Special Report

De Beers' IIDGR Commits to Honest Diamond Grading

IIDGR now works across the diamond industry offering diamond grading, synthetic detection equipment and a melee testing service.

A History of Diamond Grading

Diamond sellers in the 1800s shaped the system used today to grade diamonds. That system has evolved to meet the needs of the industry.

Why a Diamond's Cut Makes All the Difference

When it comes to understanding the most important elements behind valuing a diamond, expert opinion can prove a cut above the rest.

Ethical Grading: What It Is, and Why It Matters

Honest grading is more important than ever in a diamond industry facing direct threats to its credibility.

What Diamond Buyers Keep Getting Wrong About Diamonds

You know what they say when you assume? Don't do it.

Synthetic Diamond Screening Scales Up

While synthetic diamonds make up less than 1% of the market, unscrupulous dealers are already mixing in lab grown diamonds to melee parcels of natural diamonds.

Colored Diamonds Are Forever…and There’s a Reason for That

Intensity of color is considered a fancy colored diamond’s most important attribute, but intangible elements can also impact significantly on price.

Photographing a Diamond: How to Bring Out the Bling

A camera can tell very different stories when it comes to the quality of the diamond represented in a photograph. And for those selling diamonds online a deep understanding of this is vital.