Certification is the key to selecting a quality diamond at the lowest price.
Certification is your only assurance of quality. A diamond certification is a detailed diamond quality report issued by an accredited independent gemological laboratory. The most recognized gemological laboratories that provide certified diamond quality reports to the diamond and jewelry industry are listed below. Click on the links to learn details about each laboratory and report.
- G.I.A. - Gemological Institute Of America
- A.G.S. - American Gem Society
- E.G.L. - European Gemological Laboratory
- I.G.I. - International Gemological Institute
Certifications verses appraisals: It is very important to understand that appraisals are often not as accurate as a certified diamond quality report performed by an independent gemological laboratory. Appraisals are only as accurate as the skill, knowledge and training of the appraiser.
