The significance of diamond certification in the world of gemology is steadfast, but many first-time buyers or novice gem enthusiasts may be unfamiliar with the ins and outs of the process. Since the delicate nature of buying a quality diamond means knowing everything there is to know, here’s a guide to teach you all about the diamond certification process, and why getting your diamond certified should be a priority.
What is Diamond Certification?
These diamonds, once known as hearts and cupids diamonds, originated in Japan. And, it is gemologist Kazumi Okuda who we have to thank for allowing us to see the hearts and diamonds pattern up close. In the 1970s, Okuda invented a tool called a Firescope, which uses colored reflectors to expertly highlight distinctions in the facet and light patterns of a hearts and arrows diamond.
Some other reasons why diamond certification is so important include:
- Increases the overall value of a diamond. Certified loose diamonds are far more valuable than non-certified, which can help buyers when it comes to insurance and practical matters.
- Offers reliable evidence, and brings logic and rationale, when making a purchase decision. With a diamond certificate, you can avoid influence by a sales representative and make a sound decision based on facts.
- Makes comparing diamonds significantly easier. If you’re familiar with what aspects of a diamond are important to you, then you can compare grading reports of those in a similar vein and get a clear cut list of differences/similarities.
What Information is Provided From Diamond Certification?
The primary role of a diamond certificate is to detail the key attributes of a loose diamond, as well as to grade the four C’s: carats, clarity, color and cut grade. An expert gemologist will do an in-depth analysis using a microscope at 30-40x magnification, while alluding back to a diamond certification chart to make their grade. While diamond pricing is most often reliant on these factors, a certificate does not give monetary value to a diamond. Even when the market fluctuates, and values rise or fall, a grading report will remain the same.
How to Get a Diamond Certified
When you purchase a high-quality diamond from a reputable dealer like Grunberger Diamond, you can feel confident that your stone has been put through the M+SCREEN process. The M+SCREEN is a lab-grown diamond testing machine specifically designed for melee diamonds, which detects Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Diamonds and High-Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) diamonds using short wave UV light technology. The M-Screen+ screens and sorts round, brilliant diamonds, and then automatically singles out stones that may be synthetic.
Certified Loose Diamonds For Sale
With more than 75 years of excellence that has been passed down through three generations of Belgian cutters, Grunberger Diamonds has been able to maintain stellar consistency in our ideal cut melee diamonds. Decades of high company values and meticulous detail is what makes us one of the most prestigious loose diamond dealers in the world. We are proud to offer this type of top-tier service to our customer base of retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, designers, and jewelers across the globe.
To request a quote, or for any general questions or comments, contact Grunberger Diamonds today.