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Before purchasing a
diamond, you should expect to review a copy of its certificate as
proof that it has undergone an unbiased, professional examination. But not all gemological
laboratories are the same and while their terminology is the same, the physical
diamond may not be the same. This explains, in part, while certain
diamonds which "appear" to be identical are priced very differently.
See also:
Two
Identical Diamonds-But with Different Prices?
What is a
Certificate?
A diamond certificate, also called a
diamond grading report
or diamond dossier®
is a report created by a team of gemologists. The diamond is
evaluated, measured, and scrutinized using trained eyes, a jeweler’s
loupe, a microscope,
and other industry tools. A completed certificate
includes an analysis of the diamond’s dimensions, clarity, color,
polish, symmetry, and other characteristics. Many round diamonds will
also include a cut grade on the report.
Every loose diamond which A. Fishman & Son will sell you has been
analyzed and graded by the
Gemological Institute of
America (GIA). This is most respected laboratory in the
diamond industry, and is known for their consistency and unbiased
diamond grading systems. Diamonds that are accompanied by these
grading reports are the most highly valued in the industry. We
recommend that you NOT purchase diamonds graded by this
laboratory as their standards are more lenient than that of
the GIA.
View
Certificates While Shopping
If you are
interested in a specific certified diamond at A. Fishman & Son you can
view its certificate on our site before purchase.
View Photographs
of Our Diamonds While Shopping
If you are
interested in a specific certified diamond at A. Fishman & Son you can
view an actual photograph of that diamond on our site before purchase.
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