Are All Diamonds Certified by GIA?

When you are dealing with a seller or vendor that has the Gemological Institute Of America (GIA) certified diamonds, you know that you are getting diamonds that have passed standard checks and have a certificate to prove its authenticity. A GIA certified diamond is special as it brings value to the diamond and generates trust by the seller.

Are all diamonds GIA certified?

No, not all diamonds are GIA certified.

There are many swindlers and scammers out there hoping to make a quick buck by fooling unsuspecting buyers and selling them diamonds that are not certified at all, some are even selling fake diamonds and getting away with it.

What is a Diamond GIA Certificate?

GIA diamonds means that the diamond has gone through the standards of the GIA and has a report to determine its quality. The certificate reports on 4 main factors, the diamond’s cut, clarity, color, and carat weight or the 4C’s.

Learn more about the 4 C’s of diamonds.

Who is GIA?

GIA is an independent, non-profit organization that conducts research on gems, provides gem education, and sets the standards to determine the quality of a diamond. They set up an international diamond grading system.

The main objective of a GIA certificate is to provide grading to a diamond, as GIA created the standard to determine what grade a diamond is.

GIA does not sell or mine diamonds rather they provide an unbiased and objective report on the quality of a diamond. So, if you want to know the worth or quality of your diamond, check for its GIA certificate.

Why Do I Need to Know if My Diamond is GIA Certified?

The best thing about when a diamond is GIA certified is that it has undergone many tests and unbiased checks to ensure that a report on the diamond is objective. The diamond will be meticulously tested on its 4C’s mainly, color, cut, clarity and carat weight by expert staff that is knowledgeable about diamonds.

If the grade of a diamond is uncertain, other experts will chime in and give their unbiased opinion and ensure that the diamond has a correct grade.

A diamond is not an easy purchase to make as it is often used as a gift or object to mark special occasions like anniversaries, birthdays or engagement and so you need to know if a diamond is GIA certified because you can be well assured that what you are getting is the right value for your money.

When a diamond is certified you can objectively compare one diamond to another based on its report if you do not know what to look for in a diamond. You can choose which one you want without the threat of any scams and false information given.

How Can You Tell if Your Diamond is GIA Certified?

When your diamond is GIA certified, it has a number that is unique only to the diamond.

You can use that number in order to read the report about the diamond. The number will tell you about the grade of the diamond and its details.

The number is important as it assures you that the diamond is trustworthy to have and own as it underwent several tests and inspections to be available on the market. The number is usually inscribed on the diamond’s girdle.

Check out this guide we created on how to know if a diamond is GIA-certified

If you can’t find the number, you can check with the GIA itself and search at the GIA Report Check as the GIA has a global online database with all the information of the diamonds that went through them. You can check the grading information about your diamond with them

What are the Benefits of Buying a Certified Diamond?

1. Credibility and Trust

   When your diamond is GIA certified it generates trust and adds value. Even when you will insure your diamond to be safe, most insurance companies will require that your diamond is GIA certified or look for GIA certification.

   It also adds credibility if you want to sell your diamonds as the buyers know and can check out the real report and grade of the diamonds they are buying are accurate. They can be assured that the diamond they will buy has gone through the right process and hands.

2. Real Diamonds

   The GIA certification will prove that the diamond is real. Many clueless first time buyers can easily say one synthetic diamond and one natural diamond is identical so a GIA certification will ensure that the diamond they are dealing with is real and not a synthetic one that was created or manufactured in a lab.

3. Easier Comparison

   If you are buying diamonds a GIA certification makes the job easier for you as you can compare diamonds that look the same with each other unbiasedly. The certification will help you make a decision as you look for the different clarity, color, cut, or carat weight of each diamond.

   GIA certification also makes sure that they provide an accurate report and grade on the diamond so you are not just asking a seller of the diamond’s true condition but making a decision based on facts.

Who Sells Diamonds That Are Not GIA Certified?

Contrary to popular belief, there are thousands of diamonds available for sale in the marketplace today that are not GIA certified.

If a diamond does not have a GIA certification it means that they have not gone through checks and tests in a formal lab for them to be accurately graded. It can mean that they were checked and graded by a jeweler.

How Much Does it Cost to Get a Certification For a Stone?

If you buy a diamond that is not certified you can always bring it to the GIA for it to be certified. According to the official GIA website, you can bring your diamond in and it can cost as little as $48 for a diamond weighing 0.70 ct to 0.99 c to have it checked and graded and issued a report and $80 for a diamond weighing 1.00 ct to 1.49 ct.

Related: How Much It Costs to Get a Diamond GIA Certified

$48-$80 is a small price to pay to have that added assurance that the diamond you have has undergone all the necessary checks and tests and has its very own report and record by an organization known for accuracy and objectivity.

Contact us at Shira Diamonds for more information about diamonds!

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