Should I ask for GIA certification?

Should I ask for GIA certification?

Yes, your diamond needs a certificate because, without one, there’s no way to know what it is you’re actually purchasing. A certificate offers proof of aspects like its carat weight, cut quality, color grade, clarity and more.

How long does it take to get a diamond certified by GIA?

For D-to-Z color diamonds and some colored diamonds, service can be completed same day if the item is received by 10 a.m. For colored stones and pearl services, the identification report can be completed 48-72 hours from when the item was received but can be dependent on the gemstone type.

What if my diamond is not GIA certified?

Without a certificate, you can never be certain what you are buying. If a diamond is not certified, your only source of information about its quality is the seller, and needless to say, the merchant’s assessment is not likely to be the most objective.

How much does it cost to send a diamond to GIA?

A GIA Diamond Grading Report costs $78 for diamonds that are . 15+ carats. The report evaluates the 4C’s, includes a plotted clarity diagram, shape and cutting style, GIA cut grade, measurements, weight, polish and symmetry, fluorescence, color-treatments and an optional laser inscription.

Can you insure an uncertified diamond?

Yes. If you insure your non-certified diamond under a home insurance endorsement or floater, you must have it appraised. The appraisal value is your replacement amount. Additionally, if you purchased a non-certified diamond, you could get it certified by sending it to a professional gemological laboratory.

Do all GIA diamonds have inscription?

All GIA graded diamonds have a unique serial number laser inscribed on the girdle which enables you to match the diamond to its certification. If you look carefully, you can see the inscription on the girdle of the diamond below. All Taylor & Hart center diamonds are GIA-graded and come with a GIA certificate.

What is GIA certified Diamond?

GIA Certified Diamonds. Established in 1931, GIA is the world’s foremost grading and certification authority on diamonds, colored stones, and pearls. A public benefit, nonprofit institute, GIA is the leading source of knowledge, standards, and education in gems and jewelry.

What is a GIA diamond report?

A GIA diamond certification issued by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), also called a Diamond Grading Report or Diamond Dossier® is a report created by a team of gemologists. The diamond is evaluated, measured, and scrutinized using trained eyes, a jeweler’s loupe, a microscope, and other industry tools.

What is the grading system for diamonds?

A diamond grading chart is a rating system for the internal characteristics and surface conditions of diamonds developed by the GIA, an independent non-profit laboratory that rates and certifies diamonds. The chart consists of four categories by which each diamond is rated: clarity, cut, color and carat.

What are the grades of diamonds?

Diamond Grading. Certified diamonds are graded on a minimum of four quality criteria: cut, clarity, color, and carat.