Geneva Diamond Exchange provides basic education on gemology to deliver a clear understanding of the parameters that define a gemstone. Certified gemological courses are available at recommended laboratories.

DIAMONDS STANDARDS ORGANIZATION (DSO)

DSO is a Swiss non-profit international organization set up to safeguard consumers and professionals around the world on the ethical compliance of natural polished diamonds and gemstones. Courses and certificates are available to applicants.    

KIMBERLEY PROCESS CERTIFICATION SCHEME (KPCS)  

KPCS is a joint governments, industry and civil society initiative to stem the flow and prevent  conflict-diamonds from entering the mainstream rough diamond market by United Nations General Assembley Resolution 55/56 following recommendations in the Fowler Report.    

WORLD DIAMOND COUNCIL (WDC)  

WDC is an organization representing the entire diamond value chain including representatives from diamond mining, manufacturing, trading and retail. Its mission is to protect the integrity of the diamond value chain and to support efforts to eliminate the trade in conflict diamond.    

NATURAL DIAMOND COUNCIL (NDC)  

The organization includes the world's largest diamond mining companies. Its mission is to advance the integrity of the modern diamond jewelry industry & inspire, educate and protect the consumer.