IGI Certification

When selecting a diamond, certification is essential. An IGI Certification offers an independent and professional evaluation of a diamond’s quality—ensuring complete transparency, grading accuracy, and confidence in your purchase.

At Variation, we offer lab grown diamonds certified by the International Gemological Institute (IGI), one of the world’s most respected and widely trusted diamond grading laboratories.

What Is IGI?

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) is a globally recognized gemological authority established in 1975. IGI operates advanced laboratories and educational institutes across major diamond markets worldwide and is trusted for grading both mined and lab grown diamonds.

IGI certification follows strict, standardized grading protocols, providing clear, consistent, and reliable documentation for every certified diamond.

What Does an IGI Certificate Include?

An IGI certificate provides a detailed and unbiased assessment of a diamond’s characteristics, based on internationally accepted grading standards. Each report typically includes:

  • Diamond Type: Lab grown diamond

  • Cut: Evaluation of proportions, symmetry, and overall light performance

  • Color: Graded using a standardized international color scale

  • Clarity: Identification and grading of natural inclusions and characteristics

  • Carat Weight: Precise measurement of the diamond’s weight

  • Measurements: Exact dimensions of the diamond

  • Polish & Symmetry: Finish quality that directly impacts brilliance and sparkle

  • Laser Inscription (where applicable): Matching the diamond to its certificate

    • This detailed breakdown ensures complete clarity about the diamond you are choosing.

    Why IGI Certification Matters

    IGI certification protects buyers by offering an unbiased assessment of diamond quality. It removes guesswork and provides assurance that the diamond meets the stated specifications.

    With an IGI certificate, you benefit from:

    • Verified diamond quality

    • Transparent grading

    • Confidence in value

    • Trustworthy documentation for long-term ownership

    Whether you are purchasing a diamond for a special occasion or everyday wear, certification ensures peace of mind.

    IGI Certification for Lab Diamonds

    IGI is one of the leading authorities in grading lab grown diamonds. The same rigorous grading standards used for mined diamonds are applied to lab diamonds, ensuring consistency and credibility.

    An IGI-certified lab diamond confirms that:

    • The diamond is a real diamond

    • It meets specific quality standards

    • Its characteristics are accurately disclosed

    This makes IGI certification especially important for modern diamond buyers seeking transparency and reliability.

    IGI-Certified Diamonds at Variation

    At Variation, we believe trust is as important as brilliance. That’s why our lab diamonds are selected with a strong focus on quality and are offered with IGI certification wherever applicable.

    Every IGI-certified diamond at Variation reflects our commitment to:

    • Honest grading

    • Clear documentation

    • Carefully chosen quality standards

    • Diamonds designed to perform beautifully in real life

    When you choose an IGI-certified diamond from Variation, you choose clarity, confidence, and enduring elegance.