The CIBJO Resolution on Conflict Diamonds
The CIBJO Resolution on Conflict Diamonds Who is CIBJO? CIBJO’s resolution on Conflict Diamonds. CIBJO is The World Jewellery Confederation of national trade organizations, being today comprised of thirty-five countries. The World Diamond Council was established...HORIZON IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
Horizon Identification system GIA developed Horizon, a software system designed to intercept diamonds that have been resubmitted. Why would someone resubmit a diamond? Usually in the hope of receiving a better grade. In the mid 1990’s Dr. James Shigley told describe...
Fluorescent diamonds are discounted, they must be bad. Why do you sell them?
Fluorescent diamonds are discounted, they must be bad. Why do you sell them? Ah, fluorescent diamonds – the much maligned heroes of the gemstone world. You’ve probably heard the rumours swirling around these radiant gems: “They must be bad if they’re...
Venus Jewel
A leading diamond company manufacturing in Surat Venus Jewel, for decades, has practised corporate social responsibility, long before the title CSR was coined. Management and all staff eat the same food in the same cafeteria (very fine Jain Indian food too, I might...
GIA Certified Diamonds – What Is Wrong With Them?
Updated February 2026 The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is the most reliable diamond laboratory and by far the largest of several global labs. GIA certified diamonds are supposed to ensure quality and protect consumers when purchasing high-value items like...
How to take care of white gold, yellow gold or rose gold rings?
How to take care of white gold, yellow gold or rose gold rings? So, you’ve got yourself a stunning new diamond ring – whether it’s white, yellow or rose gold, it’s a treasure to behold. But like all treasures, it requires a little TLC to keep it...
Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) Process
We receive many questions about Diamond Mining & Ethical Practices the most frequent question is … “How do you know where your diamonds come from?” Let’s start on our home ground Australia. Holloway Diamonds was the first Australian company to...
De Beers – Lab-Grown Diamonds
De Beers’ Lightbox Opens $94 Million Lab-Grown Diamond Facility, Partners With Blue Nile Why has De Beers, the equal largest diamond mining company (with Russia’s Alrosa), built the largest Lab-Grown Diamonds facility in the world? Excerpt from the Forbes article...
Conflict or Blood Diamonds
Conflict or Blood Diamonds The Hollywood blockbuster, ‘Blood Diamond’ starring Leonardo DiCaprio, has raised the awareness of Conflict or blood diamonds. People considering buying a diamond to mark a special occasion in their life quite reasonably demand to know the...Why Holloway Diamonds Doesn’t Cater to Everyone: A Closer Look
Why Holloway Diamonds Doesn’t Cater to Everyone: A Closer Look at Our Services At Holloway Diamonds, exceptional customer service is a cornerstone of who we are and what we stand for. However, there are instances where we might not meet every customer’s...