GCAL GUARANTEED DIAMOND GRADING CERTIFICATE

Information you find on a GCAL Guaranteed Diamond Grading Certificate includes identification data, a light performance profile, and a proportion diagram.

The Identification Data includes:

• Gemprint
• Photomicrograph of Laser Inscription
• The 4C’s Grading Analysis:
       Carat Weight
       Shape
       Measurements
       Cut Grade - including polish, symmetry, external symmetry, optical symmetry, and optical brilliance
       Color Grade - along with fluorescence and notation of any treatments
       Clarity Grade with type of inclusion, location and notes of any treatments
       Comments
• Country of Origin - The name, location, and date your diamond was carefully extracted from the earth. The original rough carat weight and date of polish is documented also.
• Photomicrographs – Both top and bottom views depicting internal characteristics of the diamond under magnification.

The Light Performance Profile includes:

• Optical Brilliance Analysis describing and showing a visual representation of the overall return of light your diamond produces.
  
• Optical Symmetry Analysis illustrating your diamonds light handling ability from proportions and facet alignment
  

The Proportion Diagram will illustrate the actual dimensions as recorded by laser scanning technology, while the Source Veritas provides assurance that your diamond is in compliance with the Kimberly Process and the 2003 Clean Diamond Act. Your certified diamond is in complete compliance with the Canadian Diamond Code of Conduct.