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Natural stones have been used in many areas from ornaments to jewelry for thousands of years and have attracted great attention. However, the value and quality of natural stones can sometimes be a matter of debate due to the introduction of fake stones into the market. At this point, certified natural stones are of great importance. Certified natural stones are stones whose quality and originality have been approved and are considered a reliable investment tool.
1. What is Certified Natural Stone?
- Description: Certified natural stones are stones that have been analyzed and approved by an international or local laboratory. These certificates are reports that document the chemical composition, cut quality, color, purity and other characteristics of the stone in detail. Thus, the originality and value of the stone are guaranteed.
2. Types of Certificates
- GIA Certificate: Certificates issued by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) are the most reliable certificates accepted worldwide. The GIA certificate is especially important for diamonds.
- HRD Antwerp Certification: Widespread in Europe, HRD Antwerp offers reliable certification for diamonds and other precious stones.
- IGI Certificate: Certificates issued by the International Gemological Institute (IGI) have international validity and provide quality assurance for jewelry and natural stones.
3. Advantages of Certified Natural Stones
- Trust: Certified natural stones are free from counterfeiting and guarantee the buyer the authenticity and quality of the stone.
- Valuable Investment: Certified stones maintain their market value and can even gain value over time. For those who want to buy stones for investment purposes, certified stones are a more reliable option.
- Easy Sale: Certified stones can be sold more easily on the second-hand market and find buyers for a higher price because their originality is documented.
4. Things to Consider When Buying Certified Natural Stone
- Certificate Provider: When purchasing a stone, attention should be paid to which laboratory or organization issued the certificate. Certificates received from well-known and reliable laboratories reflect the true value of the stone.
- Properties of the Stone: It is important that the properties of the stone are correctly stated in the certificate. Factors such as cut quality, color, clarity directly affect the value of the stone.
- Authenticity Check: Checking the certificate number on the relevant laboratory's website is the most effective way to verify the authenticity of the stone.
