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Even 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?

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Ronnie 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.

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In 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.

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This story is funny in more ways than one.

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From 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.

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After much interest and intrigue, a couple of stones arrived today. Both of which have been sold

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According 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.

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Due to the popularity of our diamond engagement rings, diamond earrings and other diamond jewellery, we require a full-time manufacturing jeweller for our busy workshop located in North Perth.

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About a year ago, I wrote about our lab, which at the time was a year old. One year later, we have made even more improvements to our lab and upgraded our showroom to include rings (not just diamonds), and we’ll soon be showcasing our diamond studs as well.

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