether natural or lab-grown.

Research from Glisten Technologies and the University of California shows that protected diamonds "have the potential to add more than half a billion dollars of value to the jewelry industry in the next five years."

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Trend Themes
1. Nanotech Diamond Protection - The breakthrough of Glisten Technologies' patented nanotechnology offers potential for more effective and long-lasting diamond protection.
2. Oil-repellent Diamond Barrier - The introduction of an invisible and oil-repellent barrier for diamonds suggests disruptive innovation opportunities for jewelry manufacturers and retailers.
3. Enhancing Diamond Brilliance - The potential to enhance the natural brilliance of diamonds with this technology signifies a trend towards greater appreciation for the subtle nuances of gemstone aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry Manufacturing - The application of Glisten Technologies' nanotechnology suggests an opportunity for jewelry manufacturers to stand out in their offerings through the integration of more advanced, innovative materials.
2. Jewelry Retail - Retailers could differentiate their products and customer experience with the promise of diamonds that remain brilliant and spotless with this new technology, as well as other gemstones that can potentially benefit from similar protective measures.
3. Materials Science - The development of novel protective materials with nanotechnology could spur more investments in materials science R&D to discover new solutions for the preservation of precious goods and other sensitive, valuable products.
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