FAQ

Should US buyers insist on GIA or is IGI acceptable?

Both are acceptable when the report belongs to the stone you are buying. GIA is the name many US buyers know for natural diamonds. IGI is common on lab-grown diamonds.

The real test

Open the PDF and match the report number. A famous lab on a stock photo is not a certificate.

Setting

A US jeweler uses the measurements either way.

Questions

Should US buyers insist on GIA or is IGI acceptable?: Both are acceptable when the report belongs to the stone you are buying. GIA is the name many US buyers know for natural diamonds. IGI is common on lab-grown diamonds.