FCRF Launches Printed Rarity Report For Fancy-Color Diamonds

The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) introduces a printed Rarity Report, offering jewelers, collectors, and clients a new way to showcase the rarity and value of fancy-color diamonds.

The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) has introduced a printed version of its Rarity Report.

This new format makes a once-digital-only resource available in a way that clients can hold, keep, and display.

What does the Rarity Report offer?

• An analysis of how rare a fancy-color diamond is.

• Data based on color, size, shape, and quality.

• GIA-backed records combined with market information.

• Visual charts and explanations that are easy to present.

Why does this matter for you?

• If you’re a collector, you can now document your diamond’s story and preserve its legacy.

• If you’re a jeweler, you can show clients clear rarity data during sales conversations.

• If you’ve sold a diamond in the past, the report can reconnect you with clients by adding new context to their purchase.

How can this help in sales?

• Printed reports build confidence without the need for physical diamond inspection.

• They add a storytelling element that strengthens trust and buyer interest.

• They give your clients something lasting to keep, even after purchase.

Where can you get it?

The printed Rarity Report is available directly from the FCRF website.

This tool has already served members digitally for years. Now, in print, it expands the conversation and adds value at every stage—from first viewing to long-term ownership.

The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) has released a printed version of its Rarity Report. The report explains the rarity of fancy-color diamonds using GIA data and market records. It helps jewelers, collectors, and clients better understand the uniqueness of each stone while adding long-term value and storytelling power at the point of sale.

GIA Updates Lab-Grown Diamond Grading: What You Need To Know

GIA will introduce a new grading system for lab-grown diamonds from Oct. 1. Learn how “premium” and “standard” classifications work, fees, and submission rules.

GIA has announced major changes to its grading system for lab-grown diamonds. The update takes effect on October 1.

Why the change?
According to GIA’s president and CEO, Pritesh Patel, most lab-grown diamonds fall into a narrow range of quality. Using the same terms as natural diamonds no longer makes sense.

From October, lab-grown diamonds in the D–Z color range will be classified as either premium or standard.

Premium Criteria

To be graded as premium, a lab-grown diamond must meet all of these:

• Clarity: Very, very slightly included (VVS) or higher

• Color: D

• Polish: Excellent

• Symmetry: Excellent

• Cut (round brilliant only): Excellent

Standard Criteria

A lab-grown diamond will be classified as standard if it meets these:

• Clarity: Very slightly included (VS)

• Color: E to J

• Polish: Very good

• Symmetry: Very good (good allowed for fancy shapes)

• Cut (round brilliant only): Very good

Diamonds that don’t meet at least the standard level will not receive a grading.

Fees and Submission Details

• Assessment fee: $15 per carat (minimum $15)

• Non-qualifying stones: $5 evaluation fee

• Minimum weight: 0.15 carat

• Inscription: Each stone will be laser-marked with “laboratory-grown” and a GIA quality number

• Document: Printed evaluation results will be provided

What This Means for You

If you deal in lab-grown diamonds, this change will directly affect your inventory.

• Do your stones qualify as premium or standard?

• Will customers see more value in a premium grade?

• How will this impact pricing in your market?

The new GIA system could shift how buyers compare lab-grown diamonds with natural ones. As a seller, you may need to rethink how you present and price your stones.

GIA is changing how it grades lab-grown diamonds. Starting Oct. 1, stones will be classified as either premium or standard instead of using natural diamond terms. Premium requires the highest grades in clarity, color, cut, polish, and symmetry. Standard covers a wider range. Diamonds below standard will not be graded. Fees start at $15 per carat.

Tanishq Introduces In-Store Diamond Testing In Partnership With De Beers

Tanishq now offers in-store diamond testing at select outlets across India.

This service is part of their ongoing partnership with De Beers, the global leader in natural diamonds.

Here’s what it means for you:

What You Can Now Expect at Tanishq

• Proof of Natural Diamonds
  Every diamond can be tested with De Beers’ SynthDetect machine.
  It confirms whether the stone is natural or lab-grown.
  Works on both loose diamonds and mounted jewellery.

• Light Performance Testing
  Diamonds can be tested using Lightscope.
  You’ll see how well a stone reflects light – a key factor in its sparkle.

• Inclusion and Laser Mark Checks
  Staff can show you internal features and laser markings on your stone.
  You’ll get a clear look at what makes your diamond unique.

What Is a Diamond Expertise Centre?

Tanishq has opened Diamonds Expertise Centres inside their stores.

These are dedicated spaces where:

• You can test diamonds on the spot

• Complex gem data is shown in simple visuals

• Trained staff explain test results clearly

• You get more confidence in what you’re buying

Where Can You Try This?

• The first centres opened in Bengaluru.

• Tanishq plans to launch 200 more this year.

• Eventually, every Tanishq store will offer this service.

Why Is Tanishq Doing This?

Tanishq wants to make your diamond purchase more transparent.

Ajoy Chawla, CEO of Tanishq, says the goal is to:

“Go beyond display and turn diamond buying into a clear and educational journey.”

What Does De Beers Bring to the Table?

• De Beers provides trusted technology like SynthDetect.

• Their expertise supports Tanishq’s retail presence in India.

• The two brands joined hands last August to promote natural diamonds.

India is now the second-largest diamond market in the world.

Planning to Buy a Diamond?

Ask your local Tanishq store if they offer diamond testing.

If you're in Bengaluru, you can already walk in and check.

Want to be sure your diamond is natural, well-cut, and properly graded?

Now you can see the proof before you buy.