History of Diamond Grading in Australia

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10.10-carat Burmese ruby
The Extraordinary Rarity of Pink Diamonds: Christie’s Sets a $12 Million Estimate

Few gemstones command the combination of fascination, rarity and value associated with a natural pink diamond. Unlike[…]

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[…]

Nature created very few of them, and the world's supply cannot simply be increased.
Rare Orangey Pink Diamond to Take Centre Stage at Christie’s Geneva Auction

A remarkable 14.63 carat fancy orangey pink natural diamond is set to be one of the highlights[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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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[…]

The Modern Influencer Creates a Different Opportunity
When Celebrities Create Jewellery Icons: How Famous Faces Can Build a Jewellery Brand Around a Stone, Shape or Design

From Celebrity Style to Jewellery Legacy Jewellery has always been more than an accessory. The right gemstone, cut[…]

For the DCLA, this changing relationship with diamonds underlines the importance of communicating the distinct qualities of natural diamonds while recognising the broader cultural shift taking place across the jewellery market.
The changing romance of diamonds and jewellery

Swarovski’s chief executive has told the Financial Times that falling prices for laboratory-grown diamonds are enabling more[…]

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