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Pictured above is the most complete diamond grading report available, simply click on the thumbnail to view the full size image.  The Diamond Quality Document (DQD) from the American Gem Society Laboratory (AGSL)... Featuring complete diamond grading information including the proportions of the diamond and an accurate representation of it's profile and facet structure.  The diagram of the diamond located in the upper right hand corner of the report is even a dimensional representation of the actual structure of the diamond based on it's proportions...  In other words, if the table was 55% instead of 57% the table facet in the diagram would be smaller...  Pretty cool, heh?  Note that the crown and pavilion angle measurements are also provided.

In June of 2005 the AGS Laboratory took diamond grading to a new level by adding the Light Performance feature to their lab reports making it far more difficult for cutters to obtain the AGS Ideal 0 Cut rating.  In addition to having to cut the diamond to the tight tolerances of the zero proportions rating, diamond cutters must now carefully craft each facet for maximum light return.

Buyer Beware: not all AGS lab reports issued after the new grading standards went into effect in June of 2005 take the new Light Performance results into account.  The AGS Laboratory provided the cutters with the option to have their diamonds graded under the new or old standards and thus the diamond cutters had a choice as to which report format they could request depending on the results!  The old report format is pale blue and does not have the black column located along the left edge and only takes into account the polish, symmetry and proportions ratings of the diamond.  Because we feel that the Light Performance results are invaluable to our clients, we only represent AGS graded diamonds that were graded using the new grading standards.

It is our understanding that fewer than 1% of all the round brilliant cut diamonds in the world will receive the AGS Ideal 0 cut grade.  Get ready to blow your mind with diamonds that display kaleidoscope brilliance and a full spectrum of visual performance.  Take a trip to the Private Reserve and find the ideal cut diamond of your dreams.

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