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SPECTRA | The American Gem Society
®
Born out of an idea to better serve American Gem
Society Members, the AGS Laboratories continues to
be the secret weapon of the jewelry industry -- and
consumers -- through easy-to-understand reports that
are topnotch in the industry.
In 1996, the AGS Labs opened with a simple ideal at
its core. Providing fast, consistent and accurate diamond
grading reports to the jewelry industry would also benefit
and protect consumers.
The AGS Laboratories' primary purpose is consumer
protection and satisfaction. Consumers would be
presented with reports that made sense. Educating
consumers becomes easier, allowing retailers and
manufactures with integrity to stand out.
John Pollard, Paul Slegers and Lieve Peeters of Infinity
Diamonds feel that AGS Laboratories shares the same
dedication to quality that they do. "I choose to do
business with AGS Laboratories because they have the
strictest requirements for diamond cut quality. So do
we. AGSL is the most aggressive in terms of research,
study and presentation of cut performance; including
scintillation. So are we," said Pollard.
Moshe Klein, of the Julius Klein Group, seconds
the sentiment. "I choose to do business with AGS
Laboratories because of their accurate and consistent
grading, superb customer service and quick turn around."
AGS Laboratories' diamond grading reports offer easy-
to-read grading scales. Our diamond grading reports
provide you with all the information you need to
make the best, most informed buying decision.
The objective of AGS Laboratories is simple -- to
offer quality diamond grading information that is
user-friendly and set to the highest standards.
The AGS Laboratories offers seven diamond
grading reports to suit the specific needs of diamond
manufacturers, their customers, retail jewelers, and of
course, the ultimate retail consumer. AGS Laboratories
is the first laboratory to offer cut grading for fancy shapes
including princess, emerald and oval cut diamonds.
These reports are designed to present the necessary
diamond quality information in a clear, concise and
complete presentation.
In simple terms, The AGS Diamond Quality
®
Document
(DQD) provides complete diamond grading analysis
of the 4Cs and offers the AGS Triple Zero
®
or AGS
Ideal
®
. The Performance-based Cut Grade is based on
the diamond's light performance, polish and symmetry.
The Diamond Quality
®
Document is the industry's only
document that offers a cut grade for Round Brilliant,
Princess, Emerald and Oval shape diamonds.
Klein feels this is the best product offered by AGS
Laboratories. "Not only does it grade the color and
clarity, but it also grades the brilliance and cut of the
diamond. It is the only grading system based wholly on
scientific fact."
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