There are many gemstone certifying bodies across the world, let us compare two of the most prominent ones.
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IGI certification determines the quality and authenticity of a gemstone or jewelry piece, encompassing the various treatments it’s gone through.
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GIA certification includes visual inspection, gemological testing and analysis of a gemstone’s physical & chemical properties.
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GIA’s reports focus on the 4Cs, whereas IGI’s reports provide an analysis of a jewel, including details of its fluorescence, polish and symmetry grades.
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Both the prominent organizations use a similar methodology based on the 4Cs for grading diamonds.
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GIA is generally considered a more prestigious and established institution, but relying on any of them is a matter of personal preference.
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All of our natural diamonds and lab created diamonds are certified by GIA and IGI. So, you can boldly shop for gemstones from GemsNY without any hesitation.