Will my diamond be Certified?
Our natural diamonds are always graded by GIA. When selecting your own lab-grown diamonds, these are all certified IGI.
It is important when buying a diamond that it comes certificated by an independent certification board who will have tested, graded and certified your diamond through their specialist examination processes.
Your certification report is recognised proof of the 4 C’s of your diamond’s: Cut, Clarity, Colour and Carat weight as well as attributes like measurements and inscription information.
A diamond certificate means that all elements of the diamond you have purchased have been examined and rigorously tested by an unbiased and professional examination to authenticate the diamond’s attributes.
For natural diamonds, certification will always be provided by GIA for certain sizes (see below)
| Round Brilliant Cut | All Other Shapes |
| > 0.25ct G VS2+ = GIA | ≥ 0.30ct All Specifications = GIA |
| ≤ 0.25ct G/H SI1/SI2 = Uncertified | ≤ 0.29ct All Specifications = Uncertified |
For lab-grown diamonds, certification will be provided mainly by IGI for certain sizes (see below)
| All Shapes |
| ≥ 0.30ct All Specifications = GIA |
| ≤ 0.29ct All Specifications = Uncertified |
For example, if you purchase a multi stone eternity ring where each stone is small, you will not receive a diamond certificate. This is standard across the industry, as diamonds of this size are never certified individually.
Please note, that from 1st January 2023, GIA will be moving some certified diamonds to their digital dossier platform. Instead of a physical report, some graded diamonds will be provided with a QR code. The digital reports can then be accessed by scanning the QR code or by entering the inscription number into GIA’s online report check. This digital move will make the diamond industry even more sustainable as well as removing the risk of lost certificates.
All items that carry a certification report are flagged as such on the product page. If your GIA diamond qualifies for a physical certificate, it will be included with your ring on delivery, if not, then a printed copy will be provided so you can access its digital dossier.