Diamond Education- Certificate

When comparing diamond prices of diamonds of similar qualities, consumers should consider all the characteristics mentioned on a diamond certificate in order to make a sound decision. This way, consumers can shop items “apples for apples” rather than “apples for oranges”. This also applies when you compare diamonds that were graded by different Laboratories. For example, when looking at a diamond certified by the Gemological Laboratory of America (GIA), a customer should be comparing it against other diamonds certified by GIA as well. The most common labs are the European Gemological Laboratory (EGL), the European Gemological Laboratory United States (EGL US ), the American Gem Society (AGS) and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). AGS and GIA have set the standard in the diamond industry as being the most credible in their grading techniques and standards. EGL and EGL US are seen in the industry as being more lenient in their grading. In spite of this, EGL US ’ reputation has improved more recently even though its grading standards still seem to be more lenient than GIA and AGS.