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When you buy diamonds, never forget to get the diamond grading report that accompanies your expensive diamond. If you are not a jeweler, the contents of the report is incomprehensible.

The report includes a color grading scale using the following letters of the alphabet and the corresponding descriptions:

• Letters D, E, and F – means colorless.
• Letters G, H, and I – means very little color.
• Letters  J, K, and L – means slight yellow color.
• Letters P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, and X-means darker shade of yellow.
• Letter Z-  means fancy color – other than white or yellow.

Among the color grading scale, the expensive type is grade D while the least expensive is graded as X  but diamonds which get a Z rating are considered the rarest and most expensive diamonds in the world.

Other aspects included in the diamond grading report can be confusing. You should talk to a jeweler you trust, and have them explain everything on the diamond grading report to you.

Another name for diamond certificate is Diamond Grading Report. Issued by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), this report is given when you purchase a diamond. The color, cut, carat, weight, and clarity of the diamond can be verified through a diamond certificate.

The diamond certificate has advantages on your part. If you have one when you purchased your diamond, you’ll have better chances of a better price later on when you sell your diamonds. It will be your basis when a buyer would like to know the real quality of the diamond they want to purchase from you. Diamond cutting industries also use this certificate as their guide. In short, the certificate will help you to get your money’s worth and to avoid overpaying for it. If you will resell it, then you won’t be undercharging your buyer.

After buying a diamond, the copy of the certificate must be given to your insurance company for your diamond insurance. An additional cost will be charged for a diamond certificate, but it’s minimal compared to the benefits it can do to you. Only GIA has the authority to issue diamond certificates.  Always expect to pay extra cost when buying an expensive diamond.