DIAMOND GRADING
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Diamond Grading – Gemological Laboratory Services
- Service is provided in respect of cut and polished diamonds only.
- Minimum size acceptable for issuing a full report is 10 cents (0.1 carat).Grading is carried out only under controlled conditions,
- Grading is carried out only under controlled conditions, keeping in view GIA standards.
- Full grading report includes clarity, color, cut, fluorescence, and a plot diagram showing important clarity characteristics.
- Summary grading report contains same information as the full grading report but does not include any plot diagram.
- In case of doubt about the stone being a natural diamond, diamond grading report will not be issued and a fixed charge will be taken from the client.
- In case a diamond has been enhanced by HPHT treatment but the same is not detected in the laboratory during routineexamination, ACGS will not be responsible for the same.
- Fancy colored diamonds are graded for clarity, cut, and color; color grade is assigned as per parameters laid down by the GIA.
- Methodology – Each and every Diamond is certified after a thorough analysis and study by a qualified and experienced diamond grader. Each diamond undergoes rigorous and meticulous study and analysis before preparation of the report.
- Credibility – The laboratory is known for its credibility, impartiality and independence.
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NOTE:
- Service tax applicable on the above charges at the rate 10.30%.
- Delivery within Two working days.
- Payment Terms: PAYMENT AGAINST DELIVERY
- Goods will be returned only on producing the CHALLAN issued by ACGS.
- Above prices are subject to change without any prior notice.
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JEWELRY CERTIFICATION
- Service is provided in respect of cut and polished stones, loose or mounted, tumbled stones, beads, figurines, carvings and rough crystals.
- Non-destructive testing methods only are employed.
- Distinction is made between natural and synthetic stones.
- If a treatment is detected, the same is indicated under “Comments”.
- Reports of geographic origin are provided in respect of emerald, ruby and sapphire, on specific request, and are charged separately.
- Gem Identification reports are provided in the following formats –
- Full report – indicating all parameters measured, characteristics observed and an image of the stone.
- Card report – indicating all vital characteristics and an image of the stone.
PEARL TESTING
- Service is provided for natural, cultured, and imitation pearls in loose as well as mounted form, wherever testing conditions permit.
- Testing is carried out only under controlled laboratory conditions, in accordance with international gemological standards.
- Pearl testing includes determination of pearl type (natural / cultured / imitation), mollusk origin where possible, structure, surface characteristics, luster, shape, color, and size.
- Advanced gemological instruments and non-destructive testing techniques are used to examine nacre thickness, growth structures, surface features, and internal characteristics.
- The full pearl testing report includes identification, measurements, weight, color description, luster grade, surface quality, shape, and remarks on treatment, if any.
- A summary report contains essential identification details but may not include detailed structural observations.
- In case of doubt regarding the authenticity or origin of the pearl, a conclusive identification may not be issued, and a fixed laboratory examination charge will be applicable.
- If any treatment or enhancement is present but remains undetected during routine laboratory examination, the laboratory shall not be held responsible for the same.
- Dyed, treated, or composite pearls are clearly disclosed where detected during examination.
