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Diamond Education
- Diamond 4 C's
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- Diamond Buying Mistakes
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- Lab Diamond Buying Guide
- 10 Most FAQ - Diamonds
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- Popular Diamond Cuts
- Price of a 2 Carat Diamond
- Top FAQ - Lab Diamonds
- What Is the Average Diamond Size in Engagement Rings?
- Diamond Carat
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- IF Diamonds
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- Diamond Inclusions Guide
- Flawless vs Internally Flawless
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- VS2 vs VS1: Diamond Clarity Comparison
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- Which Diamond Cut Is Best?
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- Elongated Cushion Cut Diamonds
- Diamond Certification
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Engagement Ring Education
- How To Buy Engagement Rings
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- Cost of a One Carat Diamond
- How To Buy A Lab Diamond Ring
- How to Buy An Engagement Ring In a Time Crunch
- How to Choose An Engagement Ring
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- Engagement Rings For Second Marriage
- Best Time to Buy An Engagement Ring
- How to Buy An Engagement Ring As a Couple
- Everything You Need to Know About Dainty Engagement Rings
- Future Mother In Law's Guide to Engagement Ring Shopping
- Engagement Ring Financing
- Why You Need an Engagement Ring Appraisal
- Best Round Cut Engagement Rings
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- Top Teardrop Engagement Rings
- Best Asscher Cut Engagement Rings
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- 1 Carat Diamond Ring
- Top Princess Cut Halo Engagement Rings
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- Top Oval Three Stone Engagement Rings
- Top Floating Diamond Engagement Rings
- Top Cushion Cut Three Stone Engagement Rings
- Top Princess Cut Three Stone Engagement Rings
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- Types of Accent Diamonds
- Everything You Need to Know Before Setting Diamonds
- Engagement Ring Prong Guide
- All About Ring Resizing
- Identifying Your Ring After A Repair
- Everything You Need to Know About Milgrain
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- Eternity Rings vs Infinity Rings
- When To Propose
- What Are Baguette Diamond Engagement Rings
- What to Say When You Propose
- What Are the Groom's Parents Responsible For?
Gemstone Education
Jewelry Education
- Jewelry Buying Guide
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- Diamond: 10th Anniversary Gifts
- Ruby: 40th Anniversary Gemstone & Jewelry
- Sapphire: 5th Anniversary Gemstone & Jewelry
- Top 10 Sapphire Earrings
- Emerald: 20th Anniversary Gemstone & Jewelry
- Top 10 Push Presents
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Metal Education

Certified Diamonds
Certified Diamonds are diamonds that have been graded by a reputable gem laboratory. They are graded based on their “4 C” attributes. These attributes include cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. In order to ensure that you are getting a high-quality stone, it’s always recommended to purchase certified diamonds. Certified diamonds all have a diamond certificate, a document that describes in detail all of the most important features of the stone. A certified diamond will always have a third-party verification of their quality. This verification comes from trained gemologists who know the ins and outs of a diamond and are trained to assign it accurate grades.

Issuing Diamond Grading Reports
Diamonds are certified by grading labs. These organizations must be engaged in scientific research. Diamond vendors (or individuals) then pay these labs to provide diamond certificates. Here are some of the most well-known and reputable labs:
- GIA: Gemological Institute of America
- AGS: American Gem Society
- EGL: European Gemological Laboratory
- IGI: International Gemological Institute
- DIAMOND GRADING REPORT - This report assesses the full 4 C’s (cut, clarity, color, and carat weight). It comes with a plotted clarity diamond. This report is best for loose, D-Z color diamonds only. The diamond’s weight should be 0.15 carats or more.
- DIAMOND DOSSIER - Again, this is a full 4 C's assessment. This report comes with a GIA report number laser inscription. It is for loose, D-Z color diamonds only. The diamonds should weigh 0.15-1.99 carats.
- DIAMOND eREPORT - This report is also a full 4 C's assessment, but it comes with a face-up diamond image. Again, it is for loose D-Z color diamonds. The diamond carat weight should be between 0.15-2.99 carats.
