Real, Lab, or Just Fab? The Dirty Truth About Diamond Grading You Need to Know | Swapnil Shukla
Let’s face it: buying a diamond isn’t just retail therapy—it’s a financial commitment . But how do you know that blinding beauty isn’t just overpriced glass in a sparkly dress? Welcome to the glittering jungle of diamond grading —where every sparkle has a story, but not all stories are true. Meet the 4Cs: The Diamond DNA Cut. Clarity. Colour. Carat. These four little letters decide whether your stone is a ₹10K bauble or a ₹10L legacy. A badly cut diamond is like a party with no music—flat and forgettable. Poor clarity? That’s basically glitter with a hangover. Yellowish hue? That’s a no from us. And carat? Bigger isn’t always better if the rest of the Cs are chaos. If There’s No IGI, GIA, There’s No Trust. Would you buy a designer bag with no logo? Then why buy a diamond without a legit certificate? Always— ALWAYS —ask for a grading report from GIA, IGI, or SGL. No paperwork = big red flag. Because lighting can lie. Sales pitches can seduce. But science? She’s honest and d...
