AGS Begins Grading Oval Cut Diamonds

The American Gem Society Laboratories (AGS Labs) announced Wednesday that it will begin issuing cut grades for oval cut diamonds, effective immediately. This is the industry’s first cut grade for the oval cut, the lab said.

In 2005, AGS Labs released its Performance-Based Cut Grading System for both the round brilliant and the princess – the first cut grading system for a fancy shaped diamond. Soon after, the lab also released a cut grade for the emerald shaped diamonds.

AGS noted that it is continuing its research into cut grade for fancy shapes, and more shapes are expected to come on-line soon.