CIBJO and the IDC Agree

The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) and the International Diamond Council (IDC) have decided to use the same terminology for describing diamonds, making it easier for consumers to understand grading.

CIBJO agreed to make amendments to its Diamond Book — a guide to grading standards and terminology — following requests by the IDC, an organization that works to ensure consistency in grading across the industry. The IDC’s language will now be “harmonized” with that of the Diamond Book, CIBJO said Tuesday.

“The true beneficiaries of this agreement are the diamond consumers, who will now be able to refer to a single set of rules for describing diamonds,” said CIBJO president Gaetano Cavalieri.

The two organizations finalized the agreement at the CIBJO Congress in Bangkok this week. The International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), one of the IDC’s founding bodies, has also endorsed the new Diamond Book.

IDC http://www.internationaldiamondcouncil.org

Source: diamonds.net

CIBJO and the IDC Agree

The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) and the International Diamond Council (IDC) have decided to use the same terminology for describing diamonds, making it easier for consumers to understand grading.

CIBJO agreed to make amendments to its Diamond Book — a guide to grading standards and terminology — following requests by the IDC, an organization that works to ensure consistency in grading across the industry. The IDC’s language will now be “harmonized” with that of the Diamond Book, CIBJO said Tuesday.

“The true beneficiaries of this agreement are the diamond consumers, who will now be able to refer to a single set of rules for describing diamonds,” said CIBJO president Gaetano Cavalieri.

The two organizations finalized the agreement at the CIBJO Congress in Bangkok this week. The International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), one of the IDC’s founding bodies, has also endorsed the new Diamond Book.

IDC http://www.internationaldiamondcouncil.org

Source: diamonds.net

Diamond fluorescence

There is common misconception that a diamond exhibiting fluorescence under ultra violet light has some kind of colour defect or transparency issue.

This NOT true at all. The naturally occurring fluorescence phenomenon is a unique completely hidden feature, which is present to some level in approximately 30% of all diamonds.

The effect is seen in Diamonds which have Carbon bonds which include boron.

Boron causes the diamond to glow when held under a powerful ultra violet light also known as blacklight.

The amount of boron in the Carbon bond making up the diamond will determine the level of fluorescence.  Fluorescence is rated by the Laboratory as Very Strong, Strong, Medium, Faint, None. This relates to the strength of the fluorescent glow under ultra violet light.

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Diamond fluorescence

There is common misconception that a diamond exhibiting fluorescence under ultra violet light has some kind of colour defect or transparency issue.

This NOT true at all. The naturally occurring fluorescence phenomenon is a unique completely hidden feature, which is present to some level in approximately 30% of all diamonds.

The effect is seen in Diamonds which have Carbon bonds which include boron.

Boron causes the diamond to glow when held under a powerful ultra violet light also known as blacklight.

The amount of boron in the Carbon bond making up the diamond will determine the level of fluorescence.  Fluorescence is rated by the Laboratory as Very Strong, Strong, Medium, Faint, None. This relates to the strength of the fluorescent glow under ultra violet light.

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SELLING YOUR DIAMOND

DCLA can help you sell or auction your diamond jewellery and get you the correct value:  DCLA Laboratory Diamond Selling Advice.
If you are you considering selling your diamond, but feel as though you have no idea how or where to begin with the process?
This article will give you a few tips to help you along the way.

Read article: DCLA DX

DCLA Diamond Laboratory provides an internationally recognised and respected report to any seller or prospective buyer.

DCLA will provide you with an experience expert to advise you and give you the accurate value protecting you when selling.

Our goal is to provide you with as much knowledge as possible.

Visit www.dcla.com.au for information advice or to make an appointment.

Or call us on 1300 413 425 or Sydney 02 92612104

SELLING YOUR DIAMOND

DCLA can help you sell or auction your diamond jewellery and get you the correct value:  DCLA Laboratory Diamond Selling Advice.
If you are you considering selling your diamond, but feel as though you have no idea how or where to begin with the process?
This article will give you a few tips to help you along the way.

Read article: DCLA DX

DCLA Diamond Laboratory provides an internationally recognised and respected report to any seller or prospective buyer.

DCLA will provide you with an experience expert to advise you and give you the accurate value protecting you when selling.

Our goal is to provide you with as much knowledge as possible.

Visit www.dcla.com.au for information advice or to make an appointment.

Or call us on 1300 413 425 or Sydney 02 92612104

Bespoke Jewellery

DCLA Diamond Exchange one off handmade, commissioned jewellery.

Our handmade Jewellery is produced in Sydney Australia, at our factory.
All the Bespoke Jewellery is designed by our team, with your ideas and input.

We create works of art inspired by the diamond you select. Working with Platinum or Gold and using only
the finest DCLA hand selected diamonds, DCLA Diamond Exchange produces only the finest Jewellery collections.

Our design rule is ‘’anything is possible’’ and we strive to make your ideas a reality.
We bring out your diamonds natural Brilliance, lustre and Fire, using the finest stones and metalwork to complement.

DCLA Diamond Exchange welcomes one off designs.
Talk to us about your special events, Special birthdays or Commitment rings, Anniversary jewellery.

DCLAdiamondexchange

Selling Your Diamond

 
If you are you considering selling your diamond,

but feel as though you have no idea how or where to begin with the process?

This article will give you a few tips to help you along the way.

Read More: DCLA

Taylor Swift’s diamond filled bathtub

Taylor Swift Diamond Bath

In Taylor Swift’s new music video for “Look What You Made Me Do.” The pop star is seen sitting in a bathtub full of diamonds.

Well surprise they used real diamonds, no fakes. The Jewellery pieces were on loan from celebrity jeweller Neil Lane. And have a value of well over $10 million USD.

Source: DCLA

Diamond and Jewellery Valuations

DCLA Diamond and Jewellery Valuations

DCLA Australia’s leading diamond certification laboratory valuation service.

Due to the rates of exchange and the price changes in Diamonds and Gold,  Your Diamond or Jewellery valuations should be updated annually.

DCLA Cold Laser Inscription

This is another assurance linking your diamond to the report or the valuation, identifying your diamond in case of recovery.

Read more Source: DCLA Valuations