History of Diamond Grading in Australia

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Diamond Manufacturing Process & Indicative Cost
Diamond polishing process from the DCLA

For a small-to-medium round brilliant, the manufacturing cost might broadly fall around: $600–$2,500+ per finished diamond, excluding the[…]

The beginning of scientific diamond proportions
The Transformation of Diamond Cut Quality Grading

From the Tolkowsky Ideal to Modern Cut Grades, Why Proportions Still Matter For more than a century,[…]

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[…]

Does a famous brand make jewellery more valuable
Does a Famous Jewellery Brand Make a Better Diamond?

The luxury of the name, the value of the stone, and what happens when you come to

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[…]

Nature created very few of them, and the world's supply cannot simply be increased.
Rare Orangey Pink Diamond to Take Centre Stage at Christie’s Geneva Auction

A remarkable 14.63 carat fancy orangey pink natural diamond is set to be one of the highlights[…]

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[…]

Modern twist to old designs
Classic Diamonds, Reimagined: How Modern Jewellery Design Is Bringing Old Favourites Back to Life

Changing the diamond shape changes the entire look The modernisation of classic jewellery is not limited to the[…]

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[…]

Selling diamonds
Selling Jewellery: How to Make the Right Decision When Sentiment and Value Collide

Selling a piece of jewellery is rarely just a financial decision. Whether you are selling because of a[…]

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