Diamond Certification Explained | The Ultimate Diamond Guide Chapter 5
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Diamond certification plays a crucial role in influencing consumer trust and ethical sourcing in today’s market. In Chapter 5 of our Everything You Need to Know About Diamonds series, we explore the vital organizations shaping the diamond industry: GIA, HRD Antwerp, the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), and the Kimberley Process (KPCS). Discover how certifications ensure transparency, combat blood diamonds, and guide diamond pricing through systems like the Rapaport Price List. This episode also touches on the rise of lab-grown diamonds and how grading labs are adapting. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a gem industry expert, this chapter is your guide to understanding traceability, diamond grading reports, and the ethical sourcing movement that's reshaping the future of fine jewelry.
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