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Diamond Grading Certificates and reports

A diamond grading report is essentially a statement attesting to the authenticity of a diamond it provides a true and accurate statement of the diamonds characteristics and grade based on internationally recognized standards.

A diamond grading report will includes a plotted diagram of the diamond and all significant characteristics, cut, color, clarity, carat weight. The report also describes the diamond's shape, exact measurements and proportions as well as grade the polish and symmetry. The report comments on the distinctiveness of the diamond, like fluorescence if present, graining, and any imperfections the diamond may have.

A diamond grading report is not a retail monetary valuation of the diamond; it is simply a scientific document that clarifies all aspects of the diamonds individuality.

Retail monetary valuations should be conducted locally as retail values may differ depending on local taxes and margins.

Original diamonds supplies all diamonds over 50 points or 1/2 a carat with independently graded and certificated diamond certificate by either of the internationally recognized Diamond grading Organizations, diamonds below 50 points or 1/2 a carat come with Original-Diamonds.com certificate of Grading and Authenticity:

• American Gemological Society (AGS),
• Diamond High Council (Hoge Raad Voor Diamant; HRD),
• European Gemological Laboratory (EGL),
• International Gemological Institute (IGI),
• Gemological Institute of America (GIA).

If an extra specific certificate is preferred or required from either, GIA, HRD, IGI, EGL, AGS, this can be organized on request.

Original Diamonds.com guarantees that the diamond sold matches the stone described by the grading report (i.e. that the diamond is the same one graded by the laboratory). We do not guarantee the accuracy of any diamond-grading laboratory. Original Diamonds.com, its appointees, and agents are not responsible for possible dissimilarities and/or differences that could appear from repeated examinations or as a result of other methods applied. Original Diamonds.com presents these Grading Reports to the client solely for his own use and shall not be held responsible for any claim whatsoever that may be made on the basis of these evaluations.

Original-Diamonds.com can also additionally have your diamond laser inscribed.