Media Releases
Conflict Diamonds FAQs
Since the late 1990's, the world's diamond industry has been taking steps to address the problem of conflict diamonds. Working with international governments, the United Nations and other humanitarian organisations, two important programs were established in 2003 to ensure only legitimately sourced diamonds are traded. Read More
Conflict Diamonds
The DGA and GAA are aware of the illegal trade in conflict diamonds but believe that strict industry programs, backed by the United Nations, which track diamonds from extraction to sale, have significantly helped reduce the trade in conflict diamonds to less than 1%. Read More
Buyers Beware of Fake Glittering Mistakes
Concerned with the increasing number of Australian consumers being conned when buying jewellery, the Gemmological Association of Australia (GAA) and the Diamond Guild of Australia (DGA) have joined forces in urging consumers to be very careful – especially when purchasing diamonds and gemstones. Read More
Buyers Beware Checklist
Accompanying the article Buyers Beware of Fake Glittering Mistakes this checklist provides the information you need to have confidence in purchasing your next diamond. Read More
Alerting Consumers to the Dangers of Buying Gemstones and Diamonds
The Gemmological Association of Australia (GAA) and the Diamond Guild of Australia (DGA) have joined forces in urging consumers to be very careful when purchasing diamonds and gemstones. Read More