GIA vs IGI: which is better?

Both have their strengths. GIA diamonds have 14,695,916 listings at an average of €4,385 EUR/ct. The best choice depends on your priorities for cut quality, budget, and personal preference.

What is the price difference between GIA and IGI diamonds?

Price differences between GIA and IGI diamonds vary by quality grade and carat weight.

GIA vs IGI

Detailed comparison of GIA and IGI diamonds: pricing, availability, and market data.

The market currently has 3,905,797 GIA-certified diamonds and 5,938,140 IGI-certified diamonds tracked across all retailers. IGI certification has grown significantly, particularly in the lab-grown segment where it is the dominant grading lab.

GIA vs IGI at a glance

GIAIGI

Avg price per ct

$4.9K/ct

$1.3K/ct

Active listings

14.7M

27.4M

GIA

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diamond count3,905,797

Total Listings14,695,916

Avg. Price per Carat€4,385/ct

IGI

labIGI

diamond count5,938,140

Total Listings27,388,415

Avg. Price per Carat€1,175/ct

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