What is a D.G. in the jewelry business

[bwall]

I''m new to all this, but have found a ton of good info here to help me make a purchase. I was wondering what a D.G. behind a persons name on a business card or in the jewelry business means. Does this designate the persons is a certified GIA or some other type of stone grader? I bought a diamond and was told it was GIA certified, but all i received upon picking it up the other day was an appraisal stating the quality and grading of the stone. I did not receive a GIA certificate. The ring came from a reputable dealer. Is this an issue any thoughts.

Thanks
B

 

[Richard Sherwood]

Hi B. If you were told the diamond was "GIA certified" then you are entitled to a GIA report from either their NY lab or Santa Monica lab.

It is a big deal. The report guarantees the grading accuracy of the diamond as well as increases the liquidity and value of it.

As far as "D.G." goes, I would suspect that means "Diamond Graduate", which might possibly be a graduate of the GIA diamond course. Then again, maybe not. The fact that they didn''t use GIA in the designation might indicate it''s just an in-store designation, or designation from some other kind of course.

I''ve seen jewelers call a stone "GIA certified" when it was just graded by a GIA trained diamond grader or graduate gemologist. This is an incorrect designation. The only diamonds legitimately referred to as "GIA certified" would be those submitted to one of the two GIA labs.

 

[Modified Brilliant]

Date: 5/21/2009 12:53:41 PM
Author: Richard Sherwood
Hi B. If you were told the diamond was ''GIA certified'' then you are entitled to a GIA report from either their NY lab or Santa Monica lab.

It is a big deal. The report guarantees the grading accuracy of the diamond as well as increases the liquidity and value of it.

As far as ''D.G.'' goes, I would suspect that means ''Diamond Graduate'', which might possibly be a graduate of the GIA diamond course. Then again, maybe not. The fact that they didn''t use GIA in the designation might indicate it''s just an in-store designation, or designation from some other kind of course.

I''ve seen jewelers call a stone ''GIA certified'' when it was just graded by a GIA trained diamond grader or graduate gemologist. This is an incorrect designation. The only diamonds legitimately referred to as ''GIA certified'' would be those submitted to one of the two GIA labs.

Carlsbad.....but we are old enough to remember Santa Monica, right Rich? Seems like yesterday

www.metrojewelryappraisers.com

 

[Richard Sherwood]

Ahhh, those were the days, eh Jeff?

Long hair, free love, flower power...

 

[oldminer]

GG is a Good Guesser. DG is a Dynamite Guesser. I''m Guessing Rich has given you the best information.