What is the difference between GIA, AGS and EGL?
The GIA is generally accepted as being of the laboratories that will apply more stringent criteria when grading stones, whereas the AGS and EGL may not, although the AGS is highly regarded on grading of round diamonds. On the whole however, the GIA is generally accepted as setting the highest standards in diamond grading. At Alexa Rose we mostly prefer to sell GIA certified diamonds in keeping with our own internal standards of selling the best possible diamonds and jewelry to our clients. You may find that a stone graded by the GIA will be graded lower than that same stone is graded by the EGL, because of the fact that the GIA uses stricter grading measures.
The GIA (Gemological Institute of America) is generally accepted as being the laboratory that will apply the most stringent criteria when grading stones. At C Sterling Jewelers, we mostly prefer to sell GIA certified diamonds in keeping with our own standards of selling the best possible diamonds and jewelry to our clients. We still will work with AGS (America Gem Society) and EGL (European Gemological Laboratory) as well for certification, upon request.
