History of Diamond Grading in Australia

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Detection has always been part of DCLA's laboratory process
Diamond Detection Keeps Advancing, And DCLA Has used the Technology for Decades

The technology used to identify laboratory-grown diamonds continues to advance, with De Beers Group announcing its next-generation[…]

How can you prove the provenance of a polished diamond?
Where Did My Diamond Come From?

A diamond may have been mined in Botswana, South Africa, Canada, Australia, Angola, Namibia, Lesotho, Russia or[…]

The next phase of the lab-grown diamond market
Lab-Grown Diamonds: Is the Era of Falling Prices Coming to an End?

What was once promoted as a lower-cost alternative to natural diamonds has become dramatically cheaper as manufacturers[…]

Modern twist to old designs
Classic Diamonds, Reimagined: How Modern Jewellery Design Is Bringing Old Favourites Back to Life

Changing the diamond shape changes the entire look The modernisation of classic jewellery is not limited to the[…]

Don't Assume a Damaged Diamond Is Worthless
Can Diamonds Be Damaged? Understanding Chips, Abrasions, Burns and Diamond Repairs

A diamond can resist being scratched while still being capable of chipping, fracturing, cleaving or breaking if[…]

Check Your Chains, Bracelets and Clasps
Protect Your Jewellery, How to Check Your Jewellery Before You Lose It.

Fine jewellery is designed to be worn and enjoyed, but even the best-made piece will experience wear[…]

Why experience matters when buying a diamond
Best Place to Buy Diamonds in Australia: Knowledge, Experience and Confidence

One of the most important questions a diamond buyer should ask is: Who graded the diamond? A grading report[…]

Visit the DCLA Diamond Certification Laboratory of Australia
The Diamond Market Has Changed, Could This Be the Time to Buy?

The diamond market is going through one of the most significant periods of change in recent decades.[…]

The DCLA Rule for Buying Jewellery
The Art of Negotiating When Buying Jewellery

Buying fine jewellery should be an enjoyable experience. But when you are spending thousands or even tens[…]

A CVD Diamond Designed to Look Natural
GIA Alert: CVD Rough Made to Mimic Natural Diamond

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has issued an important warning after examining a 6.87-carat, near-colourless CVD[…]

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