April Birthstone: The Diamond
We don’t talk about birthstones every single month, but we love any opportunity to talk about our favorite gemstones. Diamonds are among our favorite gemstones. The diamond is the birthstone…
In collaboration with AGS Laboratories, Bryan Boyne, G.G., vice president of Whiteflash Inc., illustrates the diamond color grading process in a new Pricescope Journal article: AGS Laboratories – Color Grading of Diamonds.
“A diamond’s color (or lack thereof) is a critical aspect in determining its market value. Grading the color is therefore a crucial part of the laboratory certification process. The following article will illuminate the various steps and considerations in performing color grading at the AGSL.”
Photo courtesy of Whiteflash.
Face-up shot of one-carat diamonds graded D, H, and L color by AGS Laboratories
The article is the third installment of an ongoing series on diamond grading.
Part One: Laboratory Graded Diamonds – What are the benefits for the consumer?
Part Two: Diamond Laboratory Process- Basic Functions and Procedures
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