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What are the advantages of buying a certified diamond and what is the best certification to get?
I’ve been researching diamonds for engagement rings, and I keep seeing different certifications. What certifications should I be looking for, and what are the advantages of buying a certified diamond?
A certified diamond is supposed to match the qualities on it's papers. The only really good certifications in the US are EGL (European) and GIA (American). A second-class choice is IGI. If you see nearly any diamond that is smaller than a carat and "certified" then it is likely one of those knock-offs. There are many others of course that issue papers (think crummy mall store) but are not very quality, just like the CKC will register dogs from a photo. A certified diamond will also come with a "map" showing the inclusions in the stone, which if you are worried in that a bad jeweler has stolen your stone you can compare it to the map and see. It also is easier to sell/trade your diamond if it is certified because the quality is easy to know.
A certification will make a stone a bit more expensive generally, but you can be sure that it is not misrepresented to you (as long as it is from the ones I told you were good). I recommend going to a small family jeweler for the best price and quality on diamonds. When I worked at a family jeweler our profit margin on diamonds was 30%, with a lower markup on the better quality diamonds to keep them affordable. The mall stores have more than 100% markup-- any store that does a 50-75% off sale regularly logically is ripping you off.
How to Choose Diamonds : Buying a Certified Diamond
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292 ct E SI2 CERTIFIED ROUND DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING |  |
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US $6,999.00 | 25m |
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$6910 PRINCESS CERTIFIED DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 18K G | |
0 Bid | US $1,271.79 | 40m |
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080 Cts SI2 Diamond Round Brilliant Cut CERTIFIED | |
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US $3,757.77 | 2h 9m |
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193 ct E VS2 CERTIFIED ROUND DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING | |
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US $5,399.00 | 2h 52m |
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Natural 025 Ct Certified Blue Diamond Wholesale Lot | 0 Bid | US $34.32 | 3h 59m |
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CERTIFIED 025 CT WHITE DIAMOND LOT | 0 Bid | US $34.32 | 3h 59m |
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050 Ct CERTIFIED Natural White Blue Diamonds Lot | 0 Bid | US $60.07 | 4h 3m |
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Certified 010 Ct Natural RBC Blue Diamond Solitaire | 0 Bid | US $34.32 | 4h 7m |
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LEO DIAMOND ROUND SOLITAIRE RING IGI CERTIFIED 3 4 CT | |
0 Bid | US $1,650.00 | 4h 17m |
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EGL USA Certified Diamond I Color VS 113 carats | |
0 Bid | US $4,200.00 | 4h 46m |
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46 princess cut certified diamond engagement ring set | |
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US $1,000.00 | 5h 7m |
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101 CT F SI1 CERTIFIED NATURAL ROUND CUT LOOSE DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $3,520.00 | 5h 12m |
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CERTIFIED FANCY COCKTAIL 15CT DIAMOND RING 14KW GOLD | |
0 Bid | US $1,107.00 | 5h 16m |
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15 ct G VS2 Natural Certified Princess Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $4,290.00 | 5h 30m |
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105 ct E SI2 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $1,820.00 | 5h 42m |
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151 CARAT E SI2 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $4,845.00 | 5h 50m |
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153 CT E SI1 CERTIFIED NATURAL PRINCESS LOOSE DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $3,495.00 | 5h 57m |
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155 ct G VS2 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $4,960.00 | 6h 10m |
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403 CT I VS2 CERTIFIED NATURAL ROUND CUT LOOSE DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $46,900.00 | 6h 28m |
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102 ct F SI2 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $1,410.00 | 6h 30m |
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IGI Certified 107CT SI1 H Diamond White Gold Rings | |
0 Bid | US $1,679.00 | 6h 35m |
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236CTS CERTIFIED UNTREATED CUSHION CUT NATURAL DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $1,499.00 | 6h 36m |
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100CT PRINCESS DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING CERTIFIED $6250 | |
0 Bid | US $786.00 | 6h 37m |
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077 CT I SI2 CERTIFIED NATURAL ROUND CUT LOOSE DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $819.00 | 6h 42m |
