| Diamonds may be forever, but not all are created | | | | diamond is genuine and whether or not any color |
| equal - and a diamond appraisal by a qualified specialist | | | | variation is natural or the result of artificial chemical |
| can be invaluable in determining whether yours are | | | | processes, a diamond appraisal can give you specific |
| indeed rare gems or little more than glorified lumps of | | | | information about your stones, such as: |
| coal. | | | | - Whether or not the quality of the diamond reflects |
| Diamond Appraisal vs. Gemological Analysis | | | | the grading document |
| It is important to understand the difference between a | | | | - If the grading document has sufficient data |
| diamond appraisal and a gemologist's analysis. | | | | - If the gem has been cut correctly |
| Although both are important in determining the quality | | | | The latter is especially important. Even if a diamond is |
| and value of your diamonds, a diamond appraisal and | | | | genuine and flawless when it comes out of the ground, |
| a lab certificate are two entirely different | | | | cutting the gem improperly means shards of nearly |
| things.certified "Loose diamonds" have been | | | | worthless carbon. At best, certified loose diamonds |
| scientifically examined and analyzed by professional | | | | that have been improperly cut will be worth |
| gemologists in a state-of-the-art laboratory. This is | | | | substantially less than those which have been cut be |
| important, because industrial science now has the | | | | trained craftsmen. While less-than-perfect stones can |
| means to produce artificial diamonds that are nearly | | | | be made into discount wholesale gemstone jewelry |
| indistinguishable from the real thing. Now, if appearance | | | | readily enough, they are not investment quality. |
| is all that is important to you, artificial diamonds are just | | | | Avoiding Potential Conflicts |
| fine for crafting attractive wholesale gemstone | | | | The diamond trade is controlled worldwide by a |
| jewelry. However, if you are looking at diamonds as an | | | | relative few institutions, partially because they are |
| investment that will appreciate in value, there's no | | | | found in so few remote parts of the world. Because |
| substitute for the real thing. | | | | there is so much money at stake, confidence games |
| Reputable diamond wholesalers will provide a | | | | and "rip-offs" are common, and there are many |
| certificate from an independent gemology lab when | | | | opportunities for conflict of interest. |
| you purchase loose certified loose diamonds. This | | | | It is vital that both your gemologist's report and your |
| brings us to the other side of the equation, which is | | | | diamond appraisal be done by separate, independent |
| diamond appraisal. | | | | labs that have no connection to the diamond |
| Why a Diamond Appraisal is Important | | | | wholesalers from whom you plan to make your |
| While a gemologist's analysis can tell you if your | | | | purchase. |