Has the GIA’s cut grading system for round brilliant diamonds made lower cut grades redundant? (left) Polish lines seen through the table - (right) Actual lines on the pavilion girdle facetImages courtesy of the Russian Gemmological Centerclick here to see a larger version In 2006 the Gemological Institute of...
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Labs grading mistakes are a diamantaires favorite topic of conversation; are mistakes myths or reality? We aim to find out. If major labs give the same diamond 2 or more grade differences, this is more than a borderline difference of opinion. We want your help to find examples (like this one). We will send ston...
Introduction At the start of 2006 GIA began, for the first time ever, issuing cut grades for round colorless diamonds. Evidence suggests this system, that was meant to help, could actually disadvantage many retailers and consumers. Background GIA began a computer ray tracing Cut Study in 1...
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