About us
What is DODAQ?
DODAQ is the first certified diamond exchange transforming the polished diamond industry from its existing weekly price sheet standard to a real time, automated pricing mechanism.
Who is behind DODAQ?
DODAQ is comprised of a highly specialised professional management team combining diamond industry, financial markets and electronic trading systems with qualified accounting and auditing expertise. Coupled with an advisory board providing invaluable experience in founding and running highly respected blue chip organisations, and a highly skilled technical team supporting ongoing development to increase the data product range and broaden the possibilities that diamonds offer both as an item of trade and an investment opportunity.
Is there a membership fee for using DODAQ?
Currently all users are considered as participants and therefore there is NO membership fee required.
Is DODAQ associated to diamond manufacturers, gemological institutes or financial institutions?
No. DODAQ is a wholly independent corporation with no associated ties to any of its participants or service providers. Besides the necessary relationships for commerce, DODAQ offers no bias or influence over its participants. This is mandatory to maintain our integrity and that of our exchange.
Where is DODAQ located?
DODAQ is a Belgian Company regulated under Belgian Law. Our Head Office is situated in Antwerp.
Where do DODAQ diamonds come from?
All diamonds published on the DODAQ platform have first been graded by a recognised gemological grading laboratory and are received with their original certificates into the DODAQ vault. There are strict guidelines which determine the eligibility of those wishing to issue new diamonds onto DODAQ. For more information on issuer requirements see 'Guidelines for issuing on DODAQ'.
What are the individual diamond categories and criteria?
All DODAQ diamonds are in the weight class between 0.30 and 1.49 carats, and are currently only Round Brilliant in shape. To see a full list of diamond categories on DODAQ click here.
Can I buy fancy shape diamonds?
No. At present all DODAQ diamonds are round.