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
Friday 20 January, 2012
WORKSHOP: DIAMOND BUYING FOR CONSUMERS
Friday 9th March - Sign up for our 2 to 3 hour hands on workshop and discover what you need to know to buy the right diamond at the right price.
Thursday 19 January, 2012
OPPENHEIMERS SELL DE BEERS DIAMONDS STAKE
South Africa’s Oppenheimer dynasty has ended a century in the diamond business which shaped the region, selling its 40% of De Beers to global miner Anglo American for A$4.91 billion.
Friday 11 November, 2011
DIAMOND BUYING WORKSHOP FOR CONSUMERS
DCLA’s next in-laboratory workshop on ‘How to Buy a Diamond’ is set for Friday December 2.
Thursday 27 October, 2011
FOR JEWELLERS: WORKSHOP FOR DIAMOND SALES STAFF
DCLA diamond experts will walk participants through a diamond course specifically tailored for on-floor sales staff, in a hands on workshop presented at the DCLA Laboratory.
Monday 29 August, 2011
JEWELLERY WORLD
A new jewellery show produced by Jewellery World, Australia’s professional jewellery magazine, and Interpoint Events, an award winning exhibition company, will be launched next year.
Friday 20 May, 2011
DCLA CELEBRATES 10 YEARS
On May 2nd, 2011 The DCLA celebrated ten years in business as one of the world’s leading diamond certification laboratories.
Wednesday 4 May, 2011
AGS LAUNCHES DIAMOND SEARCH PLATFORM
The American Gem Society, in partnership with Verichannel, announced today the launch of a specialized search engine for diamonds graded by AGS Lab, available from AGS suppliers.