Natural diamonds are valued much higher than artificial ones. In addition, checking the GIA certificate will allow you to see the true origin of the stone, its main characteristics that determine the value. You should not choose jewelry with an unknown origin of stones as a gift.
What does the certificate give
He guarantees the seller and the buyer that the specified characteristics and cost of products strictly correspond to each other. The Gemological Institute of America laboratory enjoys a very positive reputation. The following important data can be found in the certificate:
- date when the gemstone was examined;
- individual number assigned to the certificate;
- physical dimensions in three coordinates;
- weight of the gem for which the document was issued;
- purity, transparency of a natural mineral.
But, you should understand that any certificate can be forged. It is for this reason that before making an expensive purchase, you need to make sure that the document is original.
Certificate Verification
It's very simple, all you need is an individual number. It is enough to enter it on the original resource of the research company to get complete information about the stone. If it matches the information in the certificate and does not contradict the visual inspection of the stone, the preliminary check can be considered passed.
