Certifications

Lab Diamond Certifications

Because brilliance deserves credibility

What is Diamond Certification?

A diamond certification, also known as a grading report, is a detailed document that evaluates a diamond’s essential characteristics: cut, clarity, colour, carat weight, polish, symmetry, and more. These aspects are thoroughly assessed by expert gemologists using precision tools such as a jeweller’s loupe and microscope.

At Vida, we only work with certified diamonds to give you complete confidence in what you wear — clarity, inside and out.

Why Certification Matters

A trusted, third-party certification ensures that your diamond’s quality is accurately and independently assessed. This gives you the power to compare, evaluate, and choose with confidence. For lab-grown diamonds, certification is especially important to ensure full transparency and consistency.

Why We Trust IGI 

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) is one of the world’s most respected authorities on diamond grading — and the most widely used for lab-grown stones. IGI applies strict standards and is known for its consistency, accuracy, and impartiality, making it the preferred choice at Vida for all certified solitaires above 1 carat.

What’s Included in Your Certificate

Every IGI-certified diamond comes with a detailed grading report outlining:

  • Carat weight

  • Cut grade (for round diamonds)

  • Colour grade

  • Clarity grade

  • Polish and symmetry grades

  • Detailed measurements (diameter, depth, etc.)

  • Proportions (crown height, pavilion depth)

  • Fluorescence characteristics

  • Comments on inclusions or unique features

Many reports also include a visual diagram of inclusions, plus a unique laser-inscribed report number on the diamond’s girdle for easy verification.

Our Commitment to Certified Solitaires

At Vida Fine Jewels, we proudly provide IGI certification for diamonds over 1 ct, reinforcing our promise of quality, authenticity, and peace of mind. Certification is not just a document - it’s your assurance of value, trust, and timeless beauty.