Should a diamond come with some kind of certification?

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I've noticed that some sites selling engagement rings offer GIA certification on the diamond and some don't. Should you generally only buy diamonds with a grading report and what risks do you run if you don't? Would you buy a diamond from a place that didn't offer certification of any kind?

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Usually it's for the benefit of an insurance company so they know how much to pay out in the event of a loss.

Anyone can claim they own a carat diamond ring, but it's the certificate that verifies proof of actual ownership

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@mm25075,

Makes sense. I've also been reading that you need a grading report to verify your diamond's stats...four Cs, proportions, etc. I've heard of a few labs, but GIA seems to be the most reputable. Would you say that's true?

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diamonds should come with an explanation of why they're worth the money your paying for them

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@gutterball,

gutterball wrote:

Makes sense. I've also been reading that you need a grading report to verify your diamond's stats...four Cs, proportions, etc. I've heard of a few labs, but GIA seems to be the most reputable. Would you say that's true?

I guess I don't see why this is so important. I mean, isn't the question at the end of the day: do you like the way it looks?

With diamonds I never worry about the resale value, because anything that you buy, walk out the store, and see an instant 30-50% drop in value, isn't an investment or something you should consider reselling in the future.

Cycloptichorn

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@Cycloptichorn,

I don't care about the resale value. I care more about being able to get it insured at the right value and being sure I got what I paid for and that it hasn't been artificially enhanced in any way. That's why I'd want it to be graded as accurately as possible by a reputable lab. That's my basic understanding of why you get a grading report.

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@gutterball,

gutterball wrote:

I've noticed that some sites selling engagement rings offer GIA certification on the diamond and some don't. Should you generally only buy diamonds with a grading report and what risks do you run if you don't? Would you buy a diamond from a place that didn't offer certification of any kind?

I would not buy a diamond that is expensive unless it was certified because you run the risk of paying way too much for the diamond. Then I would get an independent appraisal for insurance purposes. Robert Shipley and others started AGS and he founded GIA.

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@TTH,

TTH: This is good idea never buy anything online without certification. and diamonds need GIA certification for diamonds quality.

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