Diamond Certificate
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Diamond carat value based on carat weight is just one small part of
valuing a diamond. Getting a diamond certificate from an
organization that is independent of the jeweler is just a good
buying decision. These organizations have nothing to gain and will
provide unbiased and important information. Two respected sources
for these certificates are (AGS) American Gemological Society and
(GIA) Gemological Institute of America.
These organizations grade diamonds on many
variables including the four C's
(Cut-Color-Clarity-Carat weight). Diamonds, being a natural
substance contain many elements. Each diamond is unique, and has
it's own specific factors to consider. This is what makes grading
challenging and gives certification such value.
Pay what your diamond is actually worth
Diamond value is determined by a grading system
that takes into account many factors
including the 4
C's. Diamond certificates or grading reports from respected
independent organizations will assure that you are getting a stone
at it's true value, so you are not paying more than it is actually
worth.
Protecting Your
Investment
Diamonds, while not the same kind of investment
as stocks and bonds, are nevertheless an investment. Securing a
certificate assigns proper value to this investment that you would
not have without it. Having documentation will make your diamond
easier to sell if you should decide to do so in the future.
Another factor to consider is loss. If you have
a diamond certificate, and experience loss you are better prepared
to deal with the insurance company and recover your investment.
Increased Security during
Cleanings and Repairs
Often people are hesitant to take their jewelry
into the jeweler's when they require repair services or cleaning.
They may feel unsure that they will know for sure that the diamond
that is returned to them is the same one they took in. Diamonds do
need to visit the jeweler periodically for cleaning, and to assure
that the setting is secure.
Though it is very rare that a jeweler will
intentionally switch diamonds, it could happen. Having a
diamond certificate can
add a large degree of comfort at such times. They are much like
fingerprints stored in a database, and contain enough
information on the diamond to match the diamond with the
certificate and the owner.
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