The DCLA Difference
Protecting Diamond Buyers

The Diamond Certification Laboratory of Australia (DCLA) is an independent diamond grading laboratory. The DCLA is one of only five laboratories worldwide recognised as an International Diamond Council (IDC) laboratory (WorldFed Newsletter, Edition 6, August 2003, Page 8). The IDC is the governing body established by the (WFDB) World Federation of Diamond Bourses and The International Diamond Manufactures Association (IDMA). These two bodies are the worlds highest Authorities in Diamonds.

DCLA is the official CIBJO laboratory for Australia and holds the official registered National Diamond Masterset for Australia.

The DCLA Diamond Grading Certificate sets the standard for technical ability. The laboratory is equipped with the most advanced equipment in Australia. All diamonds graded are checked to ensure they have not been treated and are of natural origin. Therefore the DCLA Certificate assures the owner that the diamond is free of all known treatments and enhancements. It also confirms the diamond is natural and not a synthetic diamond. DCLA cold laser inscription links the diamond to the certificate providing added confidence.

Independence means the DCLA is autonomous from all Diamond and Jewellery businesses. The DCLA receives NO grants or funding from the Diamond or Jewellery trade it is completely self funded.

International Diamond Council

In 1975, The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (lDMA), appointed a Joint Committee to create an international standard for rules, working methods and nomenclature.

A comprehensive system of rules and methods was built up, combining the practical experience of professional diamond people with scientific facts and figures.

The Committee later changed its name to the International Diamond Council (IDC). In May 1978 the "International Rules For Grading Polished Diamonds” were unanimously approved at the 19th Congress of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses and International Diamond Manufacturers Association. All the major diamonds laboratories have since adopted the system. DCLA is proud to offer a diamond certificate with such pedigree.