What an origin story needs
Separate a grading report, country-of-origin evidence and the claims made by a seller.
Follow the evidence →KNOWLEDGE BEHIND THE BRILLIANCE
Understand quality. Explore provenance.
Make your next diamond decision with confidence.

BEGIN WITH WHAT MATTERS
Clarity starts with the right questions.
Go beyond the carat. Discover the 4Cs, shapes and the distinction between natural and laboratory-grown diamonds.
Explore →02Know what to ask about origin, documentation and the evidence behind a provenance claim.
Explore →03Put two quotations side by side. See price per carat, total cost and the details still worth checking.
Explore →BEYOND THE SURFACE
A beautiful stone is only part of the decision. The report, the source and the terms of purchase deserve the same attention.
Build your diamond knowledge →How the diamond interacts with light.
The colour characteristics described in its report.
Internal and surface characteristics.
A measure of weight, rather than face-up size.
RESEARCH & PERSPECTIVES
Separate a grading report, country-of-origin evidence and the claims made by a seller.
Follow the evidence →Understand the material, the growth origin and the questions to ask before comparing quotations.
See the differences →Find official education, report-checking and provenance resources in one considered directory.
Explore the directory →THE NEXT STEP
Try the quote comparison tool before your next conversation with a jeweller.