Gemological Institute of America: GIA is generally accepted by diamond industry professionals to set the standard when it comes to diamond grading.
Hoge Raad voor Diamant: HRD is the coordinating body and official representative of the diamond sector in Antwerp (the world’s diamond centre) and is known for highly accurate, internationally recognised certificates.
American Gem Society: AGS adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards and are considered to be the leading experts in the field grading the cut of a diamond.
Ineternational Gemological Institute: IGI is one of the world's largest independent gem certification and appraisal institute and is renowned for its quality services, extensive experience and know-how.
European Gemological Laboratory: EGL is one of the world's premier independent gemmological laboratories, with over 25 years of experience
Platinum: Platinum is one of the hardest materials used for jewellery manufacture and is also used in a range of industrial application. More info
Gold: Gold is not only the classic choice for jewellery, but has remained a favourite for investors especially in times of economic turbulence.
White Gold: An alloy of gold, using nickel or palladium, the finish become white, and once rhodium plated looks identical to platinum, but is not quite as durable
Rose Gold: Rose gold is an alloy of gold, using copper. It is also known as pink gold and red gold.
Conflict Diamonds: In relation to diamond trading, blood diamonds (also called converted diamonds, conflict diamonds, hot diamonds or war diamonds) refers to diamonds mined in a war zone and sold in order to finance an insurgency, invading army's war efforts, or supporting a warlord's activity, usually in Africa. See also the UN website
Diamond Facts: A body set up by the World Diamond Council, which represents over 50 industry organizations, from mining companies, trade associations, manufacturers and retailers – worldwide.
Stop Blood Diamonds: Stop Blood Diamonds promotes the use of conflict free diamonds.
Grow Africa: Grow Africa is a non profit organisations registered in Italy and in South Africa committed to fair trade and to structuring valuable projects for Africa.
Wedding Chaos: Help and advice with all aspects of planning weddings including invitation ideas, brides maid dresses, photographer, flowers etc.
Confetti: One of the UK's leading source of weddings information and products.
Tribal Monsoon: Wedding inspired online retailer and wholesaler of handmade decorative Asian arts, crafts and textiles.
Bridal Shower Favors: US based, offering a wide selection of unique bridal shower party favours that are fun and trendy.
Engagement Rings and Things: Everything to do with the proposal experience.
The Diamond Blog: The one stop information source for anything diamond related. Visit The Diamond Blog for consumer information, diamond education and more.
Engagement Rings: Located in the US, this website offers commercial jewellery at low prices.
America's Rhinestone Jewelry Corporation: Wholesale jewellery and accessories.
Jewelry Stores Online!: Large selection of online jewellery stores.
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