Is EGL certification reliable?
From a standpoint of accuracy and consistency, the consensus of the experts is that EGL certification is not as reliable as diamond certification done by AGS or GIA. As a result, diamonds marketed with EGL reports are significantly discounted relative to diamonds with reports from AGS Laboratories (AGSL) and GIA.
Is GIA better than EGL?
The difference between EGL and GIA is that EGL is inconsistent and loose in its diamond grading, while GIA is consistent and reliable. When comparing EGL to GIA, GIA has higher standards and is more uniform in how they grade.
What does EGL certified mean?
European Gemological Laboratories
EGL stands for European Gemological Laboratories, which was established in 1974 and claims to be the largest independent network of gemological laboratories. Along with the European network, EGL certificates are also issued by several other countries: EGL India, EGL South Africa, EGL Platinum (Israel), and EGL USA.
What is the difference between GIA and EGL certified?
The difference between EGL vs GIA is that GIA grading standards are stricter than EGL USA and the same diamond will typically receive one color and clarity grade higher from EGL USA than from the GIA. EGL USA certificates include an opinion on replacement value of each stone whereas GIA does not.
Are EGL diamonds lab grown?
Does EGL USA evaluate lab-grown diamonds? Yes. EGL USA’s Lab-Grown Diamond Report identifies and evaluates lab-grown diamonds, also known as synthetic or man-made stones. EGL USA provides a complete evaluation of such diamonds, and clearly identifies them with laser inscriptions and unique reports.
What does EGL USA stand for?
European Gemological Laboratory
To protect your diamond investment you should rule out any lab not named GIA (Gemological Institute of America), EGL USA (European Gemological Laboratory) and AGS (American Gem Society).
What’s the difference between GIA and EGL certified diamond?
What’s the difference between GIA and EGL?
What is an EGL diamond report?
The EGL USA Diamond Report is a comprehensive overview of the world’s most timeless stone. Identification and evaluation elements include the classic criteria of carat weight, clarity grade, color grade, cut (shape and style), finish, fluorescence, plotting, and proportions.