How reputable is GSI??

[jessie1213]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows anything about GSI. Is it a reputable lab? How stringent and consistent are they with their grading? Would you say that GSI is comparable to EGL?? Thanks!!

 

[slg47]

the problem with these labs is that they are inconsistent. for accurate, reliable grading I would stick with GIA or AGS.

 

[Dancing Fire]

never heard of GSI they must be another Micky Mouse grading lab...

 

[centralsquare]

I haven't heard of them either. Seems the rule is that, if it isn't GIA or AGS....be careful.

 

[Gypsy]

Crap.

 

[CedarRapids]

I went into a national chain jewelry store once to look for an e-ring.

Salesperson (SP): "The ones in this cabinet are certified."

Me: "Certified by whom? GIA?"

SP: "Who are they? We actually have three people grade the diamond."

Me: "Who are they?"

SP: "There are three labs that do the testing and they come together to agree on the grading."

I look at certification card she puts on the counter and read "GSI" and "Dallas, Toronto, Mumbai."
I drift off and begin to wonder if they get together in the geographical middle and where that might be.

SP: "So, this is a 1 carat right here."

I confirm that that is what was written on the card. It also said I1 for clarity. I was a little impressed that it didn't say SI1 instead.

 

[jessie1213]

thanks guys! i will stay away from GSI.

 

[Amys Bling]

Never heard of them.