IGI issues over a million grading reports each year and their reports encompass three distinct areas including the Diamond Report, Identification Report, and the Information Appraisal Report. The Diamond Report helps ensure the diamond’s authenticity by providing information about weight, measurements, shape and cut, clarity, color and several other aspects of the gemstone. Each diamond is inspected by several gemologists who use top notch equipment to make their reports. Consumers might be familiar with these reports as the "credit card" version often appears alongside diamonds in jewelry stores. Upon request, IGI can also seal the diamond with a miniature copy of the diamond report in order to ensure that the diamond matches the diamond report.
The Identification Report provides an enlarged photograph of the diamond to substantiate the information about proportions, measurements and the 4 C’s. This report can also be done if the diamond is already placed in a setting. Finally, the Appraisal Report gives an estimate about the diamond’s replacement value expressly for insurance purposes.
IGI believes strongly in their mission because they are aware that the average consumer is much more educated about the 4C's than in previous generations. Most consumers expect to receive a report such as the ones that IGI produces when they purchase their diamonds. IGI calls their reports a "passport" because it travels with the diamond. IGI also offers consumers the option of registering their diamond online to assist in recovery if lost or stolen.
