GCAL to Grade Diamonds Auctioned by Christie's
August 28, 07Gem Certification & Assurance Lab (GCAL), has been approved by Christie's auction house to provide diamond certification services for diamonds consigned to Christie's for sale. GCAL will certify diamonds smaller than 2 carats that are not D / flawless.
According to Francois Curiel, International director and chairman, Christie's
“We believe it is important for Christie's to introduce these reports to the auction world,” Curiel said.
In auctions of D / flawless diamonds and of stones larger than 2 carats, a Gemological Institute of America (GIA) certificate would be required.
Only GCAL certificates and GIA reports are currently approved for inclusion in Christie's catalogs.