So a few weeks ago we ordered the GIA Retailer Support Kit.
The kit’s contents are below:
In the kit are the following:
- GIA Crystal Display - A small clear display with the GIA name and a diamond in it.
- GIA Window Decal - To tell everyone you sell GIA certified diamonds.
- GIA Brochures - About 50 of them, a nice addition to our showbag.
- Diamond Detail Pocket Card - A take home card explaining the 4Cs. Also has a slot for your business card and a space for the GIA certified diamond you are trying to sell (again about 50 of these).
- Desktop Educational Pad - A pad that explains every element of a GIA certificate.
- 4Cs Counter Pad - Useful for sorting diamonds??
- GIA Diamond Grading Video - available here - pointless unless you have no internet.
Overall, it’s fairly disappointing, especially for the $170 “shipping charge”. Whilst it’s a change from the DPS promotional jewellers have been subjected for decades, it’s not worth the money. It does however provide a good example for other labs wishing to promote themselves.
