We offer GIA Certification on every gemstone we sell and for good reason.  GIA (Gemological Institute of America) was founded in 1931 and is the worlds’  foremost authority on gemstones.  They set the standards we still use today to determine the quality of the gemstones we sell.  Because GIA Gemstones are judged independantly and anonymously (every gemstone sent to GIA must be sent with only the Carat Weight and  Shape) the results are never clouded by appraisals or claims by the independant jewelers and it is easier for you to compare gemstones and assign a value in your own mind that is justified by the grades each gemstone receives.  If you need to insure your gemstone or have it appraised it is easier to assign a value with a GIA Certification.  It does not make it any more valuable than a comparable Non-certified stone but it gives it credibility and it is identifiable (ie. 3.21 Ct Oval Yellow Sapphire of VSI Clarity with a cushion cut, as an example) using the grading system that has been set up by the industry.  In other words, a Certified Gemstone has Credentials which are measurable.  An Uncertified stone may be just as beautiful, just as valuable and just as appealing but without the credentials.  So, if you like what you see and trust your source you could be happy with an uncertified stone as well.  However, if you are buying it for the purpose of an investment it is always wise to CERTIFY your gemstones.  We hope this clears things up for you.  If you have further questions, please contact us.

WE STRIVE TO CARRY A COMPLETE COLLECTION OF PRECIOUS AND SEMI-PRECIOUS GEMSTONES FOR THE PUBLIC AND THE INDUSTRY.  IF YOU ARE SEARCHING FOR A STONE THAT YOU DON’T READILY SEE ON OUR SITE, PLEASE EMAIL US AT, trechergems@live.com, AND WE WILL BE HAPPY TO HELP YOU FIND THE GEM.