DCLA Timeline, our history

DCLA applies to become IDC Laboratory

September, 2000

DCLA applies to become IDC Laboratory

Laboratory systems and technical equipment setup

January, 2001

Laboratory systems and technical equipment setup

IDC performs official assessments and audits

January, 2001

IDC performs official assessments and audits

DCLA receives SAJC-graded IDC diamond colour master set

February, 2001

DCLA receives SAJC-graded IDC diamond colour master set

DCLA becomes the 5th IDC-recognised laboratory worldwide

February, 2001

DCLA becomes the 5th IDC-recognised laboratory worldwide

DCLA and SAJC Laboratory sign affiliation agreement

March, 2001

DCLA and SAJC Laboratory sign affiliation agreement

DCLA opens its doors for the first time

June, 2001

DCLA opens its doors for the first time

DCLA receives HRD-graded IDC diamond master set

November, 2001

DCLA receives HRD-graded IDC diamond master set

DCLA offers first cold laser system for Australia

January, 2003

DCLA offers first cold laser system for Australia

DCLA gets official CIBJO SSEF-graded diamond colour master set for Australia (C2 AU set)

August, 2006

DCLA gets official CIBJO SSEF-graded diamond colour master set for Australia (C2 AU set)

CIBJO Recognizes DCLA as Registered Laboratory

September, 2006

CIBJO Recognizes DCLA as Registered Laboratory

DCLA buys second cold Laser

February, 2007

DCLA buys second cold Laser

DCLA gets third Sarin measuring machine

April, 2007

DCLA gets third Sarin measuring machine

Anna Wojcieszek appointed as Laboratory Director

June, 2008

Anna Wojcieszek appointed as Laboratory Director

Matthew Zamel appointed as Laboratory Director

September, 2013

Matthew Zamel appointed as Laboratory Director