Terms and Conditions/Limitations

  1. Determination of authenticity and treatments is based on the physical and optical properties and internal characteristics (eg, inclusions and growth structures) using standard gemmological instruments. The conclusion on the authenticity and treatment of gemstones is an opinion of the laboratory. In case of any disputes or any claims by anyone towards the report, the IGI will not accept any liability.
  2. The goods are deposited and accepted by the IGI provided that depositor assumes entire responsibility for loss through theft or burglary without recourse to the IGI.
  3. No responsibility of any sort shall attach to the Laboratory for loss or damage to the goods at whatever time occurring, even when occasioned by negligence, default, error of judgement or willful or fraudulent act of the IGI.
  4. No responsibility shall attach to the IGI for damage which may arise directly or indirectly from any mistake or inaccuracy in any Report issued by the Laboratory whether occasioned by negligence or otherwise howsoever.
  5. IGI is on no account responsible for possible dissimilarities and/or differences that could appear from repeated examinations or as a result of other method applied or the possible inaccuracy due to technical/mechanical errors of the equipments used.
  6. Grading in mounted jewellery is done as per mounting permits.
  7. Metal purity/Metal Weight/Number of Stones/Weight of Stones are as per client disclosure and are not verified by IGI.
  8. IGI does not conducts CVD (Carbon Vapour Deposition) Diamond Testing.
  9. No opinion of any type would be given about the quality and value.
  10. The gem Material deposited for testing should be taken in 7 days time otherwise the laboratory will not be held responsible for any damage. Also no claim for the said material shall be accepted by the laboratory.
  11. The IGI on no account responsible for any situation arising due to loss of original certificate information on the website, or stoppage of online services provided at https://igiindia.org due to any reason. IGI can stop online services at any moment.
  12. The Photos and Measurements used in certificates are just approximate values.