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A Complete Guide on Diamonds Certification-

Author: Sameer Tendulkar
by Sameer Tendulkar
Posted: Aug 31, 2017

Certified diamonds means diamonds that have undergone gemological laboratory testing and there quality has been analyzed by team of experts

There are reputed agencies who analyze the diamonds and certify them based on the laboratory report. Some famous certifications are as offered by:

  • Gemological Institute of America (GIA)

  • American Gemological Society (AGS)

  • European Gemological Laboratory (EGL)

  • Diamond High Council. etc.-etc.

Diamond Certification is concerned with the Three Ws

What

Diamond certificate is basically a Diamond Grading Report that evaluates the distinguishing qualities of a diamond. It tells various things about the diamond, its measurements, clarity, color, symmetry and other significant information about a single, specific loose diamond.

Why

It is very important to obtain a diamond Grading Report. It is a witness of the genuineness of the diamonds that you purchase. The authentic stores certify the diamonds with this report. If they don’t give the report then ask for it. It’s very important.

Who

You should trust the certificates from the following Institutes: Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the American Gem Society (AGS) the European Gemological Laboratory (EGL), and the International Gemological Institute (IGI). Buy certified loose diamonds with any of these reports.

About the Institutes:

GIA (The Gemological Institute of America)

The GIA is the leader in grading diamonds, it is devoted to research and evaluation of diamonds. It is a highly esteemed institute and the reports prepared by it are very trustworthy. It offers the GIA Diamond Grading Report and the GIA Diamond Dossier.

GIA Certified Diamond Grading Report is a lab assessment report for grading loose diamonds that weigh 1.00 carat and above, the GIA issues a full Diamond Grading Report. It probes the color, clarity, weight and grade of the loose diamond.

GIA Diamond Dossier Report is a lab assessment report for grading loose diamonds that weigh under 1.00 carat. It explores the color, clarity, weight and grade of the loose diamond. It issues laser inscription of the report's serial number.

AGS (American Gem Society Laboratories) is an internationally acclaimed American-based gemological laboratory that prepares grading reports for loose diamonds of at least 0.18 carat. If provides two types of reports: a Diamond Quality Document and a Diamond Quality Certificate. It authenticates the color, clarity, weight, grade and cut of the loose diamond. The AGS uses a 0-10 grading system. A diamond graded with a 0 cut is marked as an AGS Ideal cut that is considered as the most exclusive diamond in the world of diamonds.

IGI (The International Gemological Institute) is an eminent body for preparing evaluation reports and grading for loose diamonds that weigh 1.00 carat and above, the GIA issues a full Diamond Grading Report. It examines the color, clarity, weight and grade of the loose diamond. It comes under one central governing body to guarantee uniformity in its grading reports globally.

These different certifications are considered as the most authentic for evaluation of loose diamonds and providing their grading reports.

If you are looking for certified diamonds wholesaler then Hari Krishna Exports Pvt Ltd is one of the well known Certified Diamond Manufacturer & wholesaler in India.

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Author: Sameer Tendulkar

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