The process of certifying a diamond employs unbiased grading based on a variety of established testing criteria conducted by an independent laboratory that has been certified to issue grading results. Such an independent laboratory has certified every loose diamond sold by Beverly Clark Diamonds.
To properly establish the value of a diamond, one of four such independent laboratories will perform a thorough examination of each individual diamond and issue a written report. The report will include a physical inspection of the diamond and a written review called a grading report. This grading report, also sometimes referred to as a diamond dossier, will accompany the diamond on it’s journey to you. The inspection involves the placement of the diamond by a gemologist under a microscope. The gemologist then carefully determines the diamonds’ proportions, color, symmetry, fluorescence, cut, clarity and carat weight. An inspection may require from 30 to 60 minutes to complete.
The primary purpose of these laboratories is to provide consumers with protection by creating standards for the diamond industry to be used in the grading of loose diamonds. There are some laboratories that grade diamonds using their own standards which may be more rigid in one criteria but less rigid in another. The four most commonly recognized independent diamond certification laboratories are:
GIA - Gemological Institute of America
AGS - American Gem Society Laboratories
EGL - European Gemological Laboratories
IGI - International Gemological Institute
Beverly Clark Diamonds maintains a very high standard of excellence requiring all loose diamonds to be certified through either GIA, AGS or EGL (USA). Each of these competent laboratories presents the highest reputation in the North American market for delivering reliably and consistent reports of impeccable and un-biased accuracy. Regardless of where you ultimately purchase your diamond it is always best to obtain a certified grading report from an independent laboratory as a requirement for any diamond you purchase. Following this rule will ensure your satisfaction with the diamond you have chosen.
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