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Diamond Quality™ Certificate:

Introducing the New Diamond Quality™ Certificate (DQC)

The American Gem Society™ is proud to introduce the Diamond Quality™Certificate (DQC). The DQC is a guarantee — a guarantee of authenticity and confidence, certifying the quality of the diamond and the relationship between you and the retail jeweler.Available only through American Gem Society retail members, the DQC was created to further differentiate our American Gem Society professionals from the competition, while providing the customer with a powerful and accountable diamond document.

The DQC is authenticated, validated and enforced by a diamond professional – either a Registered Jeweler, Certified Gemologist, or Certified Gemologist Appraiser.Their commitment to the tenets of the American Gem Society – Proven Ethics, Knowledge, and Consumer Protection – is your assurance of quality and value.

Building on the Strengths of the American Gem Society™, the DQC:

  1. Certifies the AGS member’s commitment to building a lasting relationship with the customer
  2. Certifies the authenticity and quality of the diamond you are purchasing
  3. Certifies the diamond has been graded using the cutting edge technology of the American Gem Society Laboratories
  4. Certifies that you have received knowledgeable information regarding your diamond
  5. Certifies that your AGS professional is dedicated to setting, maintaining, and promoting the highest standards of ethical conduct and professional behavior within the jewelry industry and your community

The DQC Standards that Make the Difference:

  1. The DQC is exclusively available through retail members of the American Gem Society™ 
  2. The DQC can only be signed by an American Gem Society titleholder
  3. The DQC will not be issued for diamonds sold over the internet
  4. The DQC will be issued for diamonds that have a carat weight of .18 or higher
  5. The DQC contains a unique foil stamp and hologram to protect certificate authenticity
  6. The DQC can be registered with the American Gem Society by the consumer.

By issuing the DQC, the American Gem Society member firm agrees to uphold the Certificate standards. Should a retail member firm not maintain the Certificate’s integrity, the retail firm will be subject to the American Gem Society’s Grievance and Review process, up to and including expulsion from membership.

 

Seize the Advantage! ™ 

For additional information regarding the DQC, contact an American Gem Society jeweler.You can locate a member in your area by searching by your state or zip code. (Click here to search)

 



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