Comments on GIA Versus EGL Diamond Grading DifferencesTypePad2010-12-19T03:54:27ZDennyReinkehttps://diamonds.blogs.com/diamonds_update/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://diamonds.blogs.com/diamonds_update/2010/12/gia-versus-egl-diamond-grading-differences/comments/atom.xml/Adrian Peters commented on 'GIA Versus EGL Diamond Grading Differences'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83421e3fa53ef01a73dc8aea8970d2014-05-22T00:32:13Z2014-06-13T19:49:07ZAdrian PetersI am in the process of grading 7 stones with EGL Canada which were already graded by Saxon Kruss-Toronto The...<p>I am in the process of grading 7 stones with EGL Canada which were already graded by Saxon Kruss-Toronto The client requested an 2/" report. I am very curious of the final outcome. I will know May 27th 2014. I will try to follow up on this journey</p>Buying a Diamond commented on 'GIA Versus EGL Diamond Grading Differences'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83421e3fa53ef01a5117ef35c970c2014-03-07T21:54:49Z2014-03-11T15:41:52ZBuying a DiamondGreat post! Been reading about this a lot lately. Thanks for the info!<p>Great post! Been reading about this a lot lately. Thanks for the info!</p>Arpan R Shah commented on 'GIA Versus EGL Diamond Grading Differences'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83421e3fa53ef016766ccdcf0970b2012-05-26T05:50:48Z2012-07-29T23:48:54ZArpan R ShahHello Sir, I dont think so that igi & gia are much differ. as in rescent cases from last 3-6...<p>Hello Sir,<br />
I dont think so that igi & gia are much differ.<br />
as in rescent cases from last 3-6 months gia grading has been worst of all time.<br />
also it takes 30-45 working days for grading thats ridiculous.<br />
thiers not much difference in all grading institutes,exceptonal cases happens.</p>Chris Hughbanks commented on 'GIA Versus EGL Diamond Grading Differences'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83421e3fa53ef0168ea9c7209970c2012-04-23T21:52:54Z2012-04-23T21:52:54ZChris HughbanksI am the marketing director for Citadel Diamond Group. We have noticed in our sells that the majority request GIA,...<p>I am the marketing director for Citadel Diamond Group. We have noticed in our sells that the majority request GIA, not EGL. When talking to our jewelers, each one says that EGL allows too many imperfections. </p>certified diamond earrings commented on 'GIA Versus EGL Diamond Grading Differences'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83421e3fa53ef0168e9d63019970c2012-04-09T07:35:31Z2012-04-09T07:35:31Zcertified diamond earringsThis blog information is totally new for me. But overall is very interesting i like it.<p>This blog information is totally new for me. But overall is very interesting i like it.</p>antique engagement rings commented on 'GIA Versus EGL Diamond Grading Differences'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83421e3fa53ef01676496752c970b2012-04-03T11:18:46Z2012-04-03T11:18:46Zantique engagement ringsGreat blog..... gia's are the standard!<p>Great blog..... gia's are the standard!</p>Janine W. Nelson-Alfke commented on 'GIA Versus EGL Diamond Grading Differences'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83421e3fa53ef01630304b0ac970d2012-03-19T08:56:36Z2012-03-19T08:56:36ZJanine W. Nelson-AlfkeI am a Graduate Gemologist from none other than GIA. There really is no other school. GIA has always produced...<p>I am a Graduate Gemologist from none other than GIA. There really is no other school. GIA has always produced high quality graduates because they practice what they preach. Integrity is everything and once you lose it you cannot gain it back. </p>geytz commented on 'GIA Versus EGL Diamond Grading Differences'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83421e3fa53ef0168e836d93c970c2012-03-01T10:27:35Z2012-03-01T10:27:35ZgeytzWell said. People need to understand that it is a different grading altogether. You can read about it also here:...<p>Well said. People need to understand that it is a different grading altogether. You can read about it also here: <a href="http://www.peleddiamonds.com/articles/gia-gemological-institute-of-america.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.peleddiamonds.com/articles/gia-gemological-institute-of-america.aspx</a> </p>John Peter commented on 'GIA Versus EGL Diamond Grading Differences'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83421e3fa53ef015438d0e8ff970c2011-12-24T09:28:54Z2011-12-24T09:28:54ZJohn PeterExcellent Article about GIA certified Loose Diamonds.<p>Excellent Article about GIA certified Loose Diamonds.</p>Jewellers commented on 'GIA Versus EGL Diamond Grading Differences'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83421e3fa53ef0153935f4313970b2011-11-21T21:56:42Z2011-11-21T21:56:42ZJewellersWow, thought there would be a difference but 3 grades in colour and 3 relating to diamond cut is most...<p>Wow, thought there would be a difference but 3 grades in colour and 3 relating to diamond cut is most surprising. Suppose you pay for what you get. Stll think there is aknowledge gap amongst the general public, the view is a certificate is a certificate.</p>Diamond Jeweller commented on 'GIA Versus EGL Diamond Grading Differences'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83421e3fa53ef014e8bfc554a970d2011-10-03T08:58:57Z2011-10-03T08:58:57ZDiamond Jewellerhttp://www.colcort.co.ukGIA is rapidly emerging as the premier diamond grading lab and what is good is that it is internationally recognised...