GIA Certification Standards & Documentation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: On a GIA Diamond Grading Report, what term is used to describe a diamond's face-up outline shape?
- Profile
- Silhouette
- Shape (Correct answer)
- Contour
Correct answer: Shape
GIA uses the term 'shape' to describe the face-up outline of a diamond, such as round, oval, or pear.
Question 2: Which GIA report type uses a barcode that can be scanned to verify authenticity online?
- GIA Diamond Dossier
- GIA Diamond Origin Report
- GIA Digital Report
- GIA eReport (Correct answer)
Correct answer: GIA eReport
The GIA eReport is a digital-only certificate that includes a scannable QR code/barcode for online verification.
Question 3: What does GIA's 'Colored Stone Identification Report' confirm that a standard Diamond Grading Report does not?
- Country of origin
- Treatment history
- Whether the stone is natural or synthetic (Correct answer)
- Carat weight accuracy
Correct answer: Whether the stone is natural or synthetic
Colored stone reports confirm whether the material is natural, synthetic, or simulant, which is the primary identification concern for colored stones.
Question 4: Which section of a GIA Diamond Grading Report lists characteristics such as 'naturals' and 'extra facets'?
- Clarity Grade
- Proportions
- Additional Grading Information
- Comments (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Comments
The Comments section notes features like naturals, extra facets, or graining that don't affect the grade but provide additional detail.
Question 5: A GIA report number is laser-inscribed on the diamond's girdle in what format?
- GIA followed by 10 digits
- GIA followed by 7-10 digits (Correct answer)
- A 13-digit barcode only
- Letters followed by 6 digits
Correct answer: GIA followed by 7-10 digits
GIA laser inscriptions on the girdle consist of 'GIA' followed by 7 to 10 digits matching the report number.
Question 6: When a GIA report is lost, what service allows a client to obtain a replacement document?
- Re-grading submission
- Report replacement service (Correct answer)
- Digital verification only
- GIA alumni archive access
Correct answer: Report replacement service
GIA offers a report replacement service that issues a new physical copy of the original report without re-grading the stone.
Question 7: On a GIA Diamond Grading Report, what does the 'Finish' category evaluate?
- Surface condition and proportions
- Polish and symmetry (Correct answer)
- Culet size and table percentage
- Fluorescence and transparency
Correct answer: Polish and symmetry
The Finish category on a GIA report evaluates two components: polish (surface quality) and symmetry (alignment of facets).
GIA Certification Standards & Documentation 2
On a GIA Diamond Grading Report, what term is used to describe a diamond's face-up outline shape?