The Ultimate Guide to Gemstone Lab Certifications for Buyers

When shopping for gemstones, many buyers expect certificates to verify the authenticity and quality of their purchase. This expectation has grown even for smaller value items, but obtaining reliable certifications for every piece in stock is not always practical or cost-effective. Understanding when gemstone certifications truly matter and which labs provide trustworthy reports can help buyers make informed decisions without unnecessary expenses.

Why Not All Gemstones Have Certifications

While certifications are valuable, it is not feasible to certify every gemstone in a retailer’s inventory. The reasons include:

• Cost: Certification fees can be expensive, especially for smaller or lower-value stones.

• Time: The certification process can take days or weeks, delaying sales.

• Practicality: Many smaller or common stones do not require certification for everyday jewelry.

  
  

Because of these factors, many retailers only certify select pieces, often those set in gold. For other stones, certification can be provided on request, usually for an additional fee.

Differences Between Local Lab Certificates and Reputable Labs

Some stores offer certificates from local or lesser-known labs. These certificates may not carry the same weight because:

• Lack of standardization: Local labs may not follow strict grading standards.

• Limited expertise: Smaller labs might lack experienced gemologists or advanced equipment.

  
  

In contrast, internationally recognized labs such as IGI (International Gemological Institute) and GIA (Gemological Institute of America) and the reputable Indian Lab GII (Gemological Institute of India) provide reliable, standardized reports. These labs have:

• Rigorous grading protocols

• Experienced gemologists

• Advanced technology for accurate analysis

How to Verify a Certification’s Authenticity

Even with a certificate, it is important to verify its authenticity:

• Check the lab’s name and logo: Confirm it matches a reputable institution like IGI, GII or GIA.

• Look for a unique report number: Most labs assign a serial number to each certificate.

• Use online verification tools: Many labs provide websites where you can enter the report number or scan the barcode to confirm details.

• Compare the certificate with the gemstone: Ensure the description matches the stone’s appearance and measurements.

  
  

Certifications We Offer At Amar Gems

At Amar Gems, we believe that trust is as important as beauty. With decades of experience in sourcing and working with natural gemstones, we follow transparent practices when it comes to gemstone authentication and certification.

1. Amar Gems Company Guarantee Certificate

On request, we provide an Amar Gems Company Guarantee Certificate with your purchase.

This certificate confirms:

• The authenticity of the gemstone

• Basic gemstone details such as carat weight, gemstone shape and colour

Each certificate is issued by our in-house gem experts and backed by our long-standing reputation and expertise built since 1977.

You can request one at check out in the notes section or by contacting us directly on WhatsApp +91 9920920683 or on email amargems77@gmail.com

2. IGI Certification (Available for Selected Pieces)

Some of our jewellery pieces and gemstones come with IGI (International Gemological Institute) certification.

Where IGI certification is available, this will be clearly mentioned in the product title and description.

3. Certification on Request (Third-Party Laboratories)

For customers who prefer an independent laboratory report, we can arrange certification on request from recognised gemological laboratories such as GII or IGI.

Timelines and cost for certification on request will be disclosed at time of purchase after confirming with the laboratory. In terms of timeline, in general, you can expect 7 to 10 working days.