A diamond grading report contains important facts, but buying a diamond still involves visual judgment. A GIA-trained diamond professional can help you understand the report,
Read MoreCategory: Diamond Certification
Understand diamond grading reports, GIA diamond certification, diamond clarity, cut, color, and carat weight with educational articles from N.J. Diamonds in Dearborn, Michigan.
What a GIA Diamond Grading Report Does—and Does Not—Tell You
A GIA diamond grading report is an independent description of a diamond at the time it was examined. It gives buyers a consistent set of
Read MoreDiamond Clarity Explained: Inclusions, Grades, and Value
Diamond clarity describes internal and surface characteristics that a trained grader evaluates under controlled conditions. Most diamonds have some of these features. The clarity grade
Read MoreHow to Compare Diamonds Fairly Before You Buy
Two diamonds with the same carat weight, color grade, and clarity grade can still look different and have different values. A fair comparison requires more
Read More
How to Read a GIA Diamond Grading Report
A GIA diamond grading report describes a loose diamond’s measurable characteristics and quality grades. Knowing how to read each section helps you compare diamonds more
Read More
Buying a GIA-Graded Diamond in Dearborn: What to Check
When shoppers say “GIA-certified diamond,” they usually mean a diamond accompanied by a GIA grading report. GIA evaluates and documents the diamond’s characteristics; it does
Read More
Why the Diamond Grading Laboratory Matters
A diamond grading report describes the stone examined by a laboratory. It can document carat weight, measurements, color, clarity, cut information, fluorescence, treatments, and identifying
Read More