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.

Gem Quality

Only about 20% of mined diamonds are of gem quality, meaning they meet the necessary standards for[…]

Fractures can weaken the diamond, making it more susceptible to damage
Fracture

A fractured diamond refers to a diamond that has an internal fracture, often called a fracture or

Fracture Filling

Fracture filling is a treatment used to improve the clarity and appearance of diamonds that have visible[…]

Fluorescence

Fluorescence in diamonds refers to the glow that a diamond emits when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light.

The Four C's of Diamonds: Cut, Colour, Clarity, and Carat Weight
Four C’s

The Four C's are the standard criteria used to evaluate and grade diamonds.

diamond with no inclusions or blemishes
Flawless

Flawless is a clarity grade used to describe diamonds that have no visible inclusions (internal flaws) or[…]

Flat Cut Diamond
Flat Diamond

A flat cut diamond refers to a diamond that has a shallower cut, where the crown (the[…]

Fish Eye

A fish eye is a type of optical flaw that can occur in diamonds, affecting their appearance[…]

Flash Effect

The flash effect in a fracture-filled diamond refers to the dispersion of light and the sparkle that[…]

Fire

Fire refers to the dispersion of light into the various colors of the rainbow when light passes[…]

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