choose a stone…

choose a setting…

choose a metal…

choose a finish…

…choose ring

21 Meeting House Lane
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1HB

01273 773 544

choose a stone…

choose a setting…

choose a metal…

choose a finish…

…choose ring

21 Meeting House Lane
Brighton East Sussex
BN1 1HB
1273 773 544

21 Meeting House Lane
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1HB

01273 773 544

The 4 c’s of Diamonds – Part 5 of 5 – GIA laboratory graded diamonds

Why
GIA certification is so important

Knowledge, integrity, and excellence are
the words included in the GIA lab’s crest. GIA (Gemological Institute of America) was founded by American
jeweller Robert M. Shipley in 1931, and is credited for inventing the
international diamond grading system in 1953; famously the 4Cs that stand for
Colour, Clarity, Cut, and Carat. It is highly esteemed among diamond
experts on a global scale for the honesty and accuracy in diamond quality
evaluation. Gemologists in this independent institution are constantly
pioneering scientific methods of optimizing the process of grading diamonds.
They analyze the vast majority of available diamonds across the world.

For
honest retailers, the GIA reports and certificates are a precious tool and a
form of validation. They set the universal standards of calculating a diamond’s
value. The first such report was issued in 1955. Today, both fine jewellery
professionals and clients can have access to such reports. Buyers of diamonds
are entitled to these documents before investing in them, and sellers can
definitely receive the outmost appreciation for showing their potential
customers a GIA report for each diamond they are selling. GIA is also grading
coloured diamonds, pearls, and a wide array of treated gems. They are the first
and most credible source for detecting treated and synthetic diamonds with the
help of advanced technological equipment.


GIA Principles

Each
diamond is treated equally. Diamonds are passed on to the graders in the lab
with client anonymity so that the evaluation is impartial, and not affected by any
brand name considerations. GIA as a not-for-profit organization can be totally
objective, acting without any vested interest, clearly as a third party in the
whole process. They do not buy, sell, or supply diamonds within the industry.
Each of their reports gives the results of an accurate scientific investigation
described in a very comprehensive way. It’s the map of the diamond you are
buying. Jewellers worldwide are proudly presenting the GIA report as a badge of
trust and credibility that helps their customers end up with an educated
decision and choice. In other words, this tool allows sellers to educate their
clients around their options. Precise gem assessment is the key to clients’
protection from increasing fraud possibility within a highly competitive retail
environment. We need to make sure that what you see is what you get, not what
is marketed to you; and we know that GIA is the ultimate guarantee. This is the
way to a smart gem purchase. In that respect, we are proud to share that
all the engagement rings from RING jewellers come with a GIA
certificate.


What about other Diamond grading laboratories?

GIA
is the authority that established the 4Cs as criteria of precise diamond
evaluation, and with them it established the need for certification. Each gem
is assigned a GIA report number that is permanently stored in GIA’s database. Some
jewellers provide you with alternative reporting that might inflate the quality
of their gems as a means to greater profitability. Assessments about weight and
cut are usually objective, yet those regarding clarity and colour can be
diluted. In these two areas, differences are slight from one grade to the next
and can be most clearly seen via microscopic analysis. Lighting and positioning
can easily affect the client’s perception of the stone. Whenever you are
offered a better price without a GIA report, think twice before getting convinced
that it is actually a better deal and a value-for-money purchase. We want to
make you feel comfortable about your choice and that’s why we stick to GIA
certification. Here at RING jewellers we advise you to choose smart in all
special moments of your life and we guide you through a great investment.    


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