is expressly held harmless by customers including, but without limitation for any claims or actions that may arise out of negligence in connection with preparation of this laboratory report or seal, or actions based upon the customer’s use of the certificate or seal’Ĭ (formerly diamondgeezer. A+/- 20% error of judgement is scientifically possible.
Igi diamond certificate professional#
Diamond grading is not a science It represents only the best professional opinion of this company, which chooses its own standards or norms. No representation or warranties as to accuracy are made. The report or seal expresses an opinion at the time of inspection of the stone, not a guarantee, valuation or appraisal. ‘This examination has been carried out using the current gemological procedures of E. EGL Certificates are recognized worldwide. IGI certifications can be as far as three grades off from GIA certifications. The biggest problem with the IGI is their laxed diamond grading standards.
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Like the EGL, this for-profit diamond certification lab is prominent throughout Europe, but is also popular in the United States. European Gemological Laboratory (EGL): EGL has defined criteria and standard procedures for accuracy and consistency in its Diamond Certificate and Diamond Consultation. IGI stands for International Gemological Institute. will carry its own disclaimer, this from an E. IGI has three distinct products: Diamond Report, Identification Report and Information Appraisal Report. Remember that when buying a diamond there are many characteristics that need to be balanced and reviewed in order to buy quality within your budget. ALWAYS insist on a diamond certificate from a major laboratory! because the diamond certificate reports the characteristics of the diamond its vital and imperative it comes from a reputable source.Ī diamond valuation or appraisal is significantly different from a diamond report or certificate and should not be confused. There are subtle differences in grading techniques but the overall consensus is usually very close between these institutions.Īny other diamond report may warrant further analysis of the laboratories processes and ability to grade in a consistent and unbiased manner that represents a true and fair diamond report. The above diamond grading laboratories are the largest, probably the strictest and certainly and most well known of the international gemological centres. IGI (International Gemological Institute) - ĮGL (European Gemological Laboratory) - DG no longer sells E. edu/ĪGS (American Gemological Society). GIA (Gemological Institute of America). There are other laboratories that also use the GIA methods and/or have a very good reputation, they are: The world’s foremost diamond report and the leaders in diamond research are the inventors of the ‘4C’s ’ the GIA (Gemological Institute of America). A diamond certificate from a ‘no name’ laboratory or jewellery shop is not worth the paper it’s written on, insist on quality gradin. document validates the diamond’s characteristics.
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Perhaps the 5th ‘C’ when purchasing a diamond is the CERTIFICATE or diamond report.