The AGS Preferrred Report by GIA is now obtainable to the jewellery trade. The report was first introduced this fall in a joint announcement between the American Gem Society (AGS) and GIA (Gemological Institute of America).

The AGS Preferrred Report by GIA is a digital-only complement to GIA diamond stories for eligible D-to-Z pure and laboratory-grown spherical sensible and fancy form diamonds. The report may have a further value of US$25.

“The American Gem Society is thrilled concerning the launch of the AGS Preferrred Report by GIA,” stated Katherine Bodoh, CEO of the American Gem Society. “The brand new AGS Preferrred Report obtainable by way of GIA marks a milestone in our shared historical past. GIA set the usual for grading colour and readability, and AGS was the primary to speak about gentle efficiency and reduce grade. Now you’ll be able to have a report that mixes each philosophies and experience. This can be a huge win for the trade and customers!”

The AGS Mild Efficiency system measures how effectively a diamond handles gentle. Wade Abel, the American Gem Society’s Director of Gemology, explains: “Utilizing a 3D scan of the diamonds, digital rays of sunshine are traced by way of the kaleidoscope of mirrors and home windows created by the sides. This course of considers the relative placement of every aspect with the others to evaluate the diamond’s magnificence: brightness, hearth, distinction, and general look.”

The AGS Preferrred Report by GIA is out there as a complement to the next GIA stories: Diamond Grading Report, Diamond File, Laboratory-Grown Diamond Report, Laboratory-Grown Diamond Report File, eReport, and Diamond Focus Report.

The supplemental report is out there for spherical sensible and the next fancy shapes, together with particular aspect preparations of cushion, oval, emerald, radiant, princess, and fancy spherical sensible. The report is out there with or with out an AGS ASET picture.