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Certified Diamonds 
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A diamond that has been certificated by an independent laboratory is your guarantee of the quality and characteristics of the diamond you choose. The diamond report confirms:
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Certificates will confirm...
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The stone is a natural diamond |
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The exact carat weight is confirmed |
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The exact clarity is identified |
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The exact colour is identified |
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The cut is identified |
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It will also give other vital information such as measurements, and if the gem is fluorescent under long wave ultra-violet light. If strong fluorescence is noted, this may result in a minor reduction in the value of the stone, although the property of slight fluorescence generally does not affect either the quality or the value.
When buying certificated diamonds, we recommend the report comes from a reputable, internationally recognised laboratory, at Mydiamonds we use GIA (Gemmological Institute of America), IGI (International Gemmological Institute), IDL (International Diamond Laboratories), AGS (American Gem Society), EGL (European Gemological Laboratory) or HRD (HRD Antwerp). |
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These organisations are totally independent, as they are not involved in buying, selling or valuation of gems. A certificate from an expert grading laboratory will enable a reputable jeweller to give you a market value for your diamond without even seeing the stone, as there is an international pricing structure for certified diamonds.
To view an example of a diamond certificate, please click here.
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