GIA Diamond Dossier
A Diamond Dossier®, issued by the Gemmological Institute of America (GIA), presents a report of the characteristics of your diamond that is signed by the most respected experts in the industry. The Diamond Dossier is a special report issued for diamonds weighing less than 1 carat.
GIA Diamond Dossier®
The GIA set the standard for diamond grading and gemmological identification, and their grading system serves as the international gem and jewellery industry's benchmark credentials.
This dossier describes the following:
Laser Inscription Registry – Each diamond with a GIA Diamond Dossier is laser inscribed with the report number.
Shape and Cutting Style – Description of diamond shape and cutting style.
Measurement – Diamond dimensions.
Weight – Weight of diamond listed to the nearest hundredth of a carat.
Depth – Depth (for round diamonds) and/or width (for fancy shapes) relative to diameter.
Table – Table facet (for round diamonds) and/or width (for fancy shapes) relative to diameter.
Girdle – Range of girdle thickness.
Culet – Appearance of culet facet.
Finish – Grades of polish and symmetry.
Clarity – Clarity grade determined under 10x magnification.
Colour – Grade of colour.
Fluorescence – Colour, and strength of colour when diamond is viewed under UV light.
Comments – Description of additional diamond characteristics not mentioned in the report.
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Learn about our appraisals and other grading reports that accompany diamonds and fine jewellery from Blue Nile.
- GIA Diamond Grading Report
- GIA Diamond Dossier®
- GemEx Diamond Light Performance Certificate
- Blue Nile Appraisal