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GIA certified diamonds set the standard in the gemological industry. While they are not necessarily more valuable than other diamonds they have been thoroughly authenticated versus non-certified dimaonds that have unknown backgrounds. The Gemologcial Institute of America is bowed down to by all others in the diamond industry.
The GIA is a non-profit research and educational institution which has a guiding mission of upholding integrity in the diamond industry. All GIA certified diamonds come with a diamond grading report that tells you more than you probably ever want to even know about the 4 Cs of that little slice of heaven.
There are some additional advantages to purchasing GIA certified diamonds. When shopping around and doing price comparisons, you can compare the characteristics of GIA certified diamonds to the retailer's pricing. Also, if your future wife convinces you to upgrade the ring in the future, it will be easier to find stones with comparable characteristics. God forbid the ring is lost or stolen, it may be helpful in its recovery or for insurance purposes, to have the GIA certificate which indicates the diamond's exact properties.
Diamond Characteristics of GIA certified diamonds are documented in the GIA Diamond Grading Report for diamonds over 1 carat in size and in the Diamond Dossier Report for those under 1 carat. They Diamond Grading Report indicates some of the following:
The diamond's dimensions in millimeters. The measurements for round diamonds help you determine symmetry. For fancy shapes like the marquise or pear shapes, the overall length-to-width ratio is important because certain proportions are more visually appealing.
The weight of diamond in carats. Many people think of carat weight as the size of a diamond. However, if a diamond is cut deep and narrow, it will look much smaller than another diamond of the same weight that is cut shallow and wide
A grading which evaluates the absence of color. Colorless is the most desired status, with other grades exhibiting increasing degrees of color. A few, very rare diamonds exhibit other "fancy" colors, such as pink, green, blue, intense yellow, etc.
Clarity grade. Diamond clarity is the measure of a diamond's flaws (inclusions). Every diamond has some inclusions, even a diamond with a flawless clarity grade
A grade of cut. This actually refers to both the overall shape and how well the shape is cut
Grades that represent a diamond's surface and facet placement. This is a good indicator of the care taken to make the diamond as beautiful as possible.
Color when diamond is viewed under UV light: One technique that gemologists use to help identify and separate diamonds from the diamond look-alikes is by putting the gem under a UV lamp. If it fluoresces (glows) blue, it is almost certainly a diamond.
Overall smoothness of the diamond's surface. A diamond can be polished to have the most perfect, reflective surfaces. This is one reason why diamonds are known for their brilliance. Polish grades range from Ideal to Poor
The shape, alignment and placement of the diamond's facets in relation to one another as well as the evenness of the outline. Poor facet alignment will allow light to leak out before it reflects back resulting in less brilliance.
A map of the inclusions as viewed under a microscope. If a diamond has a clarity grade of VS1 or better, you will not see any flaws with your naked eye. If the clarity grade is VS2 or less, examine the plot to see the placement of the major flaws.
The GIA certificate that is issued has microprint lines, holograms, and security screens to make counterfeits more readily identified. The only other certification that can hold a candle to the GIA is the American Gem Society Laboratories. The AGSL is highly respected and also issues an objective, in-depth report with each diamond that is inspected in their lab.
Fashion & Style Tips : What Is a GIA-Certified Diamond?
