History of Diamond Grading in Australia

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Pit Type of diamond blemish that appears as a tiny opening or indentation on the surface of a diamond.
Pit

Type of diamond blemish that appears as a tiny opening or indentation on the surface of a diamond.[…]

Pink Diamond

A pink diamond is a rare and highly sought-after coloured diamond that exhibits a natural pink body

The Kimberley Process
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
International Diamond Manufacturers Association

The International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) is a global trade organisation that represents the interests of diamond[…]

Recognised Standards in Diamond Grading
Internationally Recognised Standards

Internationally recognised standards in diamond grading refer to a set of rules, guidelines, and processes that are[…]

International Diamond Council
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[…]

DCLA is Australia’s internationally accredited diamond certification laboratory.
Who are the DCLA and what do they do?

Who are the DCLA and what do they do?

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