So you are getting engaged and you want to show your union with a Diamond ring.

That’s Great!

But how do you know what you are buying is really a diamond?

Well you go to a jeweller and you ask for one.

Ok!

But how do you know what the jeweller is selling you is in fact a diamond?

Well you go to a jeweller you trust and where you get a certificate or diamond grading report.

Fantastic!

But how do you know that the report or certificate is real?

Oh my!

Yes! you are quite right, how would you know?

The only way is to check the credentials of the Laboratory.

How do you do this?

The easiest way is to see which diamond governing bodies recognises the specific laboratory.

What if the laboratory that has certified the diamond is, NOT recognised?

Well then it is best NOT to buy that diamond. Rather find another stone from another store.

Bottom line, if the retailer, Jeweller or internet retailer, is selling diamonds with unrecognised,in-house or Non compliant certificates. then shop else where. You will be ripped of or short changed if you buy with out proper certificates.

For a list of laboratories that are recognised by the International diamond bodies see:

http://www.independentlycertifieddiamonds.com/

My advice is to take great care and do the research before you buy.take special care if you are buying in Melbourne.