Monday, 22 May 2017

Selling your diamond jewellery.



If you are looking to upgrade or just sell your diamond jewellery, Call DCLA - We will help you certify or value the diamonds or jewellery. 

We will also assist you when you sell or auction your diamond jewellery, making sure you get the best price. 



DCLA Diamonds call 02 92612104

Thursday, 18 May 2017

De Beers taps into polished diamonds market with first-time auction

 
 
Anglo America - De Beers
 
Anglo American’s De Beers, the world’s largest rough diamond producer by value, has decided to begin selling its own polished diamonds in auctions for the first time in its history.
The pilot auction, scheduled for June, will include a wide range of polished stones manufactured directly from the company’s own rough diamonds.

"The pilot auction, scheduled for June 29, will include a wide range of polished stones manufactured directly from De Beer's own rough diamonds." All the polished rocks will carry grading reports from both the International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR) — De Beers’ in-house grading unit — and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).

“We are interested in testing the level of demand from polished buyers for diamonds that have a clear and attractive source of origin, and that offer the assurance of product integrity that dual certification provides,” Neil Ventura, the miner’s executive vice president of auction sales, said in the statement.
If successful, the process would provide De Beers with more insight into the polished market, while also helping consumers fill gaps in supply or inventory if they were unable to find goods at the company’s rough auctions, he added.

All registered De Beers auction buyers will be eligible to bid in the first sale, which takes place on June 29.

Source: Mining.com

Monday, 15 May 2017

Laboratory grown diamonds form NEX Diamond


If you are Eco conscious, or just want something that is completely carbon neutral.

Then look no further than the ''Tesla" equivalent when it comes to diamonds.

NEX Diamonds are just that ! They are part of future of the ethical diamond trade.

100% conflict free and with No environmental or social impact, the NEX diamond is the ''NEXT'' diamond for the discerning Eco friendly Diamond jewellery enthusiast.

Not only are All NEX Diamonds and diamond jewellery guaranteed 100% Eco friendly. They are also guaranteed 100% the best, purist of diamond crystals know to Laboratories, who are the only people have the expertise and equipment to identify them.

All NEX Diamonds are Type2A, which to the expert gemologists means the diamonds are the purist of carbon bonds know in nature. ( These are the rarest and most sought after white diamonds available in nature ).

NEX Diamonds stock diamonds in all shapes, D - G colours and from 0.30 carats to 5.00 carats.

Call Us for information and availability. 02 92612104

Wednesday, 10 May 2017

US Wobble Takes Shine off Pandora Sales

 
Pandora jewellery
 
Pandora reported strong growth in the first quarter, but US store closures and sluggish mall traffic dented its performance stateside.
Global sales jumped 9% year on year to $756.9 million (DKK 5.16 billion), while net profit increased 4% to $199.7 million, the Denmark-based volume jeweler reported Tuesday.
The rise was mainly due to a 46% surge in revenue at Pandora-owned concept stores, which came to $270.4 million, driven by an increase in the number of stores. In the US, revenue fell 7%, or 10% in local currency.
While the company added a net 21 concept stores in the US in the past year, it closed about 600 other points of sale in the fourth quarter of 2016 and suffered from a decline in mall traffic, the retailer explained.
A one-off shipment to Signet Jewelers-owned brand Jared a year earlier also had an impact on the sales decline. “The retail climate in the US remains difficult, which was reflected in our performance in the US for the quarter,” said Pandora CEO Anders Colding Friis.

Source:diamonds.net

Monday, 8 May 2017

Oval cut diamond engagement ring





Oval-Diamond-Ring

1.02 D colour Vs2 Oval brilliant cut diamond, set in a four claw 18K white gold hand made ring. A Future Classic !

From: DCLA Diamonds

The Four Excellents Of Diamonds

Proportion or Cut is considered the most important characteristic of a diamond as it has the biggest effect on the light performance and brilliance. But this is not the only important characteristic.

At the DCLA Laboratory, Proportion is graded along side Symmetry, polish and importantly the Transparency. This is why DCLA Diamond Exchange Four Ex Diamonds are the most sought after for those who want the finest diamonds available.
To ensure the highest quality, DCLA works with the finest rough diamond producers from South Africa, Antwerp,Israel and India.
Each diamond is then meticulously analysed by our Laboratory diamond gemologists, who along with sophisticated laboratory equipment analyse every aspect of the individual stone, including the all important proportions that will produce the most brilliance.

Proportions

Proportions affect how light travels within the diamond. Diamonds that are cut too shallow and wide, or too deep and narrow lose light out the sides or bottom, causing the diamond to lose brilliance. DCLA selected Diamonds are cut to perfect proportions, allowing the diamond to reflect the maximum amount of light a diamond can produce.

Symmetry

The alignment of a diamond's facets in relation to each other or opposing facets affects the diamonds light performance. Facets which are symmetrical and aligned, reflect light directly back to your eye. Symmetry grading to DCLA standards ensure its brilliance and fire is emitted evenly.

Certification

All DCLA Diamond Exchange diamonds are certified by DCLA or GIA   This provides you an authoritative analysis of your diamond. DCLA also verifies that your diamond meets all the specific quality requirements and checks the diamond is cold laser inscribed.

Transparency 

Transparency, also called pellucidity, is the material property of allowing light to pass through. In mineralogy, another term for this property is diaphaneity.
The DCLA Transparency Grade is the degree to which a diamond transmits light, directly relevant to its ‘cloudiness’ or ‘haziness.’
In other words, it is a comprehensive assessment of light performance based on the quality of the diamond crystal itself.

Laser inscription

Every DCLA Diamond Exchange stone can be registered to the owner

Sunday, 7 May 2017

Important Advice on - How to Sell Your Diamonds


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.







TIP #1
Diamonds are usually given to display love making the sentimental value higher to the seller, than the actual value to a buyer.
Should you be in the market to sell your diamond, make sure you are ready to part with the diamond before being the process.

TIP #2
Be sure of the quality and authenticity of what you are trying to sell. Make sure of the quality and the grade of the stone. This is most importantly for the ultimate value of the diamond.
There have been many instances where a seller is committed to selling their diamond only to find out the quality isn’t as described when originally purchased.
There are Jewellers or services available, who will give an unbiased assessment of your stone.
But it is far more valuable in the long run to get a report from a recognised Laboratory.
It is also recommended to verify the report matches the Laser inscription before placing your diamond on the market, to assure your diamond is the same stone should it not sell.

TIP #3
Now that you have an accurate report of the quality, make sure you get a realistic selling value. Believe the diamond holds a higher value than it truly possesses will lead to a challenging, frustrating experience which can be dragged out.
An appraiser can assist you with determining a fair selling, price so you can avoid this pitfall.
Diamonds are priced in US dollars, so your diamonds price will be affected when converted to your local currency.

A good way to see current retail values is to visit online stores like dcladiamondexchange.com.au or bluenile.com.

TIP #4
There are many ways to sell a preloved diamond or diamond jewellery. Research your selling options to make an educated decision that works best for you.
Be it an online market or exploring options through a local jeweller or dealer, be sure you are using the best option for your needs.
Example, if time is not of the essence, an online market or an auction house could be the best way forward. If you want a quick sale, visiting your local dealer may be the best option.

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

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