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What are GIA and IGI?Updated a year ago

The Gemological Institute of America is the world’s foremost authority on diamonds and colored stones. Our gemstones are submitted to the GIA authority to be tested and they are then certified if they are up to the gemstone industry standards.

The GIA uses 4 established principles, famously known as the '4Cs', to test the authenticity of diamonds and gemstones. These principles include 1. Cut 2. Clarity 3. Color 4. Carat Weight

In addition, these tests also determine detectable treatments and whether the gems are natural or synthetic (fake). We only use gems that are given positive, natural grades by the GIA independent tests and, because of this, we are able to guarantee the authenticity of our gemstones.

Feel confident knowing you're buying authentic, high-quality gemstones that are verified by the world's most trusted name in gemstone grading and identification. If you'd like to learn more about GIA and how our gemstones are tested, you can visit the GIA website here.

IGI (International Gemological Institute) is one of the world’s largest independent laboratories for testing and grading the authenticity of Diamonds. All Moon Magic Diamonds from the Pure Diamonds (US only) collection are backed by the IGI standardization and care.

They are known globally for their precise and prestigious study of colored stones, pearls and fine jewelry pieces to ensure that consumers can be confident when purchasing jewelry.

Unique from other fine jewelry certification establishments, IGI is the only organization of its kind and has over 20 operating laboratory locations around the globe. It’s also the world’s only gemological laboratory that holds ISO (International Organization for Standardization) accreditation, a prestigious standard for calibration and testing of natural Diamonds.

If you'd like to learn more about IGI and how our gemstones are tested, you can visit the IGI website here.

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