Proper certification is always an important extra asset for any owner, buyer or seller of a gemstone, diamond, item of jewellery or watch. Whether you're a trader or a private individual, it provides written proof that an assessment of the item concerned has been conducted by an independent third-party specialist. To ensure the assessment is valid solely for the item concerned, the relevant item is returned in sealed packaging and comes with a certificate drawn up by an expert. Certificates are the traditional, standardised form for describing, grading and/or authenticating gemstones, diamonds and jewellery, and are used internationally for trading in and insuring these objects. An object also increases in value when the reliability of the expertise is guaranteed. Furthermore, the inclusion of certain characteristics, such as dating antique jewellery for example, can significantly increase an object's value. There are a number of places where you can have your items certified, but IJGC is your best choice. We offer an expert, customised service at a fair and low price. And we are doing so in a market where, as standard, people are paid far too much for what is frequently unnecessary information. IJGC is an independent certification institute that uses professional research techniques and gemstone terminology in line with CIBJO's international standards. We provide a reliable, customised service, but we have made this service affordable by implementing an efficient cost-saving strategy. We offer you the essentials at a low price, because in reality you only need to examine a few aspects of a gemstone, diamond, item of jewellery or watch for grading and/or authentication purposes. We help you to work out what you need as a minimum, so that you can save yourself the cost of unnecessary extras. You can also print your own certificate via our link and we have opted for the beautiful and secure yet inexpensive 'COApak' Certificate of Authenticity packaging. In short, our service is secure, efficient and ecological. We can provide more detailed certification upon request, at a low extra cost. This approach is comparable to that of budget airlines where, in addition to a low basic price, you pay per extra service requested. IJGC is working on the premise that the less you pay for a reputable certificate, the more competitive your sale can be. We will leave it up to you to decide how much you want to spend on any additional luxuries.