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Gorgeous 152 Carat GIA Certified Platinum Ring |  |
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US $9,000.00 | 6h 21m |
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GIA CERTIFIED ROUND BRILLIANT DIAMOND H SI2 102CTS BIN | |
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US $3,550.00 | 14h 32m |
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14K YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND RING 1 2 CARAT GIA CERTIFIED | |
0 Bid | US $175.00 | 14h 46m |
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Pear Shape Diamond GIA certified | |
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US $4,500.00 | 1d 4h 38m |
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112 CT GIA CERTIFIED EMERALD CUT DIAMOND G VVS2 BIN | |
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US $4,750.00 | 1d 13h 20m |
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Diamond wedding set GIA Certified | |
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US $2,999.00 | 1d 14h 35m |
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13 Emerald Diamond 3 stones Ring F VS 2 GIA CERTIFIED | |
0 Bid | US $3,300.00 | 2d 4h 31m |
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Halo Princess Diamond Engagement Ring VVS GIA CERTIFIED | |
0 Bid | US $4,000.00 | 2d 4h 39m |
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Ladies Platinum 251 Carat Ring GIA Certified | |
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US $7,999.99 | 2d 4h 58m |
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102 CT Fancy Deep Orange GIA Certified Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $12,100.00 | 2d 5h 28m |
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505ct GIA certified E color SI1 cushion cut diamond | |
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US $145,000.00 | 2d 8h 1m |
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★GIA Certified G SI1 Diamond Engagement Ring 79 carat★ | |
0 Bid | US $1,550.00 | 2d 10h 25m |
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Asscher 109 D VVS1 loose diamond GIA certified | |
0 Bid | US $4,600.00 | 2d 12h 31m |
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108 CT MARQUISE PINK VVS2 DIAMOND GIA CERTIFIED NR | |
US $10,000.00 | 3d 4h 37m |
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GIA CERTIFIED 90CT D COLOR EMERALD CUT DIAMOND ON SALE | |
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US $2,599.00 | 2d 6h 19m |
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GIA CERTIFIED SINGLE 74CT H VS1 ROUND LOOSE DIAMOND | |
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US $2,365.00 | 2d 6h 19m |
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134 CT OVAL BRILLIANT DIAMOND GIA CERTIFIED G SI1 | |
0 Bid | US $3,985.00 | 2d 9h 4m |
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Marquise Shaped Diamond gia certified lazer engraved | |
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US $1,990.00 | 4d 11h 59m |
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GIA CERTIFIED 251 CT VS2 M Below Wholesale RAP | |
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US $11,037.34 | 25d 4h 58m |
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605cts GIA CERTIFIED 100NATURAL D BLOCK TANZANITE IF | |
16 Bids | US $787.00 | 1d 21h 28m |
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1011Ct GIA CERTIFIED NATURAL AAA D BLOCK TANZANITE IF | |
26 Bids | US $1,913.00 | 1d 22h 2m |
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924Ct RARE QUALITY NATURAL GIA CERTIFIED TANZANITE IF | |
16 Bids | US $565.00 | 1d 22h 14m |
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45ct marquise loose diamond GIA Certified SI1 D | |
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US $600.00 | 23d 9h 36m |
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GIA CERTIFIED ROUND BRILLIANT DIAMOND J VS1 90 CTS BIN | |
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US $2,190.00 | 5d 13h 42m |
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556ct GIA CERTIFIED Oval BLUISH VIOLET TANZANITE | |
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US $2,199.00 | 26d 19h 4m |
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GIA certified loose diamond round 55ct VS2 pre owned | |
0 Bid | US $725.00 | 5d 14h 33m |
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GIA CERTIFIED 155CT 3 ROUND DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING YG | |
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US $4,750.00 | 5d 14h 45m |
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33 CT GIA CERTIFIED FANCY DEEP PINK DIAMOND $2100000 | |
3 Bids | US $130.78 | 5d 16h 29m |
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092 ct G SI1 Pear GIA Certified Loose Diamond | |
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US $2,990.00 | 5d 18h 19m |
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3300ct GIA CERTIFIED Guinness Book BLUISH GREEN BERYL | |
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US $20,020.00 | 18d 16h 58m |
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GIA CERTIFIED 18K GOLD 19 CTS DIAMONDS SOLITAIRE RING | |
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US $5,750.00 | 29d 10h 51m |
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203 Ct GIA certified brilliant round diamond F SI 1 | |
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US $22,825.00 | 5d 20h 29m |
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116 ct Pear shape GIA certified loose diamond K SI2 | |
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US $2,029.50 | 5d 20h 30m |
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TOTAL AMAZING QUALITY 168CTS CERTIFIED GIA GEM UGL | |
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US $900.00 | 8d 14h 13m |
