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Diamond Certification

r Gemological Institute of America:
GIA is generally accepted by diamond industry professionals to set the standard when it comes to diamond grading.

r 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.

r 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.

r 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.

r European Gemological Laboratory:
EGL is one of the world's premier independent gemmological laboratories, with over 25 years of experience.


Metals used in Jewellery

r Platinum:
Platinum is one of the hardest materials used for jewellery manufacture and is also used in a range of industrial application.

r Gold:
Gold is not only the classic choice for jewellery, but has remained a favourite for investors especially in times of economic turbulence.


r 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.

r Rose Gold:
Rose gold is an alloy of gold, using copper. It is also known as pink gold and red gold.


Ethical Diamonds:

r 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

3 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.

r Stop Blood Diamonds:
Stop Blood Diamonds promotes the use of conflict free diamonds.

r 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 resources

r Wedding Chaos:
Help and advice with all aspects of planning weddings including invitation ideas, brides maid dresses, photographer, flowers etc.


r Confetti:
One of the UK's leading source of weddings information and products.

r Tribal Monsoon:
Wedding inspired online retailer and wholesaler of handmade decorative Asian arts, crafts and textiles.

r Bridal Shower Favors:
US based, offering a wide selection of unique bridal shower party favours that are fun and trendy.

r Engagement Rings and Things:
Everything to do with the proposal experience.


Other

r The Diamond Blog:
The one stop information source for anything diamond related. Visit The Diamond Blog for consumer information, diamond education and more.

r Engagement Rings: Located in the US, this website offers commercial jewellery at low prices.

r America's Rhinestone Jewelry Corporation: Wholesale jewellery and accessories.

r Jewelry Stores Online!:
Large selection of online jewellery stores.

r SheerSEO:
A good SEO software tool.


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