What is a Diamond Certificate and what does in contain?

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A Diamond Certificate is a "blueprint" of "fingerprint" of a diamond,it provides all details about the diamond you are purchasing. No twodiamonds have the same characteristics. This certificate is anindependent evaluation by a third party.A Diamond Certificate contains the following information about the Diamond:1) Certification Body2) Shape of Diamond3) Date of Issue4) Dimensions of the Stone in mm5) Carat Weight6) Colour Grade7) Clarity  Grade8) Cut Grade9) Fluorescence10) Polish & Symmetry GradesThere are several Certification Bodies, GIA, HRD, IGI, EGL, AGS, DGL,etc. All bodies have different grading standards and prices can varydepending on who certifies.Bear in mind that an appraisal is completely different from acertificate. If there is a monetary value on the report, this is anappraisal and not a certificate. An appraisal is not independentunless it is carried out by an independent valuation company.