History of Diamond Grading in Australia

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Explore DCLA’s legacy as Australia’s leading diamond authority. Learn our history, meet the founders, and discover our unmatched grading expertise.

De Beers London launches Vibrations
De Beers London launches Vibrations

De Beers London presents Vibrations: a High Jewellery universe inspired by the quiet yet enduring power of[…]

10.10-carat Burmese ruby
The Extraordinary Rarity of Pink Diamonds: Christie’s Sets a $12 Million Estimate

Few gemstones command the combination of fascination, rarity and value associated with a natural pink diamond. Unlike[…]

Detection has always been part of DCLA's laboratory process
Diamond Detection Keeps Advancing, And DCLA Has used the Technology for Decades

The technology used to identify laboratory-grown diamonds continues to advance, with De Beers Group announcing its next-generation[…]

How can you prove the provenance of a polished diamond?
Where Did My Diamond Come From?

A diamond may have been mined in Botswana, South Africa, Canada, Australia, Angola, Namibia, Lesotho, Russia or[…]

The Right Diamond for the Right Style
What Diamond Jewellery Can Men Wear?

Men are increasingly wearing diamonds in everything from understated wedding bands and cufflinks to bold Cuban-link bracelets[…]

Few diamonds capture the imagination quite like a natural Fancy Vivid blue diamond. In 2023, one of the most remarkable examples in recent years the 11.28-carat Infinite Blue attracted worldwide attention when Sotheby’s Hong Kong offered it as a single-lot auction.
The Infinite Blue: The Extraordinary Story Behind a $25 Million Blue Diamond

Rare blue diamond from South Africa’s Cullinan Mine demonstrates why colour, origin and rarity can transform a[…]

Don't Assume a Damaged Diamond Is Worthless
Can Diamonds Be Damaged? Understanding Chips, Abrasions, Burns and Diamond Repairs

A diamond can resist being scratched while still being capable of chipping, fracturing, cleaving or breaking if[…]

When this happens, many people immediately assume they are allergic to gold, silver or another precious metal.
Why Is My Jewellery Giving Me an Allergic Reaction?

Jewellery is meant to be worn, enjoyed and treasured. But for some people, wearing a ring, necklace,[…]

Why experience matters when buying a diamond
Best Place to Buy Diamonds in Australia: Knowledge, Experience and Confidence

One of the most important questions a diamond buyer should ask is: Who graded the diamond? A grading report[…]

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The Diamond Market Has Changed, Could This Be the Time to Buy?

The diamond market is going through one of the most significant periods of change in recent decades.[…]

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