Gia certification

[babs23r]

How can you tell if a GIA certificate is the real thing. I just read where a person was scammed with a fake certificate.

 

[mdmc]

I would say go to a reputable dealer.

 

[marcy]

You can also check the certificate on the GIA website. You need the certificate number and exact carat weight.

 

[Doc_1]

Here is the link:

http://www.gia.edu/reportcheck/

 

[SB621]

You can also check the certificate on the GIA website. You need the certificate number and exact carat weight.

You have already gotten great advise by checking with GIA. But in addition you should buy from a reputable vendor and someone with a GOOD RETURN policey should everything not check out! I actaully don't mind buying diamonds that aren't GIA certified as long as there is a good return policey so I can have everything checked out.

 

[babs23r]

Thanks for the info! You guys are great!

 

[CharmyPoo]

Challenge is that people are using copies of real GIA certificates and passing them off for other diamonds. Best to check the basics and then verify with an appraisers. I would check on my own weight, measurements and inclusion plots.