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How Accurate is Diamond Testing Equipment?

Published: 18th July 2022

How Accurate is Diamond Testing Equipment?

As the discussion around lab grown diamonds continues, it's important that those involved in selling diamonds are aware of their options when it comes to confirming the authenticity of their stones.

There are many pieces of technology available, and more that continue to be introduced, that test to see if a diamond is natural or requires further investigation.

However, these pieces of equipment can all vary when it comes to their accuracy levels.  This is not generally understood, so it is great to be able to review the technology prior to use, helping you decide which equipment you would be comfortable in using.  The Natural Diamond Council run a programme called the Assure Testing Program, a testing regime for Diamond Verification Instruments.  This gives reliable, third party approved insights that will support any purchasing decisions.  To access this information visit Assure Diamond Verification Instrument Testing Information (naturaldiamonds.com) to read more.

At Sheffield Assay Office, we believe in the best and offer our Diamond Verification Services using the DeBeers SynthDetect equipment which we are delighted to say is the most accurate on the market.  For information on the services we offer please contact us or call 0114 231 2121

Diamond Verification Services is a completely independent organisation owned by Sheffield Assay Office. Offering state of the art technology we help our customers buy and sell diamond products with complete confidence, and provide a quick and easy process to confirm a diamond's true origin. For more information about how Diamond Verification Services can help you as a retailer or purchaser, please contact us on email at info@diamondverificationservices.co.uk or call +44 (0)114 2312121.


The Sheffield Assay Office was established in 1773, under an Act of Parliament and today the company assays and hallmarks the precious metals - silver, gold, platinum and palladium. Sheffield Assay Office is one of only four UK assay offices who all work to uphold the Hallmarking Act of 1973 and continue to ensure consumer protection for customers purchasing precious metals.

To find out more about the whole range of services offered by Sheffield Assay Office, such as our hallmarking and analytical services, please email us at info@assayoffice.co.uk or complete the contact form on our website at http://www.assayoffice.co.uk/contact-us ,

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