History of Diamond Grading in Australia

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Hong Kong jewellery sales lead the retail recovery
Hong Kong Luxury Retail Booms While High Borrowing Costs Hit Australian Businesses

Hong Kong's jewellery and watch industry is experiencing a remarkable recovery, with sales jumping more than 20%[…]

Are Old-Cut Diamonds More Valuable Than Modern Diamonds?
A Complete Guide to Antique Diamond Cuts: History, Styles and the Beauty of Old-Cut Diamonds

Why Are Old-Cut Diamonds Becoming Popular Again? There is a growing appreciation for jewellery that tells a story. Modern[…]

Why Australia Jewellery Is Facing an Increasingly Difficult Market
The global jewellery industry is undergoing a significant structural change.

The global jewellery industry is undergoing a significant structural change. Independent jewellers, manufacturers, wholesalers and traditional retailers[…]

Protecting the Value of an Inheritance When a loved one passes away, their estate may contain a lifetime of accumulated possessions, including diamond rings, gold chains, bracelets, watches, coins, precious stones and other valuable jewellery. Some pieces may have been purchased recently, while others may have been passed down through several generations.
Inherited Jewellery and Family Valuables, Why Expert Assessment Matters

Inherited jewellery, diamonds, gold and family heirlooms can represent significant financial and sentimental value. Before dividing an[…]

8.10 carat Fancy Vivid pink
Geneva Auction to Feature Rare 8.63 Carat Pink Diamond

The unmounted oval modified brilliant cut diamond has been graded Fancy Intense Pink, VS2 clarity and Type[…]

The influence of diamond shape and facet arrangement
Inclusion Size Alone Does Not Determine a Diamond’s Grade

Discover how inclusion size, position, nature and contrast affect diamond clarity grading, and why DCLA assesses transparency[…]

diamond engagement ring or an exceptional high jewellery creation
From a Child’s First Charm to a Lifetime of Luxury

Jewellery for Every Age Jewellery has a special place in our lives. It marks milestones, celebrates achievements,[…]

Your jewellery should reflect who you are, not simply what is fashionable.
Do You Follow the Trend or Are You a Trendsetter?

Your jewellery should reflect who you are, not simply what is fashionable.

More than 4,400 natural diamonds, including a spectacular 75.54 carat Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond
Spectacular $70 Million Diamond Fantasy Bra

More than 4,400 natural diamonds, including a spectacular 75.54 carat Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond, transformed a Victoria’s[…]

De Beers at a Crossroads Lab-Grown Diamonds,
The Hidden Cost of Falling Diamond Prices, Lab-Grown Competition and Lost Livelihoods

The potential sale of De Beers highlights the challenges facing the natural diamond industry. The rise of[…]

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