IDL Unveils Grading Fee Structure

Dubai: International Diamond Laboratories presented the fee structure for its diamond certification services earlier today. IDL offers scientifically based products with exclusive additional features at competitive prices. As a downstream oriented lab, the IDL is far more than just diamond certificiation. The lab provides a wealth of additional services such as sealing and certifications in a variety of languages, as well as complimentary digital certificates. The IDL also rewards its partners loyalty through a unique volume discount policy, explained Peter Meeus, CEO of IDL.

IDL offers three basic products: the IDL Diamond Certificate, the IDL Compact Diamond Certificate and the IDL Color Certificate.

• The IDL Diamond Certificate offers in a threefold luxurious cover detailed information on the 4C’s. It confirms the natural character of the diamond and offers a detailed plotting of the internal and external characteristics of the diamond. Typically, prices range from $50 for diamonds up to 46 points to $100 for a 1.99 carat stone.

• The IDL Compact Diamond Certificate is a twofold document offering detailed information on the 4C’s. It also confirms the natural character of the diamond. Compact Certificates are offered for diamonds starting from 15 points to 4.99 carats. Prices range from $35 for diamonds up to 46 points to $75 for a 1.99 carat stone.

• The IDL Color Certificate confirms that the diamond has a natural origin and that it has not been treated. It also provides the carat weight and exact color grade. The 2C Color certificate is offered at only $12 diamonds up to 46 points and $20 for stones just under a carat.

Both the diamond certificate and the compact diamond certificate come with a complimentary IDL Digicert, an electronic, online available version of the hard copy certificate that can be consulted anywhere, anytime by logging in using the certificate’s unique number.

IDL follows a very competitive and unique discount policy based on volume. Clients enjoy a discount of up to 25 percent when registering 100+ stones.

In addition, IDL offers downstream services such as sealing, laser inscription and language options at very competitive prices as part of an effort to support consumer confidence in diamonds.

• The IDL Sealing showcases the diamond in a tamper-proof container. It is fully transparent and clearly summarizes the 4C’s. Sealing is offered at just 10 USD at time of certification or $20 for resealing.

• Diamonds can be laser inscribed for $10 below a carat and $20 above. A choice is offered between the IDL logo accompanied by the certificate's unique number or a personal logo and/or message.

• Certificates can be re-issued in another language for just $10. Currently IDL certificates are available in English and Arabic.