Hi Everyone,
I''ve been going through the site for the last day or so and I am hoping some of you can help me as you have helped others.
I''ve recently begun seriously researching and shopping for a diamond for my girlfriend. I pretty much understand the "C''s" but my question is on the grading institutes. I know that GIA is basically the gold standard for grading. However, how does EGL compare as of now? I''ve read that in the past they were not as strict as GIA but are moving closer to it. Can EGL certified diamonds be trusted or should I try to stay strictly with a GIA stone?
Anything you can offer would be appreciated, and I know I will be asking other questions once I receive some responses to this one.
I''ve been going through the site for the last day or so and I am hoping some of you can help me as you have helped others.
I''ve recently begun seriously researching and shopping for a diamond for my girlfriend. I pretty much understand the "C''s" but my question is on the grading institutes. I know that GIA is basically the gold standard for grading. However, how does EGL compare as of now? I''ve read that in the past they were not as strict as GIA but are moving closer to it. Can EGL certified diamonds be trusted or should I try to stay strictly with a GIA stone?
Anything you can offer would be appreciated, and I know I will be asking other questions once I receive some responses to this one.