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The largest and most recognized is Gem laboratory in the country is the Gemological Institute of America (GIA for Short). They are well known for there accuracy and unbiased opinions. The Gold Mine has access to thousands of certified diamonds. We sell GIA certified diamonds at the lowest prices around. If you would like a list of stones available, you can email us at stevenv@gis.net. Make sure to include diamond size, diamond shape and approximate budget.
Why you should insist on a GIA
Certification for First off not all stones need to be certified. On average it may cost two to three hundred dollars to certify a diamond. So you need to weight the cost of certification against the price of the diamond. It may not be economically worth the extra money.
But it may well pay off on a larger or higher quality diamond.
Here's why, if a jeweler tries to sell you a one carat diamond and
describes it as Vs2-F but it really a This is where a GIA Laboratory Services will come into play. They provide a written laboratory report describing color, cut and clarity, including a drawing of the diamond with reference to the inclusions or blemishes. This is not an appraisal, a GIA report is far more detailed than any appraisal done by the average jewelry store. This is not to say that you shouldn't have an appraisal! The appraisal should accompany the GIA Report to give you the value of the diamond.
Having this certification will also help you if
the diamond is insured. If there is ever a loss (that is covered by your
insurance), you have a more detailed report on the diamond, so that your
insurance company will have an easier time replacing the diamond with the
same quality that was lost! |
