Why are grading and certification so important in acquiring colored diamonds?
Colored Diamond grading and certification are important aspects for any important diamond purchase. We highly recommend GIA Laboratory Reports as they are full recognized around the world and are required by most buyers when you decide to sell your diamond. Any diamonds acquired through the international marketplace must meet three requirements: A.) The diamond is a natural colored diamond, not irradiated or enhanced in any fashion. B.) The specifications of the color and the color modifiers are described on the Laboratory Report. An internationally recognized Gem Trade Laboratory grades C.) The diamond under these criteria. Internationally recognized Gem Trade Laboratories possess the most advanced equipment available to determine whether or not a diamond has been altered in any way, making it impossible for an irradiated diamond to pass through the certification and grading process. Furthermore, equipment for measuring color saturation has risen to the level where it is possible to d
