GIA launches new online diamond grading report

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has launched a new diamond grading report, which delivers grading results completely online. This new service is named as the GIA Diamond eReport and is delivered securely online through the Report Check, GIA’s secure web-based report database.

“The GIA Diamond eReport marks GIA’s first entry into the digital-only report space, and we have plans underway to further expand such offerings,” said Thomas M. Moses, GIA senior vice president of laboratory and research”.

The report is available for natural, D-to-Z color diamonds from 0.15 to 2.99 carats. It delivers the same impartial grading metrics described on GIA printed reports, but with the added feature of a detailed face-up image of the diamond captured during the grading process. This image and the diamond’s metrics are permanently stored in GIA’s global database, for anytime access.

The GIA has featured its new report service based on the following advantages: Savings of 10 percent compared to paper-based Dossier and Diamond Grading Report fees; Instantly communicates quality, since only natural, untreated diamonds qualify for service;• Facilitates trading as report results and diamond image can be shared via email, online and mobile devices; Instant access to report results; Increases efficiency and reduces paper storage and shipping costs;•Demonstrates environmental responsibility.

Moses added that “Our goal is to continue to develop methods that allow us to deliver technical information to our clients rapidly and, in turn, help our clients pass that information on to their customers”.