New AGS & GIA Arrivals
June 23rd, 2009Today we received some AGS Ideal princess cut diamonds, as well as the stones back from the GIA that we sent to them a few weeks ago.
Australia’s Top Diamond Grading Laboratories
June 16th, 2009For a potential diamond buyer, it is easy to research online and find out which are the best diamond grading labs located overseas. For example, GIA and AGS have a stellar reputation, whilst IGI and EGL don’t.
Why Visual Diamond Comparisons are Passé
June 15th, 2009Even with huge progressions in diamond technology, a lot of jewellers still say that a prospective diamond buyer must view a diamond prior to purchase. Of course, not trading online means that they are completely biased, but is it a really valid assertion?
Press Release: GAA Awards It’s First Diploma in Gemmology (Diamonds)
June 11th, 2009Ronnie Bauer, the current Federal Chairman of the GAA has just been awarded the Association’s only Diploma in Gemmology (Diamonds). At the same time he also was awarded the Association’s accredited Diploma in Gemmology and Diploma in Gemmology (valuations). “I feel very honoured to be the first and currently the only recipient of the Diploma in Gemmology (Diamonds).” Said Ronnie, “ But that’s it! At 53 I don’t want to do any more exams.” That statement however was short lived. Ronnie revealed in the next breath that he has enrolled in the GAA’s jewellery sketching and design courses.
Diamond Certificates - It’s All About Marketing
May 28th, 2009In the May issue of the trade publication Jeweller, Anthony Bates of SGTL (Auscert) sounds off about local vs international labs. In the article, he states that he got a call from a retailer who perceived Auscert’s certificates to be inferior to those produced overseas. He then goes on to counter the retailer’s claim and explain why local labs such as Auscert are actually superior to those overseas.
Lowest Diamond Prices in Years???!!!
May 7th, 2009From early 2007 till mid-2008, the Australian dollar was riding high - at one point it nearly reached parity with the US dollar. At that time, many in the industry, including myself thought that diamond prices in Australian dollars were at their lowest point in years.
New Signature Series Arrivals
April 20th, 2009After much interest and intrigue, a couple of stones arrived today. Both of which have been sold 
Follow Us on Twitter
April 20th, 2009You can now follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/JogiaDiamonds!
DCLA Certificates Now $20 (For Diamonds with Auscerts)
March 18th, 2009According to a good source of mine, DCLA is now offering their certificates for stupidly low $20 - provided the diamond has already been certified by Auscert.
