AGS Labs Releases Consumer Diamond Guide

AGS Laboratories has released a brochure that aims to educate consumers about the AGS Cut Grade, and explains the benefits of the Diamond Quality Document (DQD).

High-Performance Diamonds 101, Your Guide to the AGS Cut Grade features a history of AGS Laboratories, a map of the DQD, a breakdown of the Cut Grade components, as well as a glossary of light-performance terms.

Peter Yantzer, Executive Director of AGS Laboratories says the guide serves as a sales tool for jewelers and a resource for consumers on the details of the AGS Cut Grade.

AGS released the Performance-Based Cut Grading System for both the round brilliant and princess in 2005. AGS recently added emerald cuts to its cut grade mix, and says plans are under way to release other shapes in the near future.