Diamond Certificates: Why They Matter

Buying anything that features a diamond requires you to be informed about your purchase. The first thing that you might learn about is the four Cs: cut, clarity, color, and carat. These factors help you to determine the quality of a diamond and find the right one.

Another equally important factor is the diamond certificates. This certificate verifies the authenticity of your diamond and provides valuable information about it, including the four C’s. While diamond jewelers are able to provide you with this information as you’re searching for the perfect piece, a diamond certificate can help you later on if you decide to exchange the diamond for a different one.

What Is a Diamond Certificate?

A diamond certificate will provide you with key information about a diamond, including the four Cs. The certificate is issued by the gemological lab that the diamond originates from and helps you to verify your purchase. Not all diamonds come with certificates, but it's helpful to have one. 

You can get diamond certification from many different gemological labs, each of which has its own standards for diamonds. Some of them can be stricter than others when grading diamonds, which is why it is helpful to have the diamond certificate to authenticate the jewel. 

For example, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) tends to be stricter than others, so in that case it makes sense to compare diamonds certified by the same lab to avoid 

Why Should You Have a Diamond Certificate?

Buying a diamond with a diamond certificate offers you several advantages. When a diamond has a certificate, it has been scientifically assessed to check the four Cs and has been graded by an unbiased laboratory. 

Special equipment such as high-powered microscopes is used to look closely at each diamond and measure them accurately to create a balanced report. What the report or certificate contains will depend on the lab.

The certification also proves where your diamond has come from, showing if it's natural or man-made. Certification also allows both buyers and sellers to compare different diamonds against each other.

Diamond Certificate Language Explained

You'll find a few different terms being used on diamond certificates. Firstly, there are the 4Cs, which are:

• Color - the color of the diamond, the clearer the better
• Clarity - whether there are any blemishes or inclusions
• Cut - how a diamond is cut and how it interacts with light
• Carat - the weight of the diamond

Other information that you might see on the certificate include the date that the diamond was graded, a report number, the shape and cutting style, and the diamond’s measurements.

What to Consider When Getting a Diamond Certified

If you want to get a diamond certified, there are some factors to consider before you do it. One thing to think about is the lab that certifies the diamond. Consistency is important for grading diamonds, ensuring you can compare different diamonds that are graded by the same lab.

Diamond certificates help you to make sure you're buying a quality diamond. They can also help you to sell that diamond later if you decide to.

Other Options

Recently there has been a trend of people shying away from natural diamonds, and more and more people are gravitating towards lab-grown diamonds. Many jewelry companies, such as David’s House of Diamonds, now sell lab-grown diamonds. This oftentimes comes with the caveat that once bought, lab-grown diamonds cannot be returned or upgraded to a different diamond in the future.

If you are looking to find quality diamond jewelry, look no further than David’s House of Diamonds. We specialize in creating pieces that will last a lifetime, and a selection of diamonds that are sure to be a show-stopper.