Ha i certificati della pietra?

Does it have the stone's certificates?

Pronunciation

'Certificati' — cer-ti-fi-CA-ti. Five syllables.

When to use it

Always ask for diamonds and coloured gemstones of significant value. A certificate from an independent gemmological laboratory is the only objective proof of a stone's quality grade.

What it means

'Certificati della pietra' = stone certificates. The most trusted lab certifications: GIA (Gemological Institute of America), IGI (International Gemological Institute — based partly in Antwerp), HRD (Belgian lab). An IGI certificate from Italy is internationally recognised.

Variations

Ha il certificato GIA?

Does it have the GIA certificate?

GIA is the gold standard.

Posso vedere il rapporto gemmologico?

Can I see the gemological report?

'Rapporto' = report — the formal document.

È un diamante certificato conflict-free?

Is it a certified conflict-free diamond?

Ethical sourcing question.

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Ha i certificati della pietra? Gioielliere: Sì, questo diamante è certificato GIA. Eccolo — vede le specifiche: un carato, colore G, purezza VS1, taglio eccellente. Cliente: Ottimo. E il processo Kimberley? Gioielliere: Sì, garantiamo provenienza etica — è incluso nella documentazione.

Customer: Does it have the stone's certificates? Jeweller: Yes, this diamond is GIA certified. Here it is — you can see the specifications: one carat, G colour, VS1 clarity, excellent cut. Customer: Excellent. And the Kimberley Process? Jeweller: Yes, we guarantee ethical sourcing — it is included in the documentation.

Cultural Note

The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) was introduced in 2003 to prevent 'conflict diamonds' from entering the market. Italian jewellers who are members of Federorafi adhere to this scheme. Asking about ethical sourcing is increasingly common and respected.

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