The gemological institute of america gia is a nonprofit institute dedicated to research and education in the field of gemology and the jewelry arts and based in carlsbad, california. Price list 2019 2020 american gemological laboratories. Since 1978, diamond buyers has been committed to paying top quality prices for diamonds, fine jewelry, and watches. Following the procedures detailed in the three grading sections of this manual, a number of 0 through 10 is applied to each of.
The resulting report is a cardsized document verifying. By its nature, the global diamond trade is dynamic, with orders being quickly filled and supplied. Through this service, ags laboratories can determine if your diamond is a natural or laboratorygrown diamond. Ags laboratories offers a natural diamond verification service in order to serve this need. American international gemological laboratories, inc. Gemological institute of america is the author of gem reference guide 4. Welcome to the ninth annual report on the global diamond industry, prepared by the. The gemex light performance report illustrates the measurements for your diamond in a threebar graph. Igi grades the widest variety of gemstones and jewelry in more corners of the world than any other gemological organization. With report check, you can quickly and conveniently confirm that the information on your report matches what is archived in the gia report database. Our report for loose diamonds provides information. The top portion of a diamond extending from the girdle to the table. Online verification every diamond that we receive is registered with a unique diamond identification number.
Education the gemological institute of america, inc. Gia reports represent the highest standard of reliability, consistency and integrity. This system means that our customers have a hasslefree way to check the meticulous report on their stone to make sure that the information on your diamond grading report matches the information stored in dgcs data base. I interviewed at gemological institute of america new york, ny. You should never buy a diamond without a diamond certificate. Nelson has been educated by and continues to be educated of five professional appraisal and gemological organizations. Diamond gemological institute lab purchase experiences. Gemological appraisal lab of america 10 west 47th street, suite 200 new york, ny 10036 212 3822888 212 3823772 fax. Gia diamonds are examined by a minimum of four highly trained diamond graders and gemologists. And now, gia report check is available for all gia reports, providing you with an additional level of assurance. At each step of a diamonds evaluation, a more senior staff member independently grades the stone.
The egl usa diamond certificate provides finish, proportions, color and clarity information for the diamond. Igl labs the most trusted names in diamond grading and. Igi international gemological institute worlds largest. In 2000 the gia changed the format of their diamond report. Were having difficulty with our office phones at the moment. This report rate is for 1 single solitaire diamond s full gemological examination and evaluation. Learn to grade diamonds consistently and accurately using a modern gem microscope and jewelers loupe.
Diamonds terminology and classification nomenclature. Established in 1974 by antonio tony bonanno as alumnae of the gemmological association of great britain, aga was envisioned as a network for sharing gemological information and skills. Dictionary of gems and gemology sixth edition including ornamental, decorative and curio stones. We understand the importance of earning and maintaining your trust and pride ourselves on transparency. I look forward to growing igis current relationships, as well as forging new strategic alliances, with a concentrated focus on gaining further. It is important to note that the example given here is for egl usa certificates. The gemological institute of america prosumer diamonds. Unlike other reports where the diamond is kept in a vault and the report in a separate location, igis diamond id report stores the evaluation and diamond together in a secure credit cardsize casing, igi said in a statement. To download the full price list for 2019 in pdf please click here. For additional information and important limitations and disclaimers, please see gia. The intersection of the crown and pavilion which defines the perimeter of the diamond. Ensuring the public trust a nonprofit institute, gias mission is to ensure the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism through education, research, laboratory services, and instrument development. We are an independent diamond and gemstone laboratory devoted to providing the finest, most stringent and impartial grading services.
Our professional gia graduate gemologist will issue you a printed official lab report from the gemcamp laboratory, encompassing the 4cs of diamond. Consumers can use the report verification service to check the veracity of any ags laboratory diamond grading document. Gia attained its leadership role through decades of integrity and ingenuity, and everything we. With staff that has over 25 years of experience in the fine jewelry industry, aga strives to provide the highest standards in appraisal services. Countryoforigin services are commonly provided for ruby, sapphire, emerald, alexandrite, and a selection of other gem varieties.
Gia also offers optional laser inscription with its reports included with the gia diamond dossier where the diamonds report number is inscribed on the diamonds girdle. A diamond certificate verifies each diamonds specifications, including its color grade, carat weight, clarity grade and cut grade. Renowned for diamonds and colored gemstones, we are equally trusted with the grading of pearls, exotic carvings, fine jewelry pieces and. These reports are issued by the gemological institute of america gia, which is among the most respected organizations in the diamond industry. At each step of a diamond s evaluation, a more senior staff member independently grades the stone.
