Where to get GIA and AGS certs?

[dinosaur]

Hello
Just a quick question from an amateur.
To get a GIA or AGS cert, do the diamonds actually have to go to these labs? Can GIA / AGS trained people certify diamonds to GIA/ AGS standards at independant labs?
Thanks,
Dino

 

[Dancing Fire]

Date: 6/19/2009 12:18:03 AM
Author:dinosaur
Hello
Just a quick question from an amateur.
To get a GIA or AGS cert, do the diamonds actually have to go to these labs? Can GIA / AGS trained people certify diamonds to GIA/ AGS standards at independant labs?
Thanks,
Dino

yes ! no other way.

 

[stone-cold11]

ditto, no other way.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 6/19/2009 12:18:03 AM
Author:dinosaur
Hello
Just a quick question from an amateur.
To get a GIA or AGS cert, do the diamonds actually have to go to these labs? Can GIA / AGS trained people certify diamonds to GIA/ AGS standards at independant labs?
Thanks,
Dino

Hi Dino,

The answer is yes.

 

[dinosaur]

Thank you for your replies.
Dino