Timeline
September 2000
DCLA applies to become IDC Laboratory
Sept 2000 - Jan 2001
Laboratory systems and technical equipment setup
January 2001
IDC performs official assessments and audits
February 2001
DCLA receives SAJC-graded IDC diamond colour master set
February 2001
DCLA becomes the 5th IDC-recognised laboratory worldwide
March 2001
DCLA and SAJC Laboratory sign affiliation agreement
June 2001
DCLA opens its doors for the first time
November
2001 DCLA receives HRD-graded IDC diamond master set
January
2003 DCLA offers first cold laser system for Australia
August 2006
DCLA gets official CIBJO SSEF-graded diamond colour master set for Australia (C2 AU set)
September 2006
CIBJO Recognizes DCLA as Registered Laboratory
February 2007
DCLA buys second cold Laser
April 2007
DCLA gets third Sarin measuring machine
June 2008
Anna Wojcieszek appointed Laboratory Director
The diamond trading floor that gives all diamond buyers direct access to DCLA guaranteed diamonds from Australian diamond dealers.
latest news
Monday 8 February, 2010
FRAUDULENT GIA DIAMOND CERTIFICATE FOUND
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has identified and seized a bogus diamond grading report appearing recently in Hong Kong.
Friday 26 June, 2009
'HOW TO BUY A DIAMOND' WORKSHOP SATURDAY 25 JULY
Diamond buying made easy...register now for the next 2-3 hour hands-on workshop covering diamond quality and diamond buying taught by the Diamond Certification Laboratory of Australia.
Wednesday 17 June, 2009
SYNTHETIC DIAMONDS ON THE MARKET IN AUSTRALIA?
A synthetic diamond has been identified by the DCLA, on the heels of the recent discovery of numerous treated diamonds in Australia.