A certified diamond is a diamond that was classified, tested and examined by an independent team of fully trained gemologists who then issue a certificate of the diamond to diamond.

A diamond certificate is a project of a loose diamond that has been certified.

A diamond certificate can also be called a diamond grading report or diamond dossier. The diamond certificate documents the diamond exact measurements and weight, as well as the details of its cut and quality. He just watches all the individual characteristics of the stone, inclusions and flaws.

When shopping for loose diamonds it is extremely important that you buy a certified diamond. You can compare one certified diamond with a specific weight and quality with other certified diamonds of similar weight and quality to determine which certified loose diamond has the best value.

A diamond certificate allows you to make an informed choice when buying loose diamonds.

A certified diamond provides consumers with the confidence, security and increases comfort levels while making a decision on which loose diamond to purchase. Before you buy a loose diamond, you should expect to review a copy of its diamond certificate, because that is their only guarantee of quality and value of the diamond. Diamond help provide certificates of consumer confidence.

A diamond certificate documents the characteristics of the diamonds quality, color, cut, clarity and carat weight of the diamond are verified by an independent company with no conflicts of interest between buyer and seller.

The true test to evaluate a diamond is to see him in person and comparing it with other diamonds. Nothing beats seeing a diamond in person to determine if a diamond is "good" for your eyes or not. Enhancement of diamond is a very personal thing and different people will prefer different things about different diamonds. At the end of the day all the numbers and photos in the world means nothing if you do not like the diamond in person.

Many jewelers and diamond dealers will use terms like Hearts and Arrows, Ideal, Excellent, Russian Cut, Belgium Cut, Fine Make and others to describe their diamonds, with the intention of portraying them as 'better' than others. Be wary of accepting these terms as is. They are especially dangerous when assigned to diamonds by the jeweler or diamond dealer themselves without support from independent third parties.

There are many different diamond grading laboratories available to the public buyer of diamonds. Some of the best known classification laboratories are: GIA (Gemological Institute of America), DCLA (Diamond Certification Laboratory of Australia), AGS (American Gemological Society), HRD (Hoge Raad Voor Diamant; Diamond High Council), EGL (European Gemological Institute) and the IGI (International Gemological Institute).

Each of these diamond grading laboratories has their own criteria and method of grading loose diamonds, but they all operate within a set high standards for the classification of the attributes of a diamond and dimensions. Be aware that the rating of each laboratory has its own methods, each grading laboratory also has its own expense guides for preparing a certificate and grading laboratories differ in their patterns and degree of accuracy.

It is important to bear in mind the fact that not all laboratories diamond grading are respected or as stringent in its class as the others. Diamond grading laboratories should always be independent of any diamond retailers or wholesalers, to avoid any conflict of interest or prejudice. Diamond certificates are only of value when they are issued by an independent laboratory accredited diamond grading. Always make sure to identify the source of the certificate or report for grading diamonds. If you have not heard of the laboratory, it could well be associated in any way with the store, jeweler or diamond wholesaler itself, and so they have a strong interest in facilitating the sale.

Before buying a diamond that priority should always come first, insist on a diamond grading certificate from an independent laboratory accredited to support any added claims about a diamond.