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GIA Certified Solitaire Gold Engagement Diamond Ring | |
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US $1,200.00 | 26d 8h 5m |
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219 CT F SI2 CUSHION GIA CERTIFIED LOOSE DIAMOND | |
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US $14,707.00 | 2d 18h 17m |
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371 Carat GIA Certified Unheated Cushion Cut Ruby | |
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US $17,990.00 | 28d 21h 21m |
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109ct F SI1 GIA Certified Princess Cut Engagement Ring | |
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US $5,850.00 | 25d 17h 46m |
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18K GOLD DIAMONDS GIA CERTIFIED 10 CT SAPPHIRE RING | |
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US $12,950.00 | 20d 10h 13m |
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GIA CERTIFIED 14K GOLD 462 CTS DIAMONDS LADIES RING | |
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US $35,500.00 | 16d 10h 18m |
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GIA CERTIFIED 14K GOLD 433 CTS DIAMONDS LADIES RING | |
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US $21,900.00 | 16d 10h 44m |
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161CT VS1 GIA CERTIFIED DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 18K | |
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US $4,569.00 | 29d 7h 23m |
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A Popping OVAL GIA Certified Diamond Ring | |
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US $3,999.99 | 28d 8h 4m |
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255 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Bridal Set GIA Certified | |
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US $7,475.00 | 18d 9h 45m |
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GIA certified princess cut diamond ring in 14k white go | |
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US $2,100.00 | 28d 10h 18m |
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105ct GIA Certified Oval Dark Greenish Blue Tourmaline | |
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US $5,460.00 | 17d 16h 4m |
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GIA Certified 111ct G VS1 Solitaire Platinum Setting | |
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US $7,990.00 | 25d 17h 46m |
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15 Natural Yellow Princess GIA Certified Diamond Ring | |
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US $16,999.99 | 27d 10h 32m |
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GIA Certified 11 Carat H SI1 Color H Diamond Ring | |
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US $4,997.00 | 27d 17h 4m |
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152CT GIA CERTIFIED DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 18K GOLD | |
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US $6,078.00 | 18d 12h 26m |
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GIA Certified 399 cts natural pink oval tourmaline | |
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US $1,800.00 | 20d 8h 19m |
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GIA CERTIFIED 18K 48 CTS FANCY DIAMONDS SOLITAIRE RING | |
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US $24,500.00 | 16d 10h 37m |
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100CT E VS1 GIA CERTIFIED OVAL DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING | |
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US $4,950.00 | 27d 15h 48m |
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500ct Heart ShapeDiamond Bridal Set GIA Certified 18k | |
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US $39,999.00 | 19d 7h 11m |
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DIAMOND PINK TOURMALINE UNHEATED RING GIA CERTIFIED | |
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US $2,500.00 | 23d 12h 14m |
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WHOLESALE GIA CERTIFIED 1 CARAT D SI1 MARQUISE DIAMOND | |
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US $3,990.00 | 4d 5h 40m |
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A Vintage Round GIA Certified Diamond ring a BEAUTY | |
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US $14,999.99 | 27d 8h 43m |
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458 CT GIA CERTIFIED NATURAL FANCY GRAY DIAMOND RING | |
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US $15,999.00 | 29d 9h 40m |
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438 CT FANCY BROWN YELLOW DIAMOND RING GIA CERTIFIED | |
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US $9,999.00 | 29d 9h 40m |
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253 CT FANCY INTENSE YELLOW DIAMOND RING GIA CERTIFIED | |
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US $9,999.00 | 29d 9h 35m |
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212 CT FANCY INTENSE YELLOW DIAMOND RING GIA CERTIFIED | |
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US $7,999.00 | 29d 9h 27m |
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209 CT FANCY INTENSE YELLOW DIAMOND RING GIA CERTIFIED | |
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US $6,999.00 | 29d 9h 26m |
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200 CT FANCY INTENSE YELLOW DIAMOND RING GIA CERTIFIED | |
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US $5,999.00 | 29d 9h 23m |
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GIA Certified 59ct F VS1 Diamond Solitaire Engagement | |
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US $2,300.00 | 27d 10h 14m |
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100ct Round Diamond Mens Ring 18k Gold GIA Certified | |
