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Gemological Institute of America

"Established in 1931 and is the worlds most foremost authority on diamonds, coloured stones and pearls"

The purpose of GIA is to protect all purchasers of gemstones, by providing education, laboratory services, research and instruments needed to accurately determine gemstone quality.

As a non-profit organisation GIA has built up the trust of the public in gemstones by upholding the highest standard in integrity and certifcating most diamonds around the world. The GIA were also responsible for creating the 4Gs which is the GIA International Diamond Grading System used to evaluate diamonds.

Diamonds provided by us, other than 0.25 carat comes with a GIA certficate. The 0.25 carat diamonds will be provided with a certificate from IGI (International Gemology Institute).

gia_certificate_thumbMake sure your diamonds are certificated

When investors take delivery of their diamond, Midas ensures all appropriate certifications
by recognised independent Laboratories are provided.

The two leading and commonly used laboratories are:

•   GIA New York (Gemological Institute of America)
•   IGI

 

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