Introduction
Certified Diamonds are diamonds that have been graded by a reputable third-party laboratory. They're graded based on their “4 C” attributes. These attributes include cut, colour, clarity, and carat weight. To ensure that you are getting a high-quality stone, it’s always recommended to buy certified diamonds.
All certificates mention if the diamond is Lab-Grown, this is in line with our strict policy on transparency and knowing what you buy.
GCAL Certificate
A GCAL Certificate of Authenticity is issued by the Gem Certification & Assurance Lab. A GCAL certified diamond may sometimes be more expensive. This is due to GCAL certificates are actually a certificate, most diamonds only come with a gem report, (yes even the GIA is more accurately referred to as a report)What is the difference?
• A true certificate is a guarantee of the grading.
• GCAL is an accredited forensic laboratory, with gem print fingerprint positive identification, direct assessment light performance and up to 9 images.
• There are only two labs in the Americas and only four in the world like this, Tiffany and Co is one of the four
IGI Certification
The International Gemological Institute is the largest independent gem lab in the world. It is headquartered in the heart of the diamond trade, Antwerp. The company also has offices in several diamond centers around the world such as New York, New Delhi, Surat, Hong Kong, Dubai, Shanghai, Tel Aviv, and among others.
With over 650 gemologists and other jewellery professionals, IGI has been increasingly trying to position itself as a reliable diamond grading laboratory in order to establish a name for itself in the industry.
Sarine Certification
Sarine Technologies Ltd. develops, manufactures, and sells planning, evaluation, and measurement systems for diamond grading and gemstone production. The Company's products include diamond cut grading tools, rough diamond optimization systems, gemology tools, diamond colour grading, and laser marking machines.