Diamond Grading Reports or Certification

A diamond grading report or certification is a complete and detailed explanation of a diamond's key characteristics. The key characteristics are as follows: cut, weight and dimensions. Many loose diamonds are certified by an laboratory independent of the jeweler so that purchasers can view an unbiased opinion of the diamonds unique characteristics and furthermore feel confident that their diamond is indeed of the quality represented to the buyer. A certified diamond's quality is guaranteed by the laboratory, and is obviously more valuable than an uncertified diamond. At Jones & Son we offer the highest standard and Little Rock’s Largest Selection of independently certified diamonds.

Loose diamonds from Jones & Son are graded by either the GIA (Gemological Institute of America), the AGSL (American Gemological Society Laboratories), or GCAL. the world's most respected of all the gemological laboratories. These institutions are world renown for their consistency, quality reports, and highest ethical standards.

A diamond that is certified by the GIA or AGSL is evaluated by an on staff expert team of GIA, Graduate Gemologists who completely examine the diamond from all aspects, angles, and characteristics. Each item is graded and evaluated one at a time in order to give you the customer the facts about the following: clarity, cut, color, carat weight, fluorescence and other vital characteristics.

At Jones & Son, The Best is All we Have to Offer, and that is true for our diamond certificates we only sell GIA, AGSL, or GCAL certificates. Below is a sample diamond grading report from the Gemological Institute of America, the world’s foremost authority in gemology. Most diamonds that you find at Jones & Son are accompanied wit ha GIA Diamond Grading Report.

The diamond grading report is an independent evaluation not an appraisal but at Jones & Son all purchases will be accompanied with a full and complete appraisal for you to be able to receive jewelry insurance in order to protect your investment.

                     

                             Above is a Sample GIA Diamond Grading Report

When you comparison shop for diamonds always ask to see the diamond grading certificate because usually the quality diamonds come with a quality report and it is an added value that doesn’t cost you any more money.

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