A grading report does more than clarify the stone’s genuineness, it fully describes the stone and evaluate all the critical factors impacting quality, beauty, and value. Grading reports can be very a good choice for a variety of reasons. The information they contain can provide confirmation of the “facts” as represented by the seller and enable one to create a safer decision when purchasing a diamond. Another, important function of reports is to verify the identity of a specific diamond at some future time, if, for example, it has been out of one’s ownership for any reason. For insurance purposes, the information provided on the report will help ensure replacement of a lost or thieved diamond with one that is really compatible quality.
Reports are not required for every diamond, and many beautiful diamonds used in jewelry are traded without them. But when considering diamond shape the purchase of a very fine diamond weighting one carat or more, we strongly recommend that the diamond be with a report, even if it means having a diamond taken off its setting (no reputable lab will issue a written report on a mounted diamond), and then reset to zero. If you are considering a diamond that lacks a written report, it is straightforward for your jeweler to obtain one. Or, now that GIA is giving diamond grading reports to the public, you may submit a diamond at GIA yourself.
Do not rely on the report alone
The availability and widespread use of diamond grading reports can, when properly understood, enable even those without professional skills to make valid comparisons between several rocks, and thus make more informed buying decisions. Reports can be an important tool to help you understand differences impacting price. But we must caution you not to let them restrict what you like or really want. Remember, some diamonds are very beautiful even though they don’t adhere to establish standards. In the final analysis, use your own eyes and have yourself how you like the stone.
A buyer who was trying to decide between several diamonds. Her husband wanted to buy her the stone with the best report, but she preferred another stone which, according to what was on the reports, was not of the same quality. They decide contrary to the best diamond and bought this made her most memorable. The biggest thing is that they knew exactly what these were buying, and paid an appropriate price for that specific combination of quality factors. In other words, they made an informed choice. The reports gave them assurance for the facts, and greater confidence that they knew what these were really comparing.
Improper use of reports can lead to costly mistakes
As important s diamond grading reports can be, they can also be abused and lead to invalid a conclusion and costly mistakes. The key to being able to rely on a diamond report, and having confidence in your decision, lies in finding out how to see it properly. For example, when trying to decide between two diamonds accompanied by diamond grading reports, buyers all too often make a decision by comparing just two factors assessed on the reports, color and clarity, and think they have made a sound decision.