Sunday 14 August 2016

Wednesday 10 August 2016

138.57 Carat D Colour Diamond Recovered by Petra at Cullinan

Petra Diamonds announced that it had recovered a 138.57-carat, Type IIa, D-colour diamond at its historic Cullinan mine near Pretoria in South Africa.

The company said the diamond would be offered for sale in Johannesburg later this month.

Source:DCLA

Thursday 21 July 2016

Laboratory grown diamonds vs Natural mined diamonds.

The diamond above is the latest in the laboratory grown technology. We were lucky to get one to test and It has been in the laboratory for a few days now. We are all very surprised and impressed by what has been accomplish. Even the growth structure the only way to identify or distinguish between the diamonds in the laboratory is more difficult to identify. 

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Or visit  http://www.dcla.com.au


Swarovski Jumps Into the Lab-Grown Diamond Business


Swarovski, the Austrian company famed for its signature crystals, is now selling synthetic diamonds.

A Swarovski spokesperson confirmed that the renowned jewellery brand has launched Diama, its first lab-grown diamond line, marking a shift for a company that has traditionally sold diamond simulants.

A Swarovski statement says Diama is an amalgam of Dia for diamond and Ama for love. All the diamonds are set in 18k gold, it says. “Swarovski Created Diamonds are identical to mined diamonds according to their optical, physical, and chemical properties,” it says. “They are diamonds with all of the essential qualities of a diamond, only the origin is a laboratory, not the earth.”

Tuesday 5 July 2016

Short term loans on certified diamonds and jewellery.


DCLA verification, loan valuations of your diamond or diamond jewellery.

DCLA in conjunction with Assetline are now offering valuation services and assistance in getting short term loans with the established, reputable short term secured asset lender.

With a national presence, offering finance in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and WA.

The loans are available from 1 month to 12 months. Assetline short term lender will fund up to $5,000,000 per individual transaction.

The individual loan approval process is designed to provide you with a fast and efficient funding solution.

If you have a diamond certified by GIA, HRD or DCLA call us for an appointment.

Uncertified diamond jewellery or estate jewellery is welcome for assessment.

Assetline Capital has been recognized as Australia’s leading short term lender in the market and has been awarded the “Best Short Lender of the Year” award by The Adviser in both 2014 and 2015.

Call DCLA for further information. 02 92612104

Tuesday 21 June 2016

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Petra Diamonds recovers 121.26 carat white diamond


Petra Diamonds has found a large 121.26 carat white diamond at the Cullinan mine in South Africa.

The rough diamond is a Type II diamond of exceptional colour and clarity, and is an outstanding example of the large, high quality diamonds for which the Cullinan mine is known.

The Cullinan mine is north east of Pretoria in South Africa, and was home to the largest rough gem diamonds ever discovered, the 3,106 carat Cullinan diamond.

Source: DCLA 

Petra Sales Up, Prices Down

Petra Diamonds Operations Petra Diamonds reported increased sales for FY 2024, despite weak market conditions. The UK based miner said it ha...