IGI Lab Grown Diamond Certification

All our Diamonds come with Certification.

IGI certification stands as a testament to the quality of diamonds graded by the International Gemological Institute (IGI), an esteemed independent body dedicated to establishing diamond standards. Through a meticulous process encompassing various tests, IGI evaluates crucial aspects like carat weight, cut, color, and clarity, commonly known as the 4 Cs. Additional features like fluorescence and treatments are also meticulously noted. The culmination of these assessments is captured in an IGI Report, documenting the diamond's attributes, measurements, and the date of evaluation.

Certification plays a pivotal role, not only elucidating the quality traits of your gem but also affirming its authenticity. As part of the certification protocol, our lab diamonds receive laser inscriptions bearing a unique identifier corresponding to the certification number. This means that upon closer examination, you can always verify that the diamond in your possession matches the one certified.

History of Diamond

Long ago, deep within the Earth's depths, carbon atoms fused tightly amid intense heat and immense pressure, giving rise to the planet's toughest natural substance: the diamond.

Diamonds emerged onto the Earth's surface through volcanic eruptions, carried upwards within molten rock. Approximately 2000 years ago, man unearthed the first diamonds in India. Even today, mirroring their timeless allure, diamonds remain among the most cherished and coveted treasures.

Types of Diamond

Natural Diamonds:
Deep within the Earth, under extreme conditions of heat and pressure, natural diamonds are created. Renowned for their exceptional hardness, natural diamonds are the hardest naturally occurring material on Earth, coveted for their rarity and beauty.

Lab Diamonds:
Lab diamonds share identical optical, and physical properties with natural diamonds, giving them indistinguishable appearances and characteristics. The difference between them lies solely in how they are made; while natural diamonds originate from geological processes within the Earth, lab diamonds are made by skilled professionals using specialized equipment. 

4 C's of Diamonds

The best place to begin to understand how to appreciate a diamond is by understanding the 4 C's: cut, color, clarity, and carat. The 4 C's act as a universal scale to describe and determine the quality of diamonds.

1) CUT

Fair
Good
Very Good
Ideal
Super Ideal

Cut is the proportion and arrangement of facets that determine a diamond's brilliance, sparkle, and fire. 

2) COLOR

D would be absolutely colorless or icy white. The highest color grade—extremely rare and most expensive.

J - Most color
I
H
G
F
E
D - Colorless

(Diamonds outside the range of D-J are considered 'fancy colored')

3) CLARITY

Clarity references the absence of internal inclusions and surface blemishes on a diamond. The scale ranges from Slightly Included to Flawless. 

For example:
SI2 = Slightly Included 2
Inclusions are visible under 10x magnification and may be visible with an unaided eye.

SI2 - Slightly Included 2
SI1
VS2
VS1
VVS2
VVS1
IF
FL - Flawless

4) CARAT

Carat is a measurement unit that describes a diamond's weight, not its size. One carat is roughly the weight of a paperclip.

DIAMOND SHAPE

Round
Oval
Emerald
Cushion
Pear
Radiant
Princess
Marquise
Asscher
Heart