Why Diamond Grades Can Differ Between Laboratories: Understanding Colour and Clarity Variations

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) and DCLA (Diamond Certification Laboratory of Australia)

The difference in diamond grading between laboratories like GIA (Gemological Institute of America) and DCLA (Diamond Certification Laboratory of Australia) can occur due to the subjective nature of diamond grading and variations in grading standards, tools, and methodology. Here’s a detailed explanation of why this happens, using your example of a diamond graded GIA E VS2 vs DCLA F SI1:

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