Take Action on Synthetic Diamonds, Says DMIA

The subject of undisclosed lab-created diamonds being passed off as natural, earth-mined, stones has again been raised.

The subject of undisclosed lab-created diamonds being passed off as natural, earth-mined, stones has again been raised.

The Diamond Manufacturers & Importers Association of America (DMIA) has called on the diamond trade to take immediate and forceful steps regarding the issue of undisclosed synthetic diamonds being represented as natural diamonds.

The DMIA said it had issued a formal call for action in May 2012 and was doing so again.

“To that end, we reiterate today that we are ready to host a conclave in New York City and will work immediately with our colleagues to make it a reality.”

“In our view, one of the major problems in attacking this issue is the lack of cohesion from stakeholders all of whom are rightfully very concerned.

“As an industry leader, DMIA is indeed making progress as we are in constant contact with local as well as federal law enforcement agencies, the United States Department of State, and our domestic industry leaders; among them GIA, JA, AGS, MJSA, JVC, to mention just a few.

“We once again call on the international and domestic leaders from industry, law enforcement, and laboratories to physically gather together as soon as possible and for as long as is necessary to finalize the best approach” the DMIA said in an open letter to the global diamond business signed by its president, Ronnie VanderLinden.