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Question : How is a diamond matched with its certificate?
I understand a diamond certificate, 4 C's etc. But what is to stop someone just selling a lower grade diamond with a certificate for a different, higher grade diamond?I have heard that some have a number laser etched on the diamond which corresponds with the certificate, which is fine. Do all certificated diamonds have this? Will an EGL certified diamond have this for example?
- asked by SUGREF
All Answers: Answer #1No, not all certified stones have laser inscriptions. And most EGL certs aren't worth thepaper they're written onEach diamond has distinctindividual characteristics (feathers, cracks,inclusions, etc) which can be mapped out on anappraisal. So, before you buy a stone, ask ifthere is a map to go with the cert (most do) andlook at the stone yourself under the scope. Evenif there is # inscribed on the stone, those canbe done outside of the lab, so you still reallyneed to check the stone yourself, if you're thatconcerned. However, why on earth would you giveyour money to a jeweler you didn't trust? Stayaway from chain stores and anything in the mall...find a local, independent jeweler, someonereputable and recommended by others, before youdrop a single pennygood luck!
- answered by Randi L
Answer #2
No, not all certified diamonds are inscribed. EGLdoes do it on some diamonds as do a few otherplaces like GIA. You can also send it toGIA andhave it inscribed with whatever you want.As far asswitching a diamond with it's certificate, youmight be able to identify a diamond to it'scertificate through the mapping of it's inclusionsor lack there of. You can also always ask to havea diamond appraised by an independantappraiser..you'll pay for this, but then you'llknow for sure.
- answered by S K
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