Common questions

Do Canadian diamonds have serial numbers?

Do Canadian diamonds have serial numbers?

A true Canadian diamond should have a laser inscription on its girdle with a serial number. They also should be accompanied by a trade logo such as the Canadamark symbol, the words Ice on Fire, maple leaf or polar bear.

How are Canadian diamonds identified?

Many diamonds that have been mined and cut in Canada are documented and have their certificate number laser-inscribed on their girdle along with a trade logo such as a maple leaf, polar bear, CanadaMark symbol, or the words “Ice on Fire.” This inscription assures consumers of their diamond’s origin.

What is Canadian diamond certificate?

Canadian Diamond Certificate Certified Canadian diamonds are accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity under the Canadian Federal Government Code of Conduct guaranteeing its Canadian origin. Guaranteed conflict and bloodshed free, Canadian diamonds are the only pure, clean and ethical choice.

Who certifies diamonds in Canada?

Government Certified Canadian Diamond™ The Diamond Certification Program – the first of its kind to monitor diamonds from mine to market – is administered by the Secondary Diamond Industry Division of Industry, Tourism and Investment.

Are Canadian diamonds worth more?

The cost of the Canadian diamond is slightly more expensive than regular diamonds, which are mined in other countries. Additional reasons why Canadian diamonds are more expensive are: the fact that they are mined under harsh climate conditions, using special machinery and equipment, which are costly.

Where are Canadian diamonds found?

the Northwest Territories
Canada’s diamonds are predominantly mined in the Northwest Territories (NWT), which encompasses 40% of Canada’s landmass. There are currently four working diamond mines in Canada, three in the NWT – the Ekati, Diavik and Gahcho Kué mines – and the Renard diamond mine in Quebec.

Do diamonds have numbers on them?

Diamonds graded by the GIA have serial numbers to prove their authenticity. The number is engraved on the girdle of the diamond, which is the area of the stone that separates the top from the bottom. You might worry having a serial number on the diamond impacts its quality or performance, but the opposite is true.

Are Canadian diamonds ethical?

Canadian diamonds are not an ethical choice. The diamond industry would like consumers to believe that the benefits of formal (regulated) mining far out way the environmental impact, however, the truth is that mining is catastrophic to eco-systems, the environment and its indigenous people.

How can you test a diamond at home?

Lay the stone onto the dot with the flat side down. Through the pointed end of the diamond, look down onto the paper. If you see a circular reflection inside the gemstone, the stone is fake. If you cannot see the dot or a reflection in the stone, then the diamond is real.

How to get a diamond code in Canada?

Contact the Canadian Diamond Code Office at 1-866-399-1118 or 1-416-363-2968 or by e-mail at [email protected]. You will be asked to provide the information described above and a payment of $25.00 + GST for up to two diamonds per piece…

How to contact Canadian Diamond Code of conduct?

Contact the Canadian Diamond Code Office at 1-866-399-1118 or 1-416-363-2968 or by e-mail at [email protected]. You will be asked to provide the information described above and a payment of $25.00 + GST for up to two diamonds per piece of Jewellery or $50.00 + GST for three or more diamonds per piece of jewellery.

What do you need to know about Canadian diamonds?

Certified Canadian diamonds are accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity under the Canadian Federal Government Code of Conduct guaranteeing its Canadian origin. Canadian diamonds are ethical, environmental and socially conscious diamonds. Guaranteed conflict and bloodshed free, Canadian diamonds are the only pure, clean and ethical choice.

Is it expensive to mine diamonds in Canada?

Mining diamonds at the highest environmental and social standards is expensive. The efforts required to meet the minimum standards of the Code also add a cost to the handling of Canadian diamonds because they need to be tracked in a manner that can be audited from the mine to the consumer.

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Ruth Doyle