GIA has introduced online grading system to take effect from January 1, 2006 where consumers and retailers will be able to check information on any GIA Diamond Grading Report or Diamond Dossier issued post January 1, 2000. The new system was introduced after recent counterfeit grading certificates found in London and in Antwerp.

The service will be available by entering the GIA report number and weight of the diamond, and will provide all of the critical information on the original report, including a cut grade if applicable. The Report Check will also help determine whether the diamond should be submitted for a new cut grade.

For diamonds graded between August 1 to December 31, 2005, the new report will be issued free of charge without the diamond through March 2006. For round brilliant diamonds graded from January 1 to July 31, 2005, a new report will be issued for a fee of $15 through March 2006. For round brilliant diamonds graded prior to January 1, 2005, a new report will reflect the current date and will cost 75% of the diamond grading fee.