Editorial Policy & Content Standards

1. Editorial Independence

Complete Separation of Editorial and Commercial Operations

TheDiamondPrice maintains a strict firewall between our editorial content and our commercial relationships:

• No retailer influence: Diamond retailers and affiliate partners have no input into our content, pricing algorithms, or recommendations
• No paid placement: Retailers cannot pay to influence our search results, rankings, or content
• No quid pro quo: Commercial partnerships never influence editorial decisions or data presentation
• Editorial control: Our editorial team has final say on all content, regardless of business considerations

Affiliate Relationship Disclosure

TheDiamondPrice earns revenue through affiliate commissions when users make purchases through our retailer links. However:

• Our pricing data reflects the real market across all retailers, not just those who pay us
• We link to retailers based on inventory, pricing, and user experience-not commission rates
• When we recommend retailers or products, it's based on data and our team's expert assessment
• We clearly disclose our affiliate relationships on relevant pages

3. Data & Algorithm Standards

Pricing Data Methodology

Our pricing calculator and data tools follow strict standards:

• Real-time aggregation: Prices updated continuously from our authorized retail partners
• Statistical validation: Outliers and anomalies flagged for review
• Quality filtering: Only GIA and IGI certified diamonds included
• Transparent methodology: Full documentation at /research/methodology
• Regular calibration: Models refined quarterly against market data
• Accuracy testing: Continuous validation against actual transaction prices

Algorithm Oversight

Our pricing methodology is published in full, not merely asserted - see our methodology page for the exact calculation, including the errors we've found and corrected in our own approach.

• Every calculation change is documented with the date and reason it changed
• Figures are checked against live retailer listings and other published sources for convergence
• Implausible results (e.g., one shape appearing to cost more than a shape that is always dearer) are treated as defects to find, not smoothed over

See our team page for credentials and expertise.

5. Correction Policy

How We Handle Errors

Despite our rigorous processes, errors can occur. When they do:

• Prompt investigation: All error reports investigated within 48 hours
• Swift correction: Confirmed errors corrected immediately
• Transparent notation: Significant corrections noted in the article
• Root cause analysis: Process improvements to prevent recurrence

Reporting Errors

If you notice an error or inaccuracy in our content:

• Email: feedback@thediamondprice.com
• Include: URL, description of error, and correct information (with source if possible)
• We'll investigate and respond within 48 hours

Correction Notation

For significant factual corrections, we add a note:

7. Who Creates Our Content

TheDiamondPrice is a technology-led platform. Content is written by our research team and checked against our published pricing methodology and dataset rather than asserted on individual authority - see our methodology page for the underlying data and calculation.

See who's behind The Diamond Price on our team page.

External Expert Review

For specialized topics, we may consult external experts:

• Independent gemologists for rare diamond types
• Legal experts for consumer protection topics
• Industry veterans for market trend analysis
• Academic researchers for new diamond technologies

External expert contributions are clearly attributed.

9. Accountability & Transparency

How We Stay Accountable

• Public methodology: Our pricing methodology is fully documented
• Downloadable data: Our Diamond Price Index dataset is freely available
• Open to questions: We respond to inquiries about our methods and sources
• Correction policy: Errors are corrected promptly and transparently
• Contact information: Easy access to our team via contact page

Regular Policy Review

This editorial policy is reviewed and updated annually to reflect evolving best practices and industry standards.

Last reviewed: February 17, 2026
Next review: February 2027