The true test to evaluate a diamond is to visually compare it next to other diamonds. At the end of the day all the numbers, certificates and photos in the world mean nothing if you do not like the look of the diamond and it does not sparkle.
You may have heard of terms like [...]

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A certified diamond is a diamond that has been graded, tested and examined by a team of independent fully trained gemologists who then issue a Diamond certificate for that diamond.
A diamond certificate is a blueprint of a loose diamond that has been certified.
A diamond certificate can also be called a diamond grading report or diamond [...]

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Diamonds are a mineral, a natural crystalline substance, the transparent form of pure carbon or nearly pure carbon. Diamonds have extraordinary qualities. Diamonds have a broad colour range, high refraction, high dispersion of fire, very low reactivity to chemicals, rarity, and of course, extreme hardness and durability. Diamonds are known as the “king of gems” [...]

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Diamonds are big business across the globe and Australia in particular has a huge diamonds industry operated by dependable traders who are part of the Diamond Dealers Club of Australia. Not everyone who deals in diamonds is a member of the Diamond Dealers Club. There is a strict screening of applicants to the club to [...]

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When you start to think about buying a diamond, you naturally will want the best diamond that you can afford and a beautiful stone you will treasure forever. Diamonds can be found in a range of shapes, sizes, qualities & colours. If you are about to buy a diamond for an engagement ring, you may [...]

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What Influences The Price of Diamonds?
Diamonds are cut in a range of shapes, sizes and qualities all of which influence the price. Diamonds that have an excellent or very good cut grade will reflect maximum fire, brilliance and sparkle and the price of these diamonds will be higher than diamonds with a good cut grade. [...]

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What Do Diamonds Cost?
Guys who are ready to ask for a woman’s hand in marriage will inevitably attempt to figure out how much money they should spend on a diamond engagement ring, what the diamond will cost them and whether they will be able to afford a diamond engagement ring for their fiance. Most people [...]

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Members are at all times required to conduct themselves in a manner congruent to the ICD Code of Practice

ICD member jewellers pledge to accurately and proactively disclose all details of diamond and jewellery characteristics. Implications of non-disclosure constitute deception, and as such will be investigated and appropriate action pursued.

ICD member jewellers pledge to always provide [...]

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De Beers Protects their Interests
Expect Diamond Price Increases
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By Antony SguazzinApril 29 (Bloomberg) — De Beers, the world’s biggest diamond producer, cut by 15 percent the number of customers it will allow to buy gems at exclusive sales because of an anticipated drop in supplies.
The Johannesburg-based company gave 79 customers the exclusive right to buy [...]

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Press Release
Antwerp, Belgium: April 28, 2008 - With two weeks to go before the start of the 2008 World Diamond Congress, preparations are in full swing in Shanghai, which will be hosting the first ever edition of the event to take place in China, as well as in Antwerp, the headquarters of the World Federation [...]

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