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David, I hesitate to wade into this pond as it won't change anything. But I must say it seems disingenuous to deny the achievements of Dr. Sasian, the University of Arizona, the AGS Laboratories and the Society of Optical Engineers: The AGSL system is scientific.
INDUSTRY
http://www.diamonds.net/Magazine/Article.aspx?ArticleID=45475&RDRIssueID=117
“AGS has succeeded in bringing science to the forefront of diamond design”
I respect the following:
You may not believe our world is usually lit from above - the scientific system does.
You may not believe people like to tilt diamonds back and forth - the scientific system does.
You may not believe 10 inches is a common viewing distance - the scientific system does.
You may not believe brightness is a performance priority - the scientific system does.
…Insert whatever else you think should be different or find “arbitrary.”
That’s all fine. Vive la difference. But your disagreement, or mine, doesn't invalidate the foundation, development, peer-review and published fact of this working metric, which is entirely based in repeatable science.
Fancy Shape Cut Grade from AGS
http://www.diamonds.net/News/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=11617
“This is the industry’s first scientific cut grade for the princess cut.”
Scientific Recognition for AGS Cut Grade
http://www.diamonds.net/news/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=19529
“Recognition and backing by the scientific community.”
Again, no problem to disagree. But I ask that we maintain respect for the hard work and achievements of our peers.
INDUSTRY
http://www.diamonds.net/Magazine/Article.aspx?ArticleID=45475&RDRIssueID=117
“AGS has succeeded in bringing science to the forefront of diamond design”
I respect the following:
You may not believe our world is usually lit from above - the scientific system does.
You may not believe people like to tilt diamonds back and forth - the scientific system does.
You may not believe 10 inches is a common viewing distance - the scientific system does.
You may not believe brightness is a performance priority - the scientific system does.
…Insert whatever else you think should be different or find “arbitrary.”
That’s all fine. Vive la difference. But your disagreement, or mine, doesn't invalidate the foundation, development, peer-review and published fact of this working metric, which is entirely based in repeatable science.
Fancy Shape Cut Grade from AGS
http://www.diamonds.net/News/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=11617
“This is the industry’s first scientific cut grade for the princess cut.”
Scientific Recognition for AGS Cut Grade
http://www.diamonds.net/news/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=19529
“Recognition and backing by the scientific community.”
Again, no problem to disagree. But I ask that we maintain respect for the hard work and achievements of our peers.