Will Your Diamond Engagement Ring Have a Forevermark?
The announcement was made a few days ago on the 28th of July. De Beers has opened its Forevermark grading labs in Belgium, Antwerp and in the UK in Maidenhead. These are going to be centres of excellence as far as diamonds go. Though this will function as a separate entity, it is very much a part of the De Beers group and will no doubt benefit from all that diamond experience that the group has enjoyed for so many years. What does it take to be a Forevermark diamond? The diamonds have to be 0.18 carats at the very least, they have to be J colour, have a cut that has been rated as ‘good’ and have S12 clarity. The diamonds are then graded in these labs, after which they have a unique identification number as well as a Forevermark icon that are inscribed in them.
What does this grading mean for retailers as well as consumers? For retailers, it will mean that now they have a very precise report about the four Cs of the diamond, besides its being certified by such a reputable grading lab. For consumers, it just gets rid of the worry and the stress of wondering if their diamond is all it’s said to be or not. With a Forevermark inscription and a report, they can go ahead and buy that diamond engagement ring without being concerned about the genuineness of the diamond. What’s more, the company’s web site at forevermark.com/diamantaires means that you can track a diamond right through the whole grading and inscribing process.
What are these grading labs like? The labs use the very latest when it comes to technology and the highest standards are maintained in quality and integrity. A diamond has to be of the highest quality standards before it can pass through those doors. All the more reason to insist on that mark of quality if you are out shopping for a diamond ring!
Tags: de Beers, diamond engagement rings, diamond rings, Diamonds, Forevermark
September 5th, 2008 at 12:29 am
I was given a 0.30 ct Forevermark engagement ring as a gift from my in-laws who reside in Hong Kong. They took part in the pilot project and brought the ring to the US last year as a ‘welcome to the family’ gift. My certificate was issued for Dec of 2005. It’s wonderful. I logged into their website and was able to confirm the authentication via an exact image that is on a credit-card sized certificate of authenticity which comes with the ring.
I’m most excited about the ethical standards required for these diamonds to qualify for the Forevermark brand. Also, I’d be interested find out what the authentication numbers stand for.