Octahedron
An octahedron is one of the most sought-after crystal shapes for rough diamonds, featuring eight triangular faces[…]
Kimberley Process
The Kimberley Process (KP) is an international certification scheme established to prevent the trade in "blood diamonds,"[…]
Kimberlite
Kimberlite is an igneous rock, typically blue or green in colour, from which most diamonds are mined.[…]
International Diamond Manufacturers Association
The International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) is a global trade organisation that represents the interests of diamond[…]
Internationally Recognised Standards
Internationally recognised standards in diamond grading refer to a set of rules, guidelines, and processes that are[…]
Industrial Grade Diamond
An Industrial Grade Diamond refers to a diamond that does not meet the standards required for use[…]
International Diamond Council
The International Diamond Council (IDC) is a global organisation that was established to create and maintain standardised[…]
Gem Quality
Only about 20% of mined diamonds are of gem quality, meaning they meet the necessary standards for[…]
If I buy a certified diamond, how do I know that the diamond in my ring is the one described on the diamond certificate or diamond grading report?
how do I know that the diamond in my ring is the one described on the diamond certificate