Gain the important skills you need to judge and grade the color, clarity, and cut of diamonds. Learn to determine proportions and estimate weight and study the fundamentals of diamond treatments, synthetics, and simulants and understand the effect of fluorescence on diamond body color. Analyze the role cut...
What can a grading report give you when you purchase a diamond? Confidence in your decision, for one thing. Ruth Batson, Executive Director and CEO of the American Gem Society, explains why consumers need a diamond grading report to help them in their diamond buying decisions. Special appearance by Peter...
What makes a diamond beautiful? What gives it it’s sparkle? Peter Yantzer, Executive Director for AGS Laboratories, sheds insight into the mysteries of one of nature’s most precious gems
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What are the four Cs of a diamond—especially when it comes to diamond grading? Peter Yantzer, Executive Director of AGS Laboratories, explains in this short, informative video. Learn about the different grades of the AGS Labs’ diamond grading report, and walk away with a better understanding of...
Within diamond there are generally 3 gemological reasons why it can look hazy. 1. Imperfections like clouds and feathers. 2. In rare cases, fluoroescence that is very strong. 3. Excessive graining in the diamond, Join us as we explore, under the microscope and under cross polarized filters as we look at...
