After lurking around here, talking to a jeweler, and checking out the study that was done on this site, I am well aware of the less strict grading that tends to come with an EGL report. According to the study, EGL ususally grades one color easier, but is fairly consistent in clarity compared to GIA. When searching diamonds, even if I bump the color and clarity rating up, the EGL diamonds are cheaper than the GIA diamond (at the lower rating).
Assuming even measurements, are the EGL stones, as described above, a better deal? Am I missing something? Are you paying a premium for the reputation of GIA (or AGS)?
Assuming even measurements, are the EGL stones, as described above, a better deal? Am I missing something? Are you paying a premium for the reputation of GIA (or AGS)?