GIA Certification Question

[orange_horse]

I am interested in a diamond that is EGL certified. Is that something to worry about? If I wanted to make GIA certification a condition of the sale, how long does the process take? I want to gauge how reasonable this request is. Just wondering. Thanks.

 

[JohnQuixote]

Hello Orange Steed

Short answers: EGL-USA has proven reliable of late (be sure it is the USA division). Certifying a stone with GIA costs in the neighborhood of $200.

Longer answer: Here is a link to a diamond grading lab survey conducted by Leonid and Garry Holloway. Very pertinent information which could give you a better feel for EGL-USA as they relate to GIA and AGS.

Best wishes,

 

[Brian Knox]

Is that something to worry about?


Not necessarily, since everyone loves car analogies let me use this one:

Kia's are very highly rated in customer satisfaction but the market at this point still values them less than Mercedes.

If I wanted to make GIA certification a condition of the sale, how long does the process take?

Three to six weeks


I want to gauge how reasonable this request is.


I did it once for a customer on a EGL (foreign) diamond rated F/SI-2 by EGL,
GIA rated the diamond G/I-1.

I did it because I knew the customer would purchase their diamond from me, they did, just not this diamond.

Specifically to your question, IMO, most jewelers would balk at this.

If the jeweler declines the GIA report idea, maybe you could propose getting an independent appraisal.

 

[moremoremore]

yes! I wouldn't send it for a GIA, I would have an indep appraisal...

 

[denverappraiser]

Orange,

The jeweler is likely to object to this request. The time and expense are tops on the list of reasons. If you insist on GIA paper to accompany your stone, choose a stone that has already got the report. Most jewelers will have a selection of GIA graded stones that you can choose from.

Neil Beaty, GG ISA
Independent Appraisals in Denver