Enhance the value of your gemstone, get it certified today!

Is your gemstone authentic?

Planning to buy a gemstone? Ever wonder if it’s an authentic gem stone? Well, here’s all you need to know on who, where, when and more about gemstone certification.

If you’re a first time buyer learn to understand terms like “manmade gemstones”, which refers to gemstones made of glass that has no high value.

What is gemstone certification?

It is a certificate given by gemologist to prove the authenticity of a gemstone. Whether the stone is a lab created or a real gemstone. The gemstone certificate thoroughly evaluates the weight, color, marks and the clarity grade of the gemstone.

Once you receive certification for your gemstone you receive a paper called a certified stone. This mentions how it is graded, the origin and the uniqueness of the stone.

No gemstone is created equally, certification helps to give your unique stone a value. Getting your gemstone certified helps appraising, reselling and insurance for the buyers.

When do you need a gemstone certification?

Need to sell your gemstone? This certificate proves that you are reputable. Makes transaction with your prospective buyer much faster. This way they would never hesitate when purchasing your stone.

Who conducts gemstone certification?

A gemologist who is certified and well accredited can do gemstone certification in gemstone laboratories. They perform a series of test studies to come up with a final judgment. There are many companies that offer gemstone certification. Here are a few companies that provides gemstone certification.

Gubelin Laboratories

Gemologist Institute of America (GIA)

Swiss Gemological Institute (SSEF)

GemResearch Swisslab (GRS)

GAAJ Lab

Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences (AIGS)

The Gem & Jewelry Institute of Thailand

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Lotus Gemology

What are the different kinds of gemstone certification?

• Brief Reports

Inexpensive and shows the basic details about the gemstone like, type of stone, weight, size, shape, clarity, & color. This report does not show the treatments of the stone. But they will include heating treatments only for Sapphires and Ruby gemstones. This report is the size of a credit card in a plastic cover.

• Brief Report with Photo

Similar to the brief report but contains a picture of the stone being certified. These reports are available at BGL, AIGS laboratories. They have restrictions as to what type of stones to evaluate like quartz which they do not evaluate.

• Standard Reports

The most convenient report with a sealed envelope that contains the gemstone inside the report. With a plastic cover on the back to see the gemstone. This contains information about the size, color, measurement, and cut of the gemstone that is to be tested and also a comment section.  Treatments done are usually noted below the report.

• Full Gemstone Report

A comprehensive report containing information about the type of stone, description, size, shape, weight, color, clarity, proportion, finish grade, refractive index, specific gravity, variety & trade name, any treatments, and a photo of the gemstone. It’s a card form printed on original paper providing the signature of the gemologist. Anything you want to know about your stone well, it’s in here.

Prices and time taken for certification

Prices may vary according to the type of report you want and may be priced from $35 up to $200. Time taken to get your gemstone certified may vary depending your choice of gemstone laboratory and where you’re from, if in a different country like Asia or America it may take from 15 days to one month. But normally, you can expect to get your gemstone certified in 2 to 15 days.

Don’t hesitate to get your gemstone certified! Give a value for your gemstone. Its best for you and for your buyer’s protection. There are many recognized gemstone laboratories with the latest equipment and the most accredited gemologists that can certify the authenticity and value of your gemstone.