- DIAMOND FOCUS ™ REPORT - Their final report choice is an online report only. It comes with a full 4 C's assessment and a GIA report number laser inscription. This report is for select loose diamonds that are under the weight of 0.40 carats.
- DIAMOND GRADING REPORT - This report grades the diamond 4 C’s (cut, carat weight, color, and clarity). As well as the polish, symmetry, and fluorescence.
- HEARTS AND ARROWS REPORT - Like the Diamond Grading Report, this is a detailed assessment of the 4 C's. This report is only for diamonds that are precisely cut so that their facet reflections look like hearts from the pavilion side, and arrows from the crown side.
- COLORED DIAMONDS REPORT - This report is also a 4 C's assessment, but it is focused on natural, lab, and simulant fancy colored diamonds. Identification for colored diamonds is extremely complex, so only experienced IGI graduate gemologists can grade these.
- LABORATORY GROWN DIAMOND REPORT - Their final diamond report choice is the same as their (Natural) Diamond Grading Report. It comes with a IGI laser inscription of their identification number and the words "lab grown", and note of origin. This report is for "man made," "created," or "lab grown" diamonds.
- Certified diamonds have a higher value than non-certified diamonds, especially in terms of resale and upgrading purposes.
- Certified diamonds have a much simpler comparison process. This is because it’s significantly easier to compare diamonds that have been certified based on the 4 C’s than it is to rely on visual inspection.
- Consumers can shop with online retailers with confidence, instead of skepticism.
- Significant savings can come from choosing certified diamonds, especially when bought from online retailers instead of in a jewelry store.
Every single one of these labs will grade the diamond’s cut, clarity, color, and carat weight.
Difference between a Diamond Certificate and a Diamond Appraisal
Diamond certificates and diamond appraisals are two terms that are commonly confused with each other. Even though some retailers might try to use a diamond appraisal instead of a diamond certificate, it’s not the same thing and there’s a huge difference between the two. A diamond appraisal is a document that simply puts a monetary value on a diamond, or on an entire piece of jewelry. It’s most often used to figure out how much is a good amount to pay for the stone’s insurance.
On the other hand, a diamond certificate doesn’t value the stone in terms of how much it’s worth. The purpose of this report is to document all of the key qualities and characteristics of the diamond. The certificate doesn’t give an opinion on how much the diamond should cost, it simply grades the diamond based on its color, clarity, cut, and carat weight.
The Best Diamond Grading Labs
The G.I.A. (Gemological Institute of America) is the world’s greatest authority on diamonds, gemstones, and even pearls. They are a nonprofit institute. The GIA has the highest standards for diamonds and education, and they are arguably the leading source of knowledge for all gems and jewelry. When you choose to get a diamond certificate from them, they have four different diamond grading reports that you can pick from. These include:
I.G.I. (International Gemological Institute) is the world’s largest independent gemstone grading organization. They assess diamonds, colored stones, and pearls too. They are the largest organization of its kind, holding authority on 18 laboratory locations around the world. Other than grading, they also have 14 schools of gemology to empower professionals through diverse scholastic programs. When you choose to get a diamond certificate from them, they have four different diamond grading reports that you can pick from. These include:
At With Clarity we offer IGI certificates only for our lab grown diamonds.
Benefits of Certified Diamonds
When you purchase a certified diamond, you know that they have been verified for their quality. You will actually be purchasing a diamond based on its characteristics and attributes, instead of just trusting the sales pitch of the retailer with no actual proof. Diamond certificates provide an accurate representation to the consumer of what the diamond will look like in real life. Here are some additional benefits of certified diamonds:
Overall, diamond certification is a very important factor to consider when purchasing a diamond. If you buy a non-certified diamond, you have to trust what the seller is pitching, which can be biased and not the truth. However, if the diamond is certified by a reputable grading lab such as the G.I.A., you know the quality and characteristics of the diamond right away. It helps you make an informed and logical decision when choosing and buying a natural diamond. Comparing several GIA diamonds will also allow you to compare different diamonds based on the same characteristics. Overall, buying a certified diamond will give you peace of mind and satisfaction in your purchasing decision. Shop our collection of loose diamonds or pair a certified diamond with an engagement ring.
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