Stupid question

[peta2k]

Do GIA Hearts and arrows exist