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CERTIFIED FASHION NEW 17CT DIAMOND RING IN 14K W GOLD | |
0 Bid | US $1,185.00 | 6h 44m |
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201 ct G SI1 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $7,960.00 | 6h 50m |
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Certified Natural 050 Ct White Diamond Wholesale Lot | 13 Bids | US $32.21 | 6h 50m |
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101 CT F VVS2 CERTIFIED NATURAL PRINCESS LOOSE DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $5,130.00 | 6h 57m |
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1 3 k CERTIFIED DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING MARQUISE CUT | |
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US $300.00 | 7h 2m |
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CERTIFIED QUALITY FANCY TWO TONE 030CT DIAMOND RING | |
0 Bid | US $360.00 | 7h 8m |
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137 ct E SI2 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $2,575.00 | 7h 10m |
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206CT X 2 K VS1 CERTIFIED NATURAL RADIANT CUT DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $13,900.00 | 7h 12m |
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206 ct E SI2 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $6,170.00 | 7h 30m |
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103 CT D SI2 CERTIFIED NATURAL ROUND CUT LOOSE DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $2,800.00 | 7h 42m |
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150ct Certified Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Gold | |
0 Bid | US $1,999.00 | 7h 49m |
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175 TCW 14k Diamond Engagement Ring D SI Certified | |
0 Bid | US $2,799.00 | 7h 53m |
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077 CT D SI2 CERTIFIED NATURAL ROUND CUT LOOSE DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $2,170.00 | 7h 57m |
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10 CT 14k Certified Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet E VS | |
0 Bid | US $7,499.00 | 7h 58m |
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112 ct E SI1 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $2,215.00 | 7h 58m |
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11 CT 14k Certified Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet E VS | |
0 Bid | US $8,599.00 | 7h 58m |
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051 CT CERTIFIED SI ROUND CUT BLUE LOOSE DIAMOND 1697 | |
0 Bid | US $204.00 | 8h 1m |
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210 TCW 14k Diamond Engagement Ring G SI2 Certified | |
0 Bid | US $2,299.00 | 8h 8m |
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306 ct H SI2 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $8,615.00 | 8h 10m |
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225ct 14k Gold Certified Diamond Engagement Ring | |
0 Bid | US $3,499.00 | 8h 10m |
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225ct Round Certified Diamond Engagement Ring Gold | |
0 Bid | US $3,399.00 | 8h 12m |
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071 CT F VS2 CERTIFIED NATURAL ROUND CUT LOOSE DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $1,290.00 | 8h 27m |
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151 CT F SI2 CERTIFIED NATURAL ROUND CUT LOOSE DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $3,990.00 | 8h 43m |
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EGL EGS CERTIFIED 203 FANCY DARK BROWN HEART DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $465.00 | 8h 47m |
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060 CT CERTIFIED SI ROUND CUT BLUE LOOSE DIAMOND 1704 | |
0 Bid | US $258.00 | 9h 2m |
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12ct H SI1 ROUND CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT CERTIFIED RING | |
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US $2,580.00 | 9h 7m |
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CERTIFIED 230CT PINK TOPAZ DIAMOND PENDANT 14KT GOLD | |
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US $159.00 | 9h 50m |
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076 CT CERTIFIED SI ROUND CUT BLUE LOOSE DIAMOND 1711 | |
0 Bid | US $433.00 | 10h 1m |
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100 CT CERTIFIED PRINCESS DIAMOND EARRINGS STUDS GOLD | 0 Bid | US $2,897.35 | 10h 9m |
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CERTIFIED 100 CT ROUND NATURAL LOOSE DIAMOND SOLITAIRE | 0 Bid | US $1,309.16 | 10h 9m |
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CERTIFIED 229CT SAPPHIRE DIAMOND RING 14KT W GOLD | |
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US $179.00 | 10h 10m |
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CERTIFIED 1 2 CARAT NATURAL DIAMOND EARRINGS STUDS GOLD | |
0 Bid | US $424.98 | 10h 14m |
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CERTIFIED 035CT DIAMOND WEDDING RING BAND 14K W GOLD | |
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US $169.00 | 10h 29m |
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CERTIFIED 293CT BLUE TOPAZ DIAMOND EARRINGS 14K GOLD | |
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US $209.00 | 10h 49m |
