What is the GIA?

The GIA (Gemological Institute of America) is the leading diamond grading laboratory in the world and the laboratory responsible for creating the global standard against which all diamonds and gemstones are graded and priced. The GIA prides itself on grading diamonds in favour of the consumer and not the producer or retailer of diamonds. This means that you can rest assured that your GIA certified diamond has been independently graded to the highest possible standard. In addition, each GIA certified diamond is laser inscribed with its unique certification number and these certificates are available directly to consumers over the Internet at
www.gia.edu.