Diamond certification
A Diamond Grading Report issued by an Independent Gemological Laboratory, tells you that the Diamond has been examined by experienced Diamond Graders, using various gemological instruments, and contains the characteristics as stated in the Certificate.
The reason it is important to have a Diamond evaluated by an independent Laboratory is that minute, invisible to the naked-eye, characteristics of a Diamond can have a major influence on the price. Therefore, if not for a great deal of scrutiny on the part of the buyer, it is easy to mistake and purchase a Diamond of lower value, believing it to be of higher value.
Here at World Diamond bourse we understand the importance of the Diamond certificate, not only is it your guarantee as to the exact specifications of your stones, it also enables you to make direct comparisons between like for like stones, and by price and quality. Thereby ensureing that you get the best value for your money.
We prodominantly stock GIA (Gemalogical Institute of America) Certificated Diamonds but also HRD (Hoge Raad voor Diamant) and IGI (International Gemological Institute) Certificated Diamonds.
GIA (The Gemelogical Institute of America)
www.gia.edu An independent non-profit organization, the GIA is renowned for its impartial service as one of the world's foremost authority in gemmology. The Institute's history of groundbreaking scientific research, education, and gemmological laboratory services reads as a virtual chronicle of the industry's own growth and sophistication.
The GIA has a dedicated team of over 800 professionals and it’s Diamond Grading Reports are world renowned for their knowledge, integrity and authority. The GIA has combined the principles of research, education, and service to help gem and jewellery professionals around the globe use science and product knowledge to sustain the public's trust.
HRD (Hoge Raad voor Diamant )
www.hrd.be HRD (Hoge Raad voor Diamant) The Diamond High Council (HRD), a non-profit organisation, is the official representative of the Belgium diamond industry. It was founded in 1973 in order to co-ordinate and optimise all activities on behalf of the diamond business in general.
The HRD groups the four Belgian diamond bourses, the Federation of Belgian diamond bourses, trade organisations and trade unions and acts as their spokesman.
The Diamond High Council is the officially recognised representative organisation of the Belgian diamond business.
IGI (International Gemological Institute)
www.igiworldwide.com Established in Antwerp, New York, Mumbai, Bangkok, Tokyo, Toronto, Los Angeles, Dubai, Tel Aviv, Cavalese and Seoul, IGI is the world's largest independent gem certification and appraisal institute and is renowned for its quality services, extensive experience and know-how.
IGI, the oldest institute of its kind in Antwerp, was founded in 1975 and along with its sister laboratory in New York, is one of the leading gemological institutions worldwide.