• A diamond is a mineral formed by nature; a “diamond” always refers to a natural diamond.
• A synthetic diamond is an artificial product that has essentially the same physical properties as a diamond.
• A diamond imitation, also called a diamond simulant, is an artificial product that imitates the appearance of diamond without having its chemical composition, physical properties or structure.
• A gemstone is a mineral of natural origin that is often used in jewelry because of its combination of beauty, rarity and value.
• A treated diamond is a diamond that has undergone human intervention to temporarily or permanently change its appearance. This does not include: cutting, grinding, cleaning and setting. Examples of what is included here: optical coatings, filling cracks, pressure heating, irradiation, laser drilling, high-pressure and high-temperature treatment (HPHT) or any other physical or chemical process.

I hereby declare on the honor that I work at all times in accordance with all the criteria of the Antwerp’s Most Brilliant quality label.
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