What does ‘Certified’ mean?
A diamond certificate is prepared by an independent third party laboratory and verifies that a diamond is genuine, providing an evaluation of a diamond’s characteristics. The certification in recent years has been considered as being ‘The Fifth C’, a factor to determine the value of a Diamond.
A certificate will contain a complete quality description of the diamond and will include information on shape, fluorescence, measurements, proportions and overall finish.
The diamond is verified as being either 100% natural or ‘enhanced’. You would also expect to see the quality of the diamond (carat, colour, clarity, and cut), in the opinion of a qualified and experienced gemmologist.
Who certifies the Diamonds?
Perhaps the single most important thing about a diamond certificate is where it comes from. Diamonds must be certified by an independent and well respected gemmological laboratory.
These include: The Gemmological Institute of America (GIA), The International Gemmological Institute (IGI) and Anchor Cert. All of which are used by Rudells.
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What is included within Diamond Certificate?
A diamond certificate is referred to as a report or a diamond analysis document. This would include:
- Shape and dimensions
- Carat weight
- Colour and Clarity grades
- Standard of finish
- Cut grade
Why does a Diamond have to be Certified?
The trouble with diamonds is that without a certificate, you only have your eyes to rely on. It is extremely difficult for anyone, who isn’t a qualified gemmologist or diamond grader, to know the exact analysis of the stone by the human eye only. Having a certificate confirms the exact characteristics and properties of the stone.
Will I need to have a valuation completed if I have a Diamond Certificate?
A Diamond Certificate is NOT the same as a Valuation. A diamond certificate describes and grades the diamond whereas a valuation values the diamond according to current market prices. However, if present, the certificate is used to help appraisers determine the insurance or replacement value of a diamond.
When you buy a certified diamond you’re also buying the certificate, which should stay with the diamond for life. Keep it in a safe place – you’ll need it for the valuation, to either insure or if you were to sell the stone.
Click here to see our collection of certified diamond rings
For anymore questions with regards to Certified Diamonds please contact our showrooms in Wolverhampton and Harborne (Birmingham).
By Charlotte Skinner