Diamond Experts

" There is more to GIA than its 71 years of groundbreaking gemological research and education. More than the Institute's dedicated team of over 800 professionals. More than its nonprofit status.
GIA's Active Ingredients Look beyond the world renowned reputation of GIA's Diamond Grading Reports... ...beyond the credibility and prestige imparted by its diploma programs... ...beyond the countless discoveries of its distinguished scientists and researchers... ...and what you're left with are the active ingredients in each of GIA's products and services: knowledge, integrity, credibility, and authority. ..." more

IGI's supreme position in the gemological world is no coincidence.

It is the result of continuous research, support and synergy with professionals and consumers alike. Around the world, IGI certificates bring confidence when buying or selling diamonds, gemstones and jewelry.

Total commitment to understanding consumer concerns has motivated IGI to develop comprehensive analysis and clear documentation for consumers. This empowers jewelry buyers to focus on finding precisely what they want, with full assurance in the integrity and quality of the IGI certification.
IGI is the largest organization of its kind, with offices in Antwerp, New York, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Bangkok, Tokyo, Dubai, Tel Aviv, Cavalese, Toronto, Los Angeles, Kolkata, New Delhi, Thrissur, Surat, Chennai and Shanghai . The IGI School of Gemology operates from Antwerp, Mumbai, Dubai and Cavalese, offering a variety of courses designed for professionals and consumer enthusiasts alike...

"PriceScope is the first and only free diamond searching service where you can instantly compare diamond prices for equivalent stones among numerous diamond and gemstone vendors around the world!
PriceScope pioneered the diamond price comparison concept with the introduction of its online price comparison engine in February of 2000. PriceScope does not sell diamonds, so the information found here is unbiased. PriceScope is run by consumers for consumers with the advice of industry experts. Consumers will find excellent education and exclusive, cutting-edge shopping tools here, but no sales pitches.
PriceScope collects diamond price data available in open sources and provided by diamond dealers who wish to advertise their prices in real time. Our search engine allows consumers to find the best prices and save a great deal of money. At the same time, dealers with competitive prices can find their customers faster. " ... more

"EGL USA is one of the world's premier independent gemological laboratories. For over 25 years it has offered the fine jewelry trade and consumers accurate, reliable gemstone identification and professional certification to validate their gemstone purchases. The EGL USA Group is comprised of four North American labs that have built a reputation for:
- Exceptional, innovative service... " more

The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is an association of United States and Canadian trade professionals dedicated to promoting the long term stability and integrity of the natural colored gemstone and Cultured Pearl industries. The Association pursues its goals through the combined use of educational programs, publicity, industry events, government and industry relations, and printed materials for both the trade and consumer. The AGTA is well-known in the gemstone and jewelry industries for maintaining the highest ethical standards.
The AGTA's objectives are:

• To represent and further the interests of the natural colored gemstone and Cultured Pearl industries in the United States and Canada.
• To promote, maintain, and perpetuate the highest ethical standards among the Members of the AGTA and within the natural colored gemstone and Cultured Pearl industries.
• To protect the natural colored gemstone and Cultured Pearl industries, related industries, and ultimately the consumer from fraud, abuse, misrepresentation, and deceptive advertising related to natural colored gemstones
• To create a greater awareness and knowledge of colored gemstones and Cultured Pearls and act as a source of information for the jewelry trade to disseminate to the consumer.
• To educate these industries, related industries, and the consumer about natural colored gemstones and Cultured Pearls
• To assist the consumer in identifying dealers of integrity in the natural colored gemstone and Cultured Pearl industries.
• To assist the natural colored gemstone and Cultured Pearl industries in identifying dealers of integrity in the wholesale colored gemstone marketplace.
• To establish closer communication and information sharing between the AGTA and all segments of the jewelry trade and related industries.

" H. R. D. : " Hoge Raad voor Diamant (HRD, Diamond High Council) In 1973, a non-profit organization was founded to coordinate and optimize all activities on behalf of the diamond business. The organization was named Hoge Raad voor Diamant (HRD, Diamond High Council). The Diamond High Council is the officially recognized representative of the Belgian diamond trade and industry... " more

" Tacy Ltd. operates within a dynamic fast changing environment. The traditionally rather small and secretive diamond community, once concentrated in a few producing and processing countries, has gradually evolved into a fiercely competitive and powerful business, spread-out around the globe. As a high value natural resource, ultimately destined for end-use in luxury-goods consumer market, claims for an ever-larger share in the value chain are made by every part of the pipeline, ranging from producer governments to the retailer. Ambitious governmental aspirations and policies in mining countries, differing corporate strategies among large and small producers, contradicting interests of traditional versus low-labor cost manufacturing centers, vastly changing structural shifts in both processing and marketing areas, increasing reliance on banking and suppliers’ financing, changing production technologies and educated discerning consumerism, all profoundly influence the business of every actor involved in the diamond pipeline. ... " more