IDL extends its certification services to diamond jewellery
Dubai, March 31, 2008- Consumers wishing to purchase the best quality diamond jewellery can now buy with confidence as the result of a pioneering initiative by the International Diamond Laboratories (IDL), whereby it will provide authentication certificates to diamond jewellery, following careful scientific examination of the product. Damas is the first jewellery retailer to sign up for this latest initiative; all Damas diamond jewellery from its in-house brands will now come with an IDL certificate guaranteeing the quality and authenticity of the item.
Initially, IDL certificates were available only with loose diamonds; this is the first time ever that IDL is certifying diamond jewellery. This marks a new beginning for the company's innovative services aimed at boosting consumer confidence in diamonds.
Peter Meeus, CEO of IDL, said, "IDL certificates are a trademark of quality, objectivity and trust and we are proud to extend our services to diamond jewellery. Currently, IDL certified diamond jewellery will be available through Damas' wide retail network across 16 countries including all GCC markets, gradually we expect more retailers to make use of this certification services."
"There is a strong industry demand for accurate diamond grading services which assure customers that the diamonds they purchase are of the exact quality they expect. We aim to provide precise grading through a scientific and objective approach using cutting edge technologies. Our certificates are only for natural diamonds and diamond jewellery and they describe the 4 Cs-carats, colour, clarity and cut - that are the diamond's most important determining factors."
An IDL certificate provides the carat weight of the stone, loose or mounted, and offers an accurate colour grading. It also has a detailed chart showing the cut, finish and measurements of the stone. The clarity section on the certificate demonstrates the internal and external characteristics of the gem. Once graded, the diamond is packed in a sealed container which is transparent and tamper-proof. All certificates have a serial number which can be used to verify the certificate online.
IDL also issues Arabic-language diamond certificates and is the only company in the world to provide them.
Tamjid Abdullah, Deputy Managing Director of Damas, stated: "We are dedicated to serving our customers; the new initiative from IDL will provide them the unique opportunity to receive IDL diamond authentication reports on diamond jewellery, apart from loose diamonds. The certificate is a further assurance of the quality of the diamond jewellery and guarantees them the best value for their money."
Damas is the largest jewellery retailer in the Middle East and operates more than 300 stores worldwide. The company has a trade network that spans the U.S.A, the United Kingdom, Lebanon, Thailand, Jordan, Maldives, Lybia, Italy, India, Egypt, and throughout all the GCC countries.
IDL certificates are available with diamond jewellery from any of Damas in-house brands including Hayati, Dibla, Romance, Solitaire, Fior, Damas cut diamond and many others
According to Ajay Pandey, Deputy General Manager - Products and Brands, Damas, "The IDL certification builds higher consumer confidence as it is an internationally recognized report and part of the Dubai government initiative to ensure quality and credibility of diamonds and diamond jewellery sold here."
IDL provides high-quality diamond certification services from its headquarters in the UAE and branch offices in Antwerp, Belgium, and Mumbai. It is a Dubai government backed initiative and part of the Diamond Master Plan, adopted by Dubai Multi Commodities Centre in 2007, to further develop services for the diamond trade through proprietary technology and strong focus on research and development.
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About International Diamond Laboratories (IDL)
IDL is a DMCC initiative and a direct result of the Diamond Master Plan that DMCC adopted in 2007 to further develop services for the diamond trade. IDL provides diamond traders and jewellers with quality reports/certificates of authentication of polished diamonds. These certificates assure customers that the diamond they purchase is of high quality. IDL provides high-quality diamond certification services from its headquarters in the UAE and at branch offices In Antwerp, Belgium and Mumbai, India.
Employing proprietary technology and with a focus on research and development, IDL is transforming the traditional art of diamond grading into a science, ensuring the highest possible level grading standards along with the greatest level of consumer confidence. IDL's services are additionally customised to best meet the needs of its clients in the region. The company is the only service provider worldwide to issue not only English- but also Arabic-language diamond certificates.
About Damas
The journey of Damas began in 1907, when the first shop was established. Today, Damas has a trade network that spans far and wide around the world. Damas boasts of more than 386 outlets which can be found in the U.A.E, Lebanon, Qatar, Jordan, Maldives, Bahrain, Kuwait, India, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, U.S.A, the Sultanate of Oman, United Kingdom and Italy.
For further information, please contact:
Lisa George/ Nizar Saab
ASDA'A Public Relations
Dubai,
UAE
Tel: +971-4-3344550,
Fax: +971-4-3344556
E-Mail: l.george@asdaa.com/n.saab@asdaa.com
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