Diamonds are mainly valued by how high they rank when evaluated for the 4C's, but sometimes other influences might also come into play. Some stones with strong fluorescence might have their value affected, due to the fact that fluorescence can visually mask or heighten color (despite a grade assignment).

Other exceptional stones might also come with a provenance document, describing a famous history of owners or a popular mining source where the rough gem originally came from. Things like these are usually only seen accompanying larger stones at auction, and can also add to the final value of an item.

Never forget that the value of a diamond is also set by the sentiment and symbolism it holds in the story of someone's life. We can count each dollar or budget every price point, but in the end the greatest value that a diamond may bring is the smile of someone you love, and the unspoken promise of a happily ever after.

Our commitment to excellence

Our diamond reports cover the entire scope of the 4C's, as well as other value-influencing properties like fluorescence. We will always evaluate your diamonds to the best of our intellectual and instrumental capabilities based on gemological principles accepted by the worldwide diamond trade.

• Every Report will be logged and documented by Gemcamp in case of the need for re-validation services.
• Batch grading or the sample grading of parcels can be requested for smaller sizes and verbal reports.
• Be assured that our lab makes use of modern gemological equipment, including imported microscopes from GIA.

"Every natural diamond is a masterpiece of nature. You will never find two gemstones that are 100% exactly alike in all the world."

The role of gemological laboratories is to guide the consumer in the path of identifying, verifying and grading the unique material he or she has purchased. It is our mantra that fair trade and proper disclosure be pursued by all who do business in this very rewarding industry.

Take note that our laboratory institute (Gemcamp Laboratories) is not a branch of the Gemological Institute of America (or any other diamond-grading entity, nor do we claim that the results of our evaluations would be identical or similar to those derived by GIA or by any other laboratory in the world. This is stated in our terms, limitations and conditions (online and on printed reports), and recurringly stated on our laboratory service forms. We are completely separate institutes that operate independent of each other.

Gemcamp is an independent laboratory group that does however, employ gemologists who have formally graduated under the rigorous G.G. program offered directly by GIA (Cumulatively the Graduate Diamonds, Graduate Colored Stones & Graduate Gemologist program completions). We also make use of several professional setups (microscopes, software, spectrometers, refractometers, etc.) created and distributed by GIA Instruments™ as well. Our resident staff members follow a proprietary procedure system developed by our own gemologists who were instructed and trained hands-on at the Gemological Institute of America during their years of education.

Informal appraisal opinion can also be requested, although only for diamonds and certain gemstone varieties. This is not an official service, and is based solely on opinion. The philippine market, jewelry stores and pawnshop enterprises will make use of their own proprietary systems of valuation which may differ from one another's, as well as from our own.

Any appraisal opinion requested from or given by the Gemcamp Laboratory, is based on wholesale prices at the international level- specifically with data gathered from the annual Hong Kong jewellery shows, which are the largest gatherings of the trade worldwide. This information, combined with existing records, pricing knowledge and trade experience constitutes our opinion on all appraisal values. Any valuation opinion given is strictly informal, and our laboratory does not in any way guarantee, take responsibility for, or endorse this data. Please note that laboratory terms and limitations for all services do apply whenever your stones are being safely and ethically evaluated by our gemologists. You can find them via our FAQ page here.