| EGL Diamond Certification is done by the | | | | Table Percentage |
| European Gemological Laboratory. | | | | Girdle Thickness |
| The price of diamonds is very much dependent | | | | Culet Size |
| on having a proper certification of that diamond. | | | | Polish |
| A Certification is an assurance of quality. A | | | | Symmetry |
| diamond certification is a detailed diamond quality | | | | Clarity Grade |
| report issued by an accredited independent | | | | Color Grade |
| gemological laboratory. The most recognized | | | | Fluorescence |
| gemological laboratories that provide certified | | | | Comments about Diamond |
| diamond quality reports to the diamond and | | | | Plot of Internal and External Inclusions |
| jewelry industry are listed below. | | | | With the EGL certification, the EGL also issues a |
| G.I.A. - Gemological Institute Of America | | | | condensed report on a diamond known as a |
| A.G.S. - American Gem Society | | | | consultation. The difference between the |
| E.G.L. - European Gemological Laboratory | | | | consultation and the certification is that it does not |
| I.G.I. - International Gemological Institute | | | | have depth percentage, table percentage, polish |
| Certifications verses appraisals: It is vital to | | | | and symmetry or fluorescence grades. And only |
| understand that appraisals are not the same as | | | | documents the carat weight, color grade, clarity |
| certifications and often not as accurate as a | | | | grade and plotting diagram. This is a quick short |
| certified diamond quality report performed by an | | | | analysis useful when purchasing bulk diamonds. |
| independent gemological laboratory. Such a report | | | | EGL Certified Diamonds wholesale at as much as |
| is based on a mechanical and technical examination | | | | 20% less than similar clarity & color AGS or |
| of the diamond using verified test and electronic | | | | GIA certified Diamonds. This seems to indicate |
| equipment . Appraisals are done individually by an | | | | the diamond industry's perception that the EGL |
| appraiser and are only as accurate as the skill, | | | | certification does not quote equal the same |
| knowledge and training of the appraiser. | | | | standards of accuracy and reliability as say, the |
| A Certified Diamond Reports should provide the | | | | AGS or GIA certifications. This price variation can |
| following information: | | | | be utilized to find a diamond price below its actual |
| Shape | | | | quality but, for the most part, an owner of a |
| Measurements | | | | diamond will recognize the true characteristics and |
| Weight | | | | quality of the diamond and price it accordingly. |
| Depth Percentage | | | | |