subject: A Measure of Value - Diamond Certificates [print this page] When thinking of the value of diamonds it is not unusual to think that any diamond is worth a good sum of money. While this is generally true, there are several important characteristics that affect the value of diamonds especially the 4C's of cut, colour, clarity and carat weight. But let's look at one that is not mentioned too often, the diamond certificate.
While the 4C's will have a massive impact on the value of the diamond, a certificate will further increase its value. Why? Well no matter how perfect your diamond may be, without certification there is no way to prove the authenticity of your claims without having to send it to a lab for certification.
It is important to note that two similar diamonds will fetch significantly different prices depending on whether they have a certificate or not. This is caused solely by the fact that potential buyers have no way of verifying the grading of your stone. Therefore it is also useful to have a certificate when it comes to selling your diamonds if you purchased them as an investment.
It is also important to remember that small testing laboratories that are affiliated with a store will generally not be treated as accurate due to their affiliation. This is because these stores have a motivation to help sell the diamond in question which is aided by a higher valuation.
Due to the fact that not every laboratory is capable of grading diamonds accurately there are a few that are well known internationally and are not affiliated to any diamonds selling body. These are the American Gemological Society, Gemological Institute of America(GIA), European Gemological Laboratories (EGL) and the International Gemological Institute(IGI).
Fire 44 is an Australian jewellery designer that provides diamond certification for all of its diamonds ensuring that the diamond you purchase it worth exactly its value. Buyers will receive a diamond certificate with every purchase.
