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New York, NY--Lavalier Personal Jewelry Insurance is partnering with the International Gemological Institute to offer discounted premiums to consumers who provide an official IGI grading report. This coverage also supports continued educational on subject matters such as appraisals, lab grown gemstones, jewelry-specific insurance coverage versus homeowners or renters policies.

Lavalier flexible policies include worldwide coverage for loss, damage, theft, mysterious disappearance, unexplained loss, and wear and tear. Consumers can obtain an instant, online insurance quote at Lavalier.com/IGI by entering just their ZIP code, value of item and their choice of deductible, and can pay online to bind coverage within minutes. Customers who specify that they have an IGI grading report will see a discount of up to 10% applied to their premium at checkout.

IGI is the largest organization of its kind, operating 29 laboratory locations around the world grading finished jewelry, natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds and gemstones. They offer natural and lab-grown diamond and gemstone screening, appraisals, registration and other services.

“IGI has been renowned as a trusted leader in grading and reporting for almost 50 years,” says Lavalier VP Lorelle Henry. “As IGI and Lavalier each continue to expand and innovate within our prospective areas of expertise, this partnership is a very natural progression to collectively offer enhanced services and education to our jewelry customers.”

“Collaborating with Lavalier will not only provide our valued consumers with enhanced protection for their precious jewelry but also empower them with the knowledge and confidence that comes from working with two trusted industry leaders,” states Avi Levy, president of IGI North America.

For more information, visit the company websites at Lavalier.com and IGI.org.