Diamond Laser Inscription
Romantic yes, but with practical uses
The trendiest romantics are proving their love by
writing it in stone – on a diamond, that is.
Now lovers can personalize diamond jewelry by
having a romantic or secret message engraved on the gem's girdle
(outside edge). This “cutting edge” trend is called “diamond
laser inscription.”
Diamond laser inscription not only provides
the ultimate personal touch, but also an easy way to identify a
diamond. The service is available through local jewelers and is
performed by the Gemological Institute of America's (GIA) Gem
Trade Laboratory. GIA, an independent nonprofit organization
based in Carlsbad, Calif., is recognized as the world's foremost
authority in gemology.
A micro-laser beam is used to etch a
microscopic inscription on the girdle of any diamond weighing
one-quarter carat or more.
Romantic messages like “Forever Yours,” “Till the
Twelfth of Never” and “Always and Forever” are examples of
commonly inscribed messages. Poetry, symbols, names and special
dates are also popular. Since the message can be read only under
magnification, customers can keep it to themselves or choose to
share it with others.
In addition to personalization, inscription
can provide peace of mind when making a diamond purchase. For
example, diamonds graded by GIA Gem Trade Laboratory can have
its unique Diamond Grading Report number inscribed on it for
instant verification.
“Demand for diamond inscription has been
phenomenal and there are no signs of it slowing down,” said
Thomas C. Yonelunas, chief executive officer of the GIA Gem
Trade Laboratory. “We will inscribe anything within reason – and
taste. Diamond laser inscription has truly caught the public's
imagination.”
The price of inscription is based on the
weight of the diamond and the length of the inscription. A
typical inscription “length” is up to 15 letters or spaces. For
further information, contact your professional jeweler or visit
www.gia.edu. |