RD Antwerp is to launch a Synthetic Diamond Certificate service starting September 2, with the certificate issued in cases when a diamond is found to be synthetic.



HRD Antwerp noted that synthetic diamonds have made their way into the gem diamond market in recent times. While they still represent a small part of the market segment, their production is on the rise, the lab said in a statement.



As a result, HRD Antwerp said it decided to launch the new service in a bid to support consumer confidence.



In accordance with the rules of the International Diamond Council, the HRD Antwerp certificate "looks noticeably different from the standard diamond certificate and mentions the clear wording 'Synthetic Diamond Certificate' on the cover. Each synthetic diamond is laser inscribed synthetic and the presence of the laser inscription is mentioned on the certificate, with a statement that the diamond has been lab-grown."



In addition, each Synthetic Diamond Certificate includes the same unique safety features as the standard HRD Antwerp natural diamond certificate.



The HRD Antwerp is offering a screening service for HPHT and CVD synthetic diamonds, The service is intended to help diamond dealers to be sure that the diamonds in a polished diamond parcel are all natural.



The examination applies to parcels containing a minimum of 20 diamonds ranging from 0.05 carat to 0.49 carat and D to L color. After screening, the customer receives a sealed parcel with “Screening Report” with the text ''This parcel only consists of natural diamonds, not synthetic and not HPHT treated.''