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CERTIFIED FANCY COCKTAIL DIAMOND RING 14K SOLID W GOLD | |
0 Bid | US $1,501.00 | 10h 51m |
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071 CT CERTIFIED SI ROUND CUT BLUE LOOSE DIAMOND 1718 | |
0 Bid | US $383.00 | 11h 5m |
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CERTIFIED 153CT BLUE SAPPHIRE DIAMOND RING 14KT GOLD | |
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US $229.00 | 11h 9m |
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044 ct E VVS1 Natural Certified Princess Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $1,597.15 | 11h 16m |
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103 ct H SI1 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $1,496.00 | 11h 28m |
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CERTIFIED 152CT SAPPHIRE DIAMOND PENDANT 14KT Y GOLD | |
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US $199.00 | 11h 29m |
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CERTIFIED 277CT RUBY DIAMOND RING 14KT YELLOW GOLD | |
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US $189.00 | 11h 49m |
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066 CT CERTIFIED ROUND CUT WHITE LOOSE DIAMOND L70 | 0 Bid | US $57.73 | 11h 57m |
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105 ct H SI2 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $1,317.50 | 11h 58m |
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092 CT CERTIFIED SI ROUND CUT BLUE LOOSE DIAMOND 1725 | |
0 Bid | US $520.00 | 12h 1m |
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CERTIFIED 040CT DIAMOND STUDS EARRINGS 14KT GOLD | |
5 Bids | US $26.00 | 12h 9m |
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USGL Certified 20ct Tanzanite Diamond Ring 14kt Gold | |
0 Bid | US $1,275.00 | 12h 9m |
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USGL Certified 175ct Black Diamond Mens Ring 14kt Gold | |
0 Bid | US $1,595.00 | 12h 10m |
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043 ct E VS1 Natural Certified Princess Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $1,401.65 | 12h 10m |
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0775 Cts Diamond Round Brilliant Cut CERTIFIED | |
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US $3,350.00 | 12h 19m |
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128 ct F SI2 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $2,176.00 | 12h 22m |
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101 ct H SI2 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $1,317.50 | 12h 22m |
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0465 Cts SI2 Diamond Round Brilliant Cut CERTIFIED | |
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US $3,250.00 | 12h 24m |
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Modern Princess Diamond Engagement Ring Certified 105 | |
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US $3,800.00 | 12h 27m |
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124 ct I SI2 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $1,606.50 | 12h 28m |
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098 ct G SI2 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $1,496.00 | 12h 28m |
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105 ct J SI1 Natural Certified Round Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $1,589.50 | 12h 34m |
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160CT NEW CERTIFIED SOLITAIRE DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING | |
0 Bid | US $2,871.00 | 13h 40m |
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ACA Certified 214ct Emerald Diamond Ring 14K Gold $910 | |
0 Bid | US $297.00 | 14h 18m |
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101 CT CERTIFIED ROUND CUT WHITE LOOSE DIAMOND 1592 | |
0 Bid | US $122.00 | 14h 19m |
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079 CT CERTIFIED ROUND CUT WHITE LOOSE DIAMOND N55 | 0 Bid | US $122.12 | 14h 25m |
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075 CT G SI PRINCESS CERTIFIED DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING | |
0 Bid | US $999.00 | 14h 41m |
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220 Carats Diamond Engagement ring UGL Certified | |
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US $5,500.00 | 14h 44m |
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EGL EGS CERTIFIED 101 M SI2 ROUND LOOSE DIAMOND BEAUTY | |
0 Bid | US $470.00 | 14h 48m |
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102 CT CERTIFIED ROUND CUT YELLOW LOOSE DIAMOND 1613 | |
0 Bid | US $88.00 | 14h 49m |
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3 CARAT PRINCESS CUT CERTIFIED DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING | |
0 Bid | US $6,480.00 | 14h 50m |
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EGL EGS CERTIFIED 159 K ROUND LOOSE DIAMOND BEAUTY | |
0 Bid | US $850.00 | 14h 54m |
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068 CT CERTIFIED ROUND CUT WHITE LOOSE DIAMOND N69 | 0 Bid | US $74.90 | 15h 7m |
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060 CT E VS ROUND CERTIFIED DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING | |
0 Bid | US $899.00 | 15h 10m |
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GIA CERTIFIED ROUND BRILLIANT DIAMOND H SI2 102CTS BIN | |
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US $3,550.00 | 15h 24m |
