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.
- 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.
For More Information...
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