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Lab & Education Jewellery is like a biography. A story that tells the many chapters of our life. So what is a jewellery grading report? A jewellery grading report commonly known as a jewellery certificate is a grading report issued by a 3rd party. The report provides general information on the quality of diamonds, gemstones and metal content used in the jewellery. How different are jewellery grading reports compared to loose diamond reports? Loose diamond grading reports are issued for diamonds which are not set in any jewellery. These reports confirm a polished natural diamond’s authenticity and provide a detailed description of its key characteristics, the so-called 4Cs: Carat, Colour, Clarity and Cut. Jewellery grading reports on the other hand are issued for diamonds or gemstones which are mounted in a piece of jewellery. These reports provide a general description of the jewellery, the diamonds or gemstones it contains and the precious metals of which it is made. Who issues these grading reports ? Grading reports are mostly issued by internationally reputed and recognized gemmological laboratories. How can you become an informed customer? You can become an informed customer by asking questions to the seller, educate yourself by learning more about diamonds, gemstones as well as jewellery and understand the report by reading the information printed in the report, their terms and conditions. An exclusive knowledge sharing series by HRD Antwerp. To know more, reach out to: www.hrdantwerp.com www.pixabay.com