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How Lab Report Sources Change Diamond Grading Results

Above all, the source of your lab report can have a profound impact on your results. Not-for-profit labs tend to grade more critically than for-profit labs. The video below shows you how the same diamond received two different cut and clarity grades one from the Gemological Institute of America or the GIA (not-for-profit) and one from the European Gemological Laboratory or EFL (for-profit). As a result, there is a profound difference between the results from the two labs.

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Mills Menser

Mills Menser is a nationally recognized jewelry industry leader trusted by clients across the country to advise on the sale, consignment, or financing of significant diamonds, fine jewelry, and luxury watches. Immersed in the industry from an early age, he became the top-producing salesperson in his family’s business by eighteen, purchased Buchroeders Jewelers at twenty-four, and founded Diamond Banc in 2007. He has since built Diamond Banc into a nationwide organization with offices throughout the United States and a robust insured ship-in division, pioneering a modern and transparent approach to jewelry-secured lending. Drawing on decades of experience, deep market expertise, and an extensive network of buyers and collectors, Mills created Diamond Banc to provide tailored strategies based on each client’s priorities. Clients may choose an immediate purchase offer, maximize their return through the Seller’s Agent Service, or access liquidity while retaining ownership through a customized Jewelry Equity Loan. For significant transactions, Mills is available to personally advise clients and determine the strongest approach for maximizing value. Whether handling an important diamond or an extraordinary jewelry collection, Mills and Diamond Banc provide the experience, discretion, transparency, and trusted expertise needed to manage every transaction with confidence.

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