GIA vs IGI: which is better?

Both have their strengths. GIA diamonds have 8,653,552 listings at an average of HK$42,474 HKD/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 2,750,012 GIA-certified diamonds and 6,891,285 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

$5.5K/ct

$1.6K/ct

Active listings

8.7M

16.9M

GIA

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diamond count2,750,012

Total Listings8,653,552

Avg. Price per CaratHK$42,474/ct

IGI

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diamond count6,891,285

Total Listings16,947,069

Avg. Price per CaratHK$12,642/ct

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