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Is Diamond Grading Absolute?

Respected laboratories can differ and it is acceptable in the trade. Here we find an important stone with two certificates...

PROPERTY FROM THE MARION RUMSEY CARTIER COLLECTION AT SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY

AN EXQUISITE SINGLE-STONE DIAMOND RING
Set with a cushion-cut diamond, weighing approximately 19.01 carats, flanked by baguette-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum.

With certificate 11202340 dated 25 July 2000 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is G color, VS2 clarity; accompanied by a working diagram indicating that the clarity may be improvable.

With certificate 0102142 dated 19 February 2001 from the Gübelin Laboratory stating that the diamond is F color, SI1 clarity; accompanied by a letter stating that the 19.01 carat diamond described in Gübelin Gem Lab Diamond Report No. 0102142, based on its infrared spectrum, is classified as type IIa.

Magnificent Jewels, Christie's New York, Rockefeller Plaza, April 11, 2001 Estimate $US 500,000 - 600,000, Price Realized $US545,000