FAQ

General

What are GIA, AGS, and IGI diamond certificates?

A Gemological Institute of America (GIA), American Gem Society (AGS), or International Gemological Institute (IGI) diamond certificate assures the value and quality of your diamond.

GIA, AGS, and IGI are the gold standard in diamond grading. Their reports detail key characteristics of each diamond.

What are the "4Cs"?

The Four Cs - Carat, Color, Clarity and Cut are the industry grade standards from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Every diamond is specifically graded on these features.

What does "Cut" mean?

A diamond's cut determines how effectively it returns light to the viewer's eye. A well-cut diamond appears brilliant and fiery, while poorly cut stones look dark and lifeless.

Well-cut diamonds often appear larger than stones of the same carat weight.

What does the term "Eye-Clean" mean?

"Eye-Clean" is a term used to describe a diamond that is clean to an unaided eye in a face-up position from a distance of 8 to 10 inches.

Diamonds of VS2 or higher in quality will usually be eye-clean. Diamonds of SI1, SI2, and I1 need to be visually inspected to determine whether any inclusions are visible from the top.