Is there a fee for sourcing?

Sourcing is complimentary with your diamond purchase.

How long does sourcing take?

It varies with availability and your approval of options.

Can you source a specific grading report?

Yes. Tell us the report or specification and we’ll look for it.

How do you assess a diamond before recommending it?

We judge each option on visual performance as well as its grading report, then help you compare several side by side. Two diamonds with the same grades can look very different.

Services · Diamond sourcing

Diamond sourcing

The right diamond, compared for how it looks.

By the CTJ Jewellery team, led by founder Greg Ward · Updated September 2026 · Editorial policy

Key facts

Complimentary with your diamond purchase
Natural and lab-grown
Any shape, size and quality
Multiple options compared
Visual performance assessed
Remote options with photos and video

How does sourcing work?

Tell us your priorities. We shortlist diamonds from our stock and suppliers, check their grading reports, and compare them for light performance before presenting the best options.

Why not just buy online by report?

Two diamonds with the same report can look very different. Sourcing with a jeweller means someone checks each diamond in person.

Grading reports explained

How is remote sourcing shown?

We use professional diamond imaging, including the GemLightbox Pro, with high-resolution photos and video.