1 July 2026

How to Read Jewellery Certification

A calm guide to certificates, lab reports and the questions worth asking before choosing a stone.

Choosing fine jewellery is easier when the practical details are clear. Ask what documentation is available, whether any known treatment notes apply, and which measurements or photographs can be supplied before you make a decision.

For diamonds, lab reports can help clarify characteristics such as cut, colour, clarity and carat weight. For coloured stones, tone, treatment disclosure, durability and setting suitability are often just as important as headline specifications.

Stone & Vale approaches each enquiry with calm guidance and careful documentation where available. No stone should be assumed certified, untreated or natural unless the relevant product details explicitly confirm it.