De Beers’ International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR) has recently entered into an agreement for a partnership with the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ), the Company announced yesterday. Under the agreement, members of NAJ will benefit from “preferential terms” for diamond grading services at IIDGR’s UK lab.

“IIDGR offers Diamond Grading Reports, and the more concise Diamond Identification Report, from its UK laboratory,” De Beers said. “Reports are now offered with the enhanced security option of table marking of the grading number, a service unique to IIDGR. All requests will be processed through www.iidgr.com and will require adherence to IIDGR terms and conditions.”

Commenting on the partnership, Jonathan Kendall, President, IIDGR, said: “Working with bodies such as the NAJ, IIDGR hopes to bring consistency, accuracy and increased security to the diamond sector. Grading is of central importance to consumer confidence and we therefore see our offer as a great fit with the work of the NAJ. We look forward to working with them and their members.”

• Michael Rawlinson, CEO, NAJ, said: “Members of the NAJ are set apart from the industry in general by their desire and endeavour to do their best, and this is their mark of quality. This partnership allows our members to access this first class diamond grading service at the very best rates, and I hope many members will see the results for themselves.”