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Why is a Grading Certificate Not Enough?

Consider the diamonds below. Both are 0.70 Carat, G Color, VS2, Excellent Cut Round Diamonds. Based on grading certificate alone, these diamonds appear nearly identical. However, with our diamond experts, you can see just how different these two diamonds truly are!

First, let’s look at the diamonds’ certificates:

Diamond A:

Diamond B:

Based on the certificate alone, which one would you choose?

Now, take a look at the actual diamonds:

Now, let’s look at some differences:

Diamond A:

  • Girdle: Thin
  • Clarity Characteristics: Feather and Crystal
  • Diamond A: 0.70 Carat G-VS2 Excellent Cut Round Diamond, $2,440

Diamond B:

  • Girdle: Slight medium size proportion difference
  • Clarity Characteristics: Crystal Cloud and Feather
  • Diamond B: 0.70 Carat G-VS2 Excellent Cut Round Diamond, $1,900

Based on these actual diamond images, which diamond would you choose?

Despite similar certificates, Diamond A is priced at $2,440 while Diamond B is priced at $1,900—a difference of approximately $540. The higher-priced diamond may be eye-clean, while the lower-priced one may have visible inclusions.

This highlights the importance of seeing actual diamonds rather than relying solely on grading certificates. At Videh, we believe in providing complete transparency and the best value for your investment.

If you have any questions about a particular diamond, feel free to contact us. We have highly trained gemologists available 24/7 to assist you.