We provide testing and certification services for diamonds. Our detailed analysis and in-house testing facilities allow us to provide most accurate report about the quality, authentication and value of the diamond.

Contents of the Diamond Certificate :

Certificate No

Date

Shape of Diamond

Carat Weight

Color

Clarity

Cut

Measurements

Symmetry

Polish

Fluorescence

Comments

Ploting Diagrame

Photograph of Diamond

Halogram Sticker for the complete Authenticity.

The certificate is widely used as a proof of authenticity of the diamond by the jewelers , manufacturers and traders.

We have requisite facilities and technical knowledge , Our testing laboratory accommodates latest instruments and tools for proper , indepth and flawless inspection of the each and every piece of jewelry. We assure that our testing methodologies are in conformation with international quality standards. The certificate of the inspected jewelry contains the following information: 

• Certificate No. and date


• Design No (optional)


• Description of the jewelry article


• Shape amd Cut of studded Diamonds


• Total estimated weight of Diamonds


• Clarity grade of studded Diamonds


• Colour grade of studded Diamonds


• Finish Gradeof studded Diamonds


• Additional Comments if necessary


• Actual Photograph of the Jewellery Article

Types of Certificates:

Our Jewellery certification reports are available in both A4 size paper certificate as well as credit card sized plastic certificates.

Co-brandingChoice of co-branded certificates ( with in jeweller's or Manufacturer's Name,logo and website on the certificate)and a generic certificate is given.

Apart for checking and certifying diamonds, we also inspect all types of gemstones to ascertain their purity and grade.  We use advanced instruments and testing techniques to keep pace with the latest gems enhancements and identify the treatments that the gems undergoes. The certificate provided with gems consists of various details regarding: 

• Certificate No. and date of issuing


• Description of the piece


• Nature of Stone


• Colour of the stone


• Optical Characteristics


• Extra comments as per the specific requirement

 In addition to that, the jewellery report can be provided with the logo, name and address of the jeweler or other concerned party as per the requirement of the clients.

The assortment service provided by us includes assorting the Small Size Diamond ( Star & Melle )parcels according to their size, colour and sives , while keping international as well as actual market trems in considration.

For the Authenticity of the assorted parcle each and every parcle is sealed and labeled with our halogram sticker.

To meet the growing needs of the jewelry trade , " D for Diamond " has set up a service of bulk certification & grading at site ( DFD Mobile Lab )for the jewellery manufacturers and leading jewellery showrooms .In this service our team of qualified gemologists will come at your site with required equipments and will complete the process of certification
at your site .

The Mobile Lab is our solution to negate the cumbersome logistics involved in large stock of expencive diamond jewellery between points of sale and our grading Lab.

On site " Diamond Grading Programme " is a spealised devolped programme for the Senior & Middle level management as well as for the core technical teams of the corporate houses , which enables them to keep themself updated with the latest technological devolpments in the trade , so that while buying / selling or dealing with their overseas clients they should be updated in line with international terms and devolpments.

In on site training programme our technical experts will conduct the classes at your premises.The main advantage of this programme is that the corporate employes can upgrade their technical skills while working as per their daily routine and they need not to go to any institution to upgrade themself in line with international standards of Diamond Grading.

Our corporate Diamond Grading programme is specially designed on the bases of latest research and devolpments and is conducted with the help of latest audio video material.

Contents of the Corporate Training Programme on " Diamond Grading "

*Brief Introduction of the 4Cs

*Detailed Study on the Clarity of the Diamonds , Types of the impurities, There Identification methods, Plooting of the Impurities and Detailed Practicles on each parameter of the Clarity.

*International Color Grading scale and Deatailed Practicles on the clasification of the color.

*Cut Grading parameters and Detailed study on the latest research on the cut grading as well as indepth practicles on each and every parameter of cut as per latest research and devolpments worldwide , and their effect on the valueation of Diamonds.

*Carat weight

*Synthetic and Simulants of Diamonds , and detailed practicles on their Identification by visual estimation methods.

*Clarity and Color enhansment treatments and practicles on their identification.

*Overview on the latest Granted Patents in the trade.

*How to read and understand Laboratory reports as per international norms.

*How to understand Rapaport Price List.

*International market scenario.

**The programme will be conducted with the help of latest Audio - Video material.

*** Duration : 15 Days ( 3 Hours a day in the Morning or Evening as per the convineance of the candidates.)We can also customised the course as per the actual need of the corporates.

" Cut & Polished Diamond Grading Programme" Course Information: Duration 6 Weeks Days and Timing: Mon to Fri. 2 hours daily Course Contents: Module I:

• Introduction


• Origin, Formation and Diamond


• Sources worldwide


• Mining Companies and Diamond Mining


• Crystallography


• Physical and optical properties


• Introduction to the 4C’s of Diamond


• Sorting of Diamonds


• Diamond manufacturing


• Factory Visits

Module II

• Clarity Grading and international Grading System


• Clarity sorting of small size diamonds


• Siewing and Guaging


• Clarity Treatments


• Carat weight estimation


• Overview of Mounted jewelry


• Grading

Module III

• Color grading as per international system


• Color sorting of small size diamonds


• Color treatments


• Introduction to Cut and finish Grading


• Proportions grading


• Polish and symmetry grading


• Grading of Fancy shapes

Module IV

• Identification of diamonds from different synthetic and imitation diamonds


• Pricing


• To understand the Lab


• Certificates and there roles


• Theory and Practical Exams

Apart from training persons in identification, testing and diamond processing, we also offer education programs in basic jewelry designing. This course covers some basic yet very essential aspects of jewelry designing, which is to be kept in mind while designing any simple or designer piece. This course is specially designed to give you detailed knowledge about the following aspects:

• Principles and Elements of Design


• Designing jewelry as per the manufacturing process


• Different settings in the studded jewellery


• Prevalent global market trends


• Technical & creative drawing


• Perspective Drawing


• Sketching


• Pricing and Budgeting

In current fashion oriented market, the market of designer and exotic pieces is blooming. To teach the interested concerns about advanced and sophisticated techniques of designing jewelry, we have designed a special module. This course is aimed to generate and induce the vital aspects of the latest designing trends. The various aspects covered by us are as follows:

• Costume Jewelry & their depiction techniques


• Indian traditional jewelry


• Casting and estimation of designs


• Project work


• Market research

As the Indian Jewelry industry is flourishing, the need for trained professionals for this industry has rose tremendously. We provide training to the staffs of jewelry houses and other related entities, so that they are equipped with complete knowledge regarding the gems and jewelry. We train the front office staff and sales personnel of diverse jewellery houses and manufacturing units about the diamond cutting and polishing, jewelry manufacturing, sales & distribution and other relevant facts of this trade.

The training program is scheduled fro two days and can even be adjusted as per the preferences of our clients. In addition to that the sessions can be organized at the client’s premises in order to save their energy and time.

We can provide all training services regarding diamomd testing and gemstone testing on the site of client. On client site, we proide all testing and training activities.

We offer a wide range of services including grading of diamonds, identification of gemstones, preparation of test certificates and organizing training and consultancy programs for different corporate houses, jewelers, retailers, students and others. The assortment service provided by us includes assorting the diamond parcels according to their size, colour and sives.  

Our diversified services also include the identification of gemstones. We use ultra-modern instruments to inspect the gems in the form of microscopic analysis, specific gravity, refractive index, optical characteristics, nature of Impurities, dimensions and others. This helps our clients to assess the value of the gem. The identification report contains detailed information about the different tests conducted and their results.