Gia diamond grading report the gia set the standard for diamond grading and gemological identification, and their diamond grading system serves as the international gem and jewelry industrys benchmark. This information will include specifications such as measurements, carat weight, color, clarity, and internal characteristics of the diamond. Gemological institute of america author of gem reference. American gemological institute laboratories helps you asses and authenticate diamonds. Using this database and sophisticated analytical tools, gia can pinpoint a gems identity and, depending on. The diamond color grading method was accepted and has been widely used around the world since it was announced, and the gemological institute of america. Diamond grading reports generally contain the following. The society is based in las vegas, nevada, along with the. Sep 04, 2019 the international gemological institute igi has appointed avi levy president of its north american business, where he will be tasked with expanding the groups international identity. The decline is driven by changes in the two largest markets, the us and china. Jewelry services pacific gemological laboratory, inc. Online verification dgc diamond gemological certification.
I look forward to growing igis current relationships, as well. The most wellknown grading laboratories are the gemological institute of america gia and the american gem society ags and the international. Although i graduated from gia as a diamond grader, i never got the job. A diamond certificate aka diamond grading report contains specific information pertaining to a specific diamond. Idex online the international gemological institute igi has launched its diamond evaluation card the diamond id report. Colored gemstone identification while renowned for its diamond grading expertise, gia also receives a vast array of colored gemstones for identification.
The report also shows images of your diamond under five different lighting views. Gemological institute of america diamond grader interview. And now, gia report check is available for all gia reports, providing you with an additional level. Certificates produced by other egl labs around the world will have a different layout. A pdf version of the diamond quality document, the platinum diamond quality document, and the gold diamond quality report is available for.
Take a closer look at the inside of our business location same location since 1990. A gia diamond is a diamond certified by the gemological institute of america, the worlds foremost authority in independent thirdparty diamond certification. The society is based in las vegas, nevada, along with the affiliated american gem. Collection, which was on view at the american museum of natural history in new york from. Members are held to a high code of ethics with emphasis on consumer protection and education. Graduate gemologists of the gemological institute of america joined in 1975. The gia diamond grading report includes an assessment of the 4cs color, clarity, cut, and carat weight along with a plotted diagram of its clarity characteristics and a graphic representation of the diamonds proportions. Diamond reports gemological evaluation and grading. International gemological institute launches diamond id report. The gia gemological institute of america is the most respected laboratory in the industry and is the foremost authority in gemology. The american gem society ags is a nonprofit trade association of fine jewelry professionals dedicated to setting, maintaining and promoting the highest standards of ethical conduct and professional behavior through education, accreditation, recertification of its membership, gemological standards, and gemological research. Founded in 1931, gias mission is to protect all buyers and sellers of gemstones by setting and maintaining the standards used to evaluate gemstone quality. This reporting service provides a determination of the gemstones countryoforigin or provenance, in addition to the full identification and enhancement of the item. Online buying surged, while foot traffic in retail stores slowed.
Jun 06, 2007 the american gemological society ags laboratories has launched a new online service for customers seeking to verify the authenticity of the labs diamond grading reports. Gemological institute of america author of gem reference guide. North american gemological services gemworld international. A rare faceted vlasovite is encountered for the first time at the carlsbad laboratory. Anatomy of a diamond gemological institute of america 4cs. Learn to recognize the most common diamond features. North american gemological services location information p. Pdf color grading dtoz diamonds at the gia laboratory. Aig diamond report take a closer look at the inside of our business location same location since 1990. The international gemological institute igi has appointed avi levy president of its north american business, where he will be tasked with expanding the groups international identity.
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Inventions credited to gia include the jewellers loupe and microscope, the 4cs, the diamond grading report, and gia international diamond grading system including the cut grade for round brilliant diamonds. The american gem society ags is a trade association of retail jewelers, independent appraisers, suppliers, and selective industry members, which was founded in 1934 by robert m. Gia natural diamond grading report the results documented in this report refer only to the diamond described, and were obtained using the techniques and equipment available to gia at the time of examination. Color grading of colored diamonds in the gia gem trade laboratory. This report is also available in a more compact credit card size. Gia issues the diamond grading report for loose natural diamonds only, weighing 0. Learn about diamond certificates james allen education. Using this database and sophisticated analytical tools, gia can pinpoint a gems identity and, depending. Over the decades, the institute has created a database of information on more than 100,000 individual colored gemstones.
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