Traditional diamond cut grading methods prepare gemologists for making evaluations with minimal time, tools, and references. This step-by-step guide covers the traditional GIA and AGS systems.
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In 2005, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) released a new, modern method for evaluating diamond cuts. However, beginning gemologists should learn traditional diamond cut grading for two reasons.
The essential problem of evaluating the cut revolves around determining the ideal cut for a diamond. Today, most experts agree, within a small range, on what an ideal cut is. The closer a cut diamond comes to these ideal proportions, the higher its value per carat. However, among diamond cutters and the public alike, no widespread demand exists for ideal-cut diamonds. Beauty comes first and, indeed, it does lie in the eyes of the beholder, not necessarily in ideal proportions.
When cutting and buying diamonds, cutters and customers must find a compromise between beauty and size. Cutting most diamond crystals requires either…
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In 2005, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) released a new, modern method for evaluating diamond cuts. However, beginning gemologists should learn traditional diamond cut grading for two reasons.
The essential problem of evaluating the cut revolves around determining the ideal cut for a diamond. Today, most experts agree, within a small range, on what an ideal cut is. The closer a cut diamond comes to these ideal proportions, the higher its value per carat. However, among diamond cutters and the public alike, no widespread demand exists for ideal-cut diamonds. Beauty comes first and, indeed, it does lie in the eyes of the beholder, not necessarily in ideal proportions.
When cutting and buying diamonds, cutters and customers must find a compromise between beauty and size. Cutting most diamond crystals requires either…
Traditional diamond cut grading methods prepare gemologists for making evaluations with minimal time, tools, and references. This step-by-step guide covers the traditional GIA and AGS systems.
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