The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has begun issuing a country of origin report with all fancy diamonds in a bid to increase the traceability of the stones. Until now, the GIA reports were only available for white diamonds. In an effort to improve transparency, GIA's new Country of Origin Report (COR) will be issued on January 1, 2018. Buyers will receive a Diamond Origin Report as verification. The scheme is hoped to fulfil the "GIA’s mission of educating and protecting the public, and ensuring their trust in gems and jewellery" GIA President and CEO Susan Jacques said.
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has begun issuing a country of origin report with all fancy diamonds in a bid to increase the traceability of the stones. Until now, the GIA reports were only available for white diamonds. The new system will link rough stones to the finished product via a serial number and by retesting it after polishing. Buyers will receive a Diamond Origin Report as verification. The scheme is hoped to fulfil the "GIA’s mission of educating and protecting the public, and ensuring their trust in gems and jewellery" GIA President and CEO Susan Jacques said.