GIA’s Express Diamond Services Are Coming Back
By Michelle Graff
michelle.graff@nationaljeweler.com
November 12, 2020
The Gemological Institute of America is offering its Express Diamond Services again this holiday season. They’re available to clients in the U.S. with a current GIA client agreement. (Photo credit: GIA)
"Carlsbad, Calif.—It’s the most wonderful time of the year … for those looking to get their diamonds graded quickly.
On Wednesday, the Gemological Institute of America announced it is bringing back its Express Diamond Services this holiday season.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the services will be available earlier but for a shorter period.
In addition, this year GIA is offering expedited grading for lab-grown diamonds, something it has not done in the past.
Express Diamond Services will be available beginning Monday, Nov. 16 through Monday, Dec. 21. During that time, GIA will grade and return diamonds for clients in the United States in 24 hours at no extra charge.
(Last year, the dates were Dec. 1 to early in the new year.)
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https://www.nationaljeweler.com/diamond ... oming-back
PS: Just remember that they don't stand behind the calls they make when they ID your stones so even if you have this done there's no guarantee they made the right call.
