Gemological Institute of America was created in 1931.
International Gemological Institute was created in 1975.
The three most reputable and widely used certiciates are: GIA (Gemological Institute of America), EGL (European Gemological Laboratory) and HRD (Hoge Raad Voor Diamant).
Please contact the Gemological Institute of America, as below, or the European Gemological Laboratory, also below -- whichever is most convenient for you -- to get the answer you seek.
Working for America Institute was created in 1958.
The Culinary Institute of America was created in 1946.
Braille Institute of America was created in 1919.
Archaeological Institute of America was created in 1879.
Accredited Gemological Institute
Accredited Gemological Institute
Diamond serial numbers are typically registered with the gemological laboratories that grade and certify the diamonds, such as the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or the International Gemological Institute (IGI). These laboratories assign unique serial numbers to diamonds, which are then laser-inscribed on the diamond's girdle. This registration helps ensure the authenticity and traceability of the diamond, allowing buyers to verify its characteristics and certification details.
Accredited Gemological Institute
A GIA diamond is a diamond which has been removed from its mounting, evaluated and graded by the Gemological Institute of America. Diamonds are graded according to the following standards:CaratColorClarityCut GradePolish & SymmetryFluorescenceLaser Inscription