<p>GIA is rapidly emerging as the premier diamond grading lab and what is good is that it is internationally recognised too. It is also becoming an established brand in its own right too. It makes selling diamonds to customers easier as they can have more certainty about what they are buying. </p>Eddie R Runner commented on 'GIA Versus EGL Diamond Grading Differences'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83421e3fa53ef014e8a64b628970d2011-08-05T05:18:28Z2011-08-05T05:18:28ZEddie R RunnerThanks for sharing the post..I would also love to join a school of such type.<p>Thanks for sharing the post..I would also love to join a school of such type. </p>Sam commented on 'GIA Versus EGL Diamond Grading Differences'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83421e3fa53ef01539008430a970b2011-07-20T07:07:21Z2011-07-20T07:07:21ZSamThank you for the great article..I am happy because i am going there for a certificate course..I guess i will...<p>Thank you for the great article..I am happy because i am going there for a certificate course..I guess i will be trained well.</p>Ivy commented on 'GIA Versus EGL Diamond Grading Differences'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83421e3fa53ef01543286fca1970c2011-05-25T08:32:50Z2011-05-25T08:32:50ZIvyVery intersting. I love learning more about diamond jewelry.<p>Very intersting. I love learning more about diamond jewelry.</p>BuyingADiamond commented on 'GIA Versus EGL Diamond Grading Differences'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83421e3fa53ef015431efd749970c2011-04-25T13:57:21Z2011-04-25T13:57:21ZBuyingADiamondI just finished reading your post and have been wondering exactly how far all of the companies vary in their...<p>I just finished reading your post and have been wondering exactly how far all of the companies vary in their grading.</p>
<p>One question I have, did the original from the EGL and the new one he got for the GIA? Or are the numbers you using estimates from your experiences and knowledge?</p>
<p>I have looked and asked all over for somebody that can actually furnish reports from the GIA and EGL for the same diamond.</p>
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Denny's Reply</p>
<p>This was one diamond going to two different labs and you can see the results. We see this fairly often and the results are much the same in every situation. We even see diamonds listed in wholesaler's inventories where it is the same diamond but listed twice, once for each grading laboratory.</p>Mehboob commented on 'GIA Versus EGL Diamond Grading Differences'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83421e3fa53ef0147e3c04650970b2011-04-05T11:44:58Z2011-04-05T11:44:58ZMehboob thanks for great article<p>thanks for great article</p>LoganOne commented on 'GIA Versus EGL Diamond Grading Differences'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83421e3fa53ef014e60263cea970c2011-03-27T22:34:00Z2011-03-27T22:34:00ZLoganOneHallelujah! I keep seeing other people trying to justify the use of other labs. Why would you ever want a...<p>Hallelujah! I keep seeing other people trying to justify the use of other labs. Why would you ever want a diamond that is not GIA-certified? They have the strictest grading standards, they are the most reliable and trustworthy, and they invented the 4 C's in the first place! I would never buy a diamond that did not come with a GIA grading report. Not worth the risk!</p>Maxspriceguides commented on 'GIA Versus EGL Diamond Grading Differences'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83421e3fa53ef0147e2945315970b2011-02-15T00:34:13Z2012-02-27T19:37:00ZMaxspriceguideshttp://profile.typepad.com/maxspriceguidesDenny, Great article. You should post more often. At Max's Diamond Price Guide - diamondpriceinfo.com - we provide different suggested...<p>Denny,<br />
Great article. You should post more often. At Max's Diamond Price Guide - diamondpriceinfo.com - we provide different suggested retail prices for the In Store and the Internet markets, as well as different prices based on the Grading lab. With GIA grading much more than the majority of fine diamonds available for retail sale, it is clearly recognized as the leader and your customers will not go wrong taking your advice!</p>LoganOne commented on 'GIA Versus EGL Diamond Grading Differences'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83421e3fa53ef0148c72fc917970c2010-12-31T02:51:02Z2010-12-31T02:51:02ZLoganOneThank you for posting this! I am starting to shop for rings and have heard a lot of conflicting info...<p>Thank you for posting this! I am starting to shop for rings and have heard a lot of conflicting info about different labs, but the one thing I hear consistently again and again is that GIA has the strictest standards and is the most respected in the industry. So I guess my mind is made up--not buying a diamond unless it is GIA-certified. </p>Bernie commented on 'GIA Versus EGL Diamond Grading Differences'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83421e3fa53ef0147e0fd6559970b2010-12-24T17:31:12Z2010-12-24T17:31:12ZBernieWhat about AGS (http://americangemsociety.org) certificates? In my experience, and from things I've heard from other people, they can be even...<p>What about AGS (<a href="http://americangemsociety.org)" rel="nofollow">http://americangemsociety.org)</a> certificates? In my experience, and from things I've heard from other people, they can be even more strict than the GIA.</p>
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Denny's Reply<br />
We find the AGS tends to be off in color so they are generally priced less on the wholesale market than a GIA graded diamond with the same specifications on the grading report.</p>