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US $1,499.00 | 21d 6h 23m |
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GIA Certified Natural Vivid Blue Sapphire 280 CT AAA | |
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US $1,200.00 | 23d 18h 37m |
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633ct GIA CERTIFIED UNHEATED HiEnd Royal Blue Sapphire | |
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US $21,268.00 | 15d 22h 25m |
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GIA CERTIFIED 139CTW GSI2 14K DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING | |
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US $6,500.00 | 17d 8h 37m |
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340ct Pear Shape Diamond Bridal Set Ring GIA Certified | |
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US $14,999.00 | 19d 6h 16m |
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310ct Pear Shape Diamond Bridal Set Ring GIA Certified | |
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US $11,999.00 | 19d 6h 16m |
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2022 ct HUGE GIA CERTIFIED 5 GRADE NATURAL TANZANITE | |
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US $18,999.00 | 22d 15h 25m |
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290ct Pear Shape Diamond Bridal Set Ring GIA Certified | |
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US $8,499.00 | 19d 6h 16m |
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260ct Pear Shape Diamond Bridal Set Ring GIA Certified | |
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US $5,799.00 | 19d 6h 16m |
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240ct Pear Shape Diamond Bridal Set Ring GIA Certified | |
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US $4,399.00 | 19d 6h 16m |
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230ct Pear Shape Diamond Bridal Set Ring GIA Certified | |
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US $3,799.00 | 19d 6h 15m |
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210ct Pear Shape Diamond Bridal Set Ring GIA Certified | |
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US $3,199.00 | 19d 6h 15m |
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210ct Oval Cut Diamond Bridal Set Ring GIA Certified | |
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US $3,199.00 | 19d 6h 8m |
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200 Ct Heart Brilliant Cut GIA Certified Loose Diamond | |
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US $16,295.00 | 29d 13h 4m |
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151 Ct Emerald Cut GIA Certified Loose Diamond Stone | |
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US $7,875.00 | 29d 13h 3m |
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153 Ct Emerald Cut GIA Certified Loose Diamond Stone | |
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US $7,265.00 | 29d 13h 3m |
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█5609CT BRILLIANT OVAL AQUAMARINE █CERTIFIED GIA RARE | |
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US $8,000.00 | 14d 9h 8m |
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105 Ct Emerald Cut GIA Certified Loose Diamond Stone | |
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US $4,875.00 | 29d 13h 1m |
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A 10 Princess GIA Certified Diamond ring a BEAUTY | |
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US $12,999.99 | 27d 9h 20m |
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102 Ct Emerald Cut GIA Certified Loose Diamond Stone | |
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US $4,595.00 | 29d 7h 25m |
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84 CT IF H GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond | |
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US $3,500.00 | 19d 5h 27m |
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106 Ct Asscher Cut GIA Certified Loose Diamond Stone | |
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US $3,895.00 | 28d 12h 26m |
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█3594CT BRILLIANT CUSHION CUT TANZANITE █CERTIFIED GIA | |
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US $19,500.00 | 14d 8h 34m |
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161CT N VS1 GIA CERTIFIED DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 18K | |
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US $4,569.00 | 18d 11h 19m |
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201 Ct Oval Cut GIA Certified Loose Diamond Stone | |
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US $12,895.00 | 29d 13h 4m |
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GIA Certified engagement ring | |
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US $5,450.00 | 28d 10h 18m |
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GIA CERTIFIED WHITE GOLD PRINCESS DIAMOND SAPPHIRE RING | |
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US $1,099.99 | 14d 10h 46m |
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GIA Certified D Block AAA Blue Tanzanite Pear 424ct | |
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US $1,500.00 | 14d 3h 33m |
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Hand Made Platinum Engagement Ring 107ct GIA Certified | |
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US $5,700.00 | 6d 9h 30m |
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Custom Platinum Engagement Ring 133ct GIA Certified | |
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US $7,600.00 | 6d 8h |
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181 CT GIA CERTIFIED DIAMOND 3 STONE ENGAGEMENT RING | |
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US $6,995.00 | 21d 9h 33m |
