Updates and Reissues
On January 1, 2006, GIA introduced new versions of the GIA Diamond Grading Report and Diamond Dossier®. In addition to fresh cover designs, the reports are formatted to make them easier to read, and both contain informative descriptions of the Four Cs.
What’s more, the new reports for standard round brilliant cut diamonds falling in the GIA D-to-Z color scale and Flawless-to-I3 clarity scale, now come with a single comprehensive cut grade. These reports also contain an illustration of the diamond’s actual proportions along with expanded proportion data.
If you already own a diamond with a GIA Diamond Grading Report or Diamond Dossier, and would like to exchange your original report for a new version, here are some guidelines. Please note that in all cases your original report must be returned to the Laboratory before a new version is issued.
For Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds
In the GIA D-to-Z color scale and Flawless-to-I3 clarity scale
Diamonds in this category are eligible for new reports containing a cut grade.
If your report is dated between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2005: simply return your original report to the Laboratory, and a new report containing a cut grade will be issued to you. In a small number of cases, you also may need to submit your diamond to the Laboratory. To find out whether your diamond must be returned, please go to GIA Report Check and enter your diamond’s report number and carat weight. If Report Check returns a cut grade for your diamond, the diamond does not need to be submitted and a new report will be reissued to you upon request. The Reissue fee is $30 for a Diamond Grading Report and $20 for a Diamond Dossier.
If your report is dated prior to January 1, 2005, or if Report Check DOES NOT return a cut grade for your diamond: your diamond must be submitted to the Laboratory for an Update service so that additional measurements may be captured before a new report with a cut grade will be issued. The new report will reflect the current date, not the date of the original report. The Update fee is 75% of the full fee normally charged for your report.
If you’d like a new report without a cut grade, you do not need to submit your diamond. The fee for this Reissued Report is $30.00
Fancy Shaped and Round Modified Diamonds
Diamonds in this category are not eligible for cut grades. However, you may exchange your original report for a new version without a cut grade. Your diamond does not need to be returned to the Laboratory, but you must return your original report. A $30 fee applies.
Information regarding all fees for Laboratory services are available at: http://www.gia.edu/gemtradelab/31548/fees.cfm
