Is there anything wrong with an IGI inscription on the diamond?

[Christy42]

Is there anything wrong with an IGI inscription on the diamond? I also heard that IGI diamonds are the "bottom of the barrel". Is that true?

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

IGI is likely the largest grading lab in the world by quantity of diamonds.
Different labs may have different standards - but the diamond is the diamond.
On the lower left of the home page is a survey article about EGL, AGS and GIA - we found that most of the urban myths are myths indeed.

You will find IGI diamonds are priced a little lower if you do a search - and if you send a stone to an appraiser - it is likely it will be as good or very often a better buy.

 

[Christy42]

Thank you. That helps. Is the inscription desirable?

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Of course - it can be used to identify it if it is stolen or lost