Diamond certificates, more accurately known as DIAMOND GRADING REPORTS, are commonly provided with the purchase of a significant piece of diamond jewelry such as a diamond Engagement Ring (0.50 cts. or above) or a diamond "Three Stone Ring". These reports are prepared by independent, certified gemologists from laboratories around the world and can help calculate the specific characteristics of your diamond (color, cut, clarity and carat weight, for example).
I only recommend the most serious and strict ones, since this evaluation is very subjective. Laboratories: GIA , IGI, EGL.
What's Included in a Diamond Grading Report?
A diamond grading report will commonly include a plotted diagram of your diamond and significant characteristics, including the 4C's (cut, color, clarity and carat weight). The report will also describe the diamond's shape, exact measurements, proportions and depth percentages as well as grade the polish and symmetry. It should also comment on the characteristics like fluorescence, raining, and any imperfections in the diamond. Please note: a grading report does not always include an appraisal or any kind of statement of monetary worth of the diamond. Grading reports simply state the scientific facts of your diamond that can be evaluated by highly standardized criteria.
The best way to understand your diamond grading report is to schedule an appointment with your jeweler. This way, he can explain to you each portion of the certificate while visually examining your diamond with you. Grading a diamond is only partially scientific; a brief meeting with your jeweler can help you understand what the certificate really means.
Protecting Your DIAMOND
Your diamond holds a lifetime of dreams. So of course you'll want it to always radiate as brilliantly as the first day you slip it on. Fortunately, the task of caring for your diamond is quite simple.
Even though diamonds are the hardest natural substance known to man, a diamond will scratch another diamond. So it is important that jewelry not be stored together since it can be scratched or tangled. Also, diamond jewelry should never be worn while doing heavy work. Points are vulnerable to chipping and even everyday activity can loosen a setting. This is why it's important to visit a professional jeweler every six months to have your diamond's mountings and settings checked.
Spending guidelines:
Buying a diamond means investing in a piece of forever. A true miracle of nature dating from the beginning of time, each diamond purchase is special.
Every individual buying a diamond seeks out the best they can afford. Nature's variety means that you will always find a diamond to suit your taste, budget and occasion. If you're about to buy a diamond engagement ring , you may want to consider the often-quoted guideline of spending 1.67 month's salary. Example: months salary: USD$ 3'000 x 1.67 = USD$ 5'000.
You can rest assured that the diamond you buy will be a sound financial investment. Their rare qualities have been sought after for thousands of years. Their desirability and value remain undiminished today and will continue through the years to come.
