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NEW “DIAMOND TERMINOLOGY GUIDELINE” PUBLISHED

The AWDC, CIBJO, DPA, GJEPC, IDI, IDMA, USJC, WDC and WFDB – nine of the leading diamond and jewelry industry organisations in the world – have released the “Diamond Terminology Guideline”.

 

According to a press release, the new guide aims “to encourage full, fair and effective use of a clear and accessible terminology for diamonds and synthetics diamonds by all sector bodies, organisations, traders and retailers”. It is based on two internationally accepted standards: the ISO 18323 Standard and the CIBJO Diamond Blue Book.

 

CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri commented: “Protecting consumer confidence is of paramount importance to the long-term success of our industry. The Diamond Terminology Guideline is an important tool in achieving this, by helping standardise the terminology used to clearly distinguish between diamonds and synthetic diamonds, in all communications, among ourselves and with our customers”.

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