In order to fully appreciate the value of a diamond when one is not a professional, it is necessary to dispose of certain pieces of information that can be found in the certificate.

It goes without saying that a certificate is only valuable if it is recognised within the profession. The following certificates have an excellent reputation in Europe, in the United States, and in France for the last one:

The HRD and IGI laboratories offer the possibility of delivering “sealed” certificates (diamonds sealed in a transparent polyester box). The GIA laboratory delivers diamonds enclosed in a paper parcel: a micro laser inscription is placed on the girdle of the diamond with its certificate number and the logo of the GIA laboratory.

Beware of the EGL certificate: European Gemmological Laboratory. Many diamonds certified EGL are offered at low prices: bare in mind that you have to compare what is comparable… we can’t compare apples to oranges. Ask for the price for the same quality in IGI certificate, HRD certificate or GIA certificate.

All our high quality diamonds, usually starting with 0,30 carats diamonds, are delivered with a numbered certificate, and can be delivered sealed (*) in a plastic container by the laboratory.

(*) The certificate maintains its importance even if the seal has been opened. A competent jeweller can easily establish the link. Most professionals even prefer the certificate to be open in order to examine the stone more freely and to be able to appreciate its “life”.