https://www.whatisadiamond.org/contact-us daily 0.75 2021-03-08 https://www.whatisadiamond.org/home daily 1.0 2021-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034c91c9cd2797be3da220f/1614072594271-GIFINWUABY7YYWIKIE0Z/rough+diamonds.jpg Home - The definition of natural materials Materials that are completely formed by nature, without human intervention during its formation. Thus, unambiguously a ‘diamond’ is a natural material and the unqualified term ‘diamond’ can only designate a diamond of natural origin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034c91c9cd2797be3da220f/1614072396831-7XW2TT84Q2SCUXYLM6AZ/DSC_0949.jpg Home - The definition of a diamond A diamond is a mineral consisting essentially of carbon that crystallises in the isometric (cubic) crystal system. A mineral is natural by definition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034c91c9cd2797be3da220f/1614072821022-J6DUZMJ6GCE1BOFO03ML/HPHT+presses.jpg Home - The definition of a synthetic diamond/ laboratory-grown diamond* Artificial product having essentially the same chemical composition, physical properties, and structure as that of a diamond, whichever method of growing is used. The terms ‘synthetic diamond’, ‘laboratory-created diamond’, and ‘laboratory-grown diamond*’ are synonymous. * While CIBJO does not endorse this abbreviation, ‘LGD’ is sometimes used in the trade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034c91c9cd2797be3da220f/1614173998275-F02RURPSWEI6CL3CI5L5/4Y0A7874.jpg Home - The definition of an artificial product A product which is partially or completely made by man. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034c91c9cd2797be3da220f/1614591568961-JY0PT03L7TMMMD3L24G2/image-asset.jpeg Home - The World Customs Organization (WCO) makes a clear distinction between diamonds and synthetic diamonds Find all information about the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System of the World Customs Organization (WCO) in the Special Report of the CIBJO Diamond Commission released at the CIBJO Congress 2019: CLICK TO READ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034c91c9cd2797be3da220f/1614074308904-70L7FO9O4KNGC3M0UHDX/DSC_0877.jpg Home - Adopting correct terminology Clear and distinct terminology is vital at all steps of the supply chain to ensure consumer confidence. https://www.whatisadiamond.org/about daily 0.75 2021-02-23 https://www.whatisadiamond.org/diamond-terminology daily 0.75 2021-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034c91c9cd2797be3da220f/1614093157288-2C35X5VT3IMXJG5MAKZP/diamond2.jpg FAQ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034c91c9cd2797be3da220f/1614093103762-ZIHSFNF3XTID2NUQF93U/diamonds.jpg FAQ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034c91c9cd2797be3da220f/1614093026644-NFW4LI3FKV4ALLVQ77FA/Colourless+diamond.jpg FAQ https://www.whatisadiamond.org/privacy-policy daily 0.75 2021-03-08 https://www.whatisadiamond.org/cookie-policy daily 0.75 2021-03-08 https://www.whatisadiamond.org/terms-of-use daily 0.75 2021-03-08 https://www.whatisadiamond.org/take-action daily 0.75 2025-05-12