What is a diamond certification?
A diamond certificate, also known as a diamond report, is issued by an accredited independent gemological laboratory. In addition to the diamond’s carat weight and measurements, a certificate includes grades for the diamond’s cut, color and clarity.
Are certified diamonds worth it?
Certified diamonds aren’t inherently better than non-certified diamonds, but they tend to be higher-quality stones because the retailer has chosen them for their documented quality. Many times, certified diamonds are completely natural and have not undergone treatment.
Which certificate is best for diamonds?
What are the best Diamond Certifications?
- GIA – Gemological Institute of America. GIA is held by all (literally) to be the industry gold standard.
- AGS – American Gem Society.
- GCAL – Gem Certification & Assurance Lab.
- IGI – International Gemological Institute.
- EGL – European Gemological Laboratories.
How long does it take to certify a diamond?
about three weeks
How do you know if a diamond is GIA certified?
You know your diamond is real if it’s accompanied by a GIA diamond report like a GIA Diamond Grading Report (top) or GIA Diamond Dossier® (bottom). You can even verify your report by visiting GIA Report Check, GIA’s online database, and entering your diamond’s report number to see the grading details of your diamond.
What does a real diamond look like in sunlight?
How to Tell if a Diamond is Real using Sunlight. The way that diamonds reflect light is unique: the inside of a real diamond should sparkle gray and white while the outside should reflect a rainbow of colors onto other surfaces.
Do real diamonds shine on camera?
Hold it in the light to see how it sparkles. A fake diamond will have rainbow colors that you can see inside the diamond. “People have a misconception that diamonds sparkle like a rainbow, but they don’t,” Hirsch said. “They do sparkle, but it’s more of a gray color.
Is Black Diamond precious?
Natural Black diamonds are somewhat different from most other diamonds in that they are entirely opaque. These stones are incredibly precious, absolutely beautiful, and considered quite valuable.
How rare is a diamond?
Diamonds are not particularly rare. In fact, compared to other gemstones, they’re the most common precious stone found. Generally, the cost per carat (or weight of a gemstone) is based upon a stone’s rarity; the rarer the stone, the more expensive.