Rough certification typically attests to which aspects?

• A. The final setting and brand claims
• B. The rough stone's quality and source
• C. The color and clarity grades of a finished stone
• D. The retail price and warranty

Answer: (B)

Rough certification focuses on describing the raw diamond’s characteristics before any cutting. It documents the rough stone’s quality attributes—such as weight (carat), rough color or tone, surface condition, and visible inclusions—and its source, meaning where it was mined. This information helps buyers gauge value, potential yield after cutting, and provenance before processing. Color and clarity grades, as used for finished stones, are determined after cutting, while final setting, brand claims, price, and warranty pertain to the completed piece, not the rough material.