Unethical jewellers are currently selling smuggled diamonds from countries (particularly central Africa) whose leaders use the proceeds to finance their hostile dictatorships. We recommend and subscribe to selling only conflict-free diamonds, and state this on our gemmology reports. As a consumer, the phrase buyer beware is important to remember. Be wary of smooth sales pitches, high power overhead lighting, dark or yellow walls, claims of wholesale, 40-60% off inflated prices, and pressure to close the sale. New standards of appraising are making it easier for the consumer to buy with confidence. An Accredited AAP CJI (Accredited Appraisal Program, Canadian Jewellers Institute) Gemmologist has met the strictest standards of ethics, integrity and accuracy in quality analysis and non-inflated values. "We are among the first appraisers in Canada to meet these high standards in gemmology excellence," stated Allan. "The sole purpose of Accreditation is to provide our clients the ability to buy quality with confidence, at a great value." For the client who requires proven documentation to indicate the origin of their diamond, the Diamond Gallery has become an authority on 'Source of Origin' diamonds. This source becomes the 5th C; Canadian Diamonds! NEXT PAGE | Canadian Diamonds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24