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
Wednesday 14 July, 2010
INTERNATIONAL DIAMOND COUNCIL RELEASES IDC RULES IN RUSSIAN
The International Diamond Council (IDC) released the Russian translation of the "IDC Rules for Grading Diamonds" today in Moscow, on occasion of the 34th World Diamond Congress, the biennial congress of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA).
Thursday 1 July, 2010
ZIMBABWE DEFIES BAN OF MARANGE DIAMONDS
Zimbabwe’s government has resolved to defy a diamond sale ban ruled by the world approving authority, the Kimberly Process and will now begin exporting diamonds from its Chiadzwa fields.
Monday 10 May, 2010
DIAMOND PRICE INDEX PUBLISHED FOR CONSUMERS
For the first time ever, diamond jewelry consumers are going to have a diamond retail benchmark that will guide them in how much they should pay for a diamond.