GIA colour treated diamonds recalled

 

Diamonds certified by the GIA had an undisclosed treatment which fades over time, but improves their colour by as much as three grades.

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Upgraded Cutting Technology for Zimbabwe Diamond Centre

The new diamond center incorporates miners, diamond dealers, cutters and polishers, jewellers, financial institutions and government regulatory authorities. This centralises the diamond industry and can address accountability, security and transparency in the Zimbabwean diamond industry.

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Australia doesn't have a bourse or a diamond center.

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Diamonds: Getting your money’s worth

From fracture-filled diamonds to synthetic stones and phony certificates

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341.90 carat gem recovered by Lucara

 

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DCLA PRICE LIST 2015

DCLA Diamond Certificate   

Prices GST exclusive

Up to   0.39ct          $65.00

0.40 -  0.69ct           $85.00

0.70 -  0.99ct           $100.00

1.00 -  1.49ct           $115.00

1.50 -  1.99ct           $125.00

2.00 -  2.99ct           $150.00

3.00 -  3.99ct           $175.00

4.00 -  4.99ct           $200.00

5.00 -  9.99ct           $250.00

Over   10.00ct         $500.00

LASERLOGO SYMBOL                                                                             $30.00

LASER INSCRIPTION DCLA CERTIFICATE                                                 $55.00

LASER INSCRIPTION (OTHER CERTIFICATE)                                             $150.00

VERIFICATION OF DCLA CERTIFICATE                                                      $35.00

RECHECK COLOUR / CLARITY                                                                 $25.00

REPRINT CERTIFICATE                                                                            $35.00

CHECK FOR HEARTS AND ARROWS                                                       $10.00

PRELIMINARY GRADING                                                                          $75.00

PRIORITY SERVICE (SAME DAY*)                                                            $50.00

COLOUR AUTHENTICATION                                                                      $100.00

ADDITIONAL TESTING                                                                              $150.00

DCLA INSURANCE VALUATION (including laser inscription)                         $75.00

DIAMOND RECUT / REPAIR                                                                      BASED ON QUOTE PRIOR

REPAIR HOT LASER DAMAGE                                                                 $55.00

ROUGH DIAMOND POLISHING                                                                  BASED ON QUOTE PRIOR

•              Discounts are volume based and subject to review

•              Prices are subject to change without notification   

*              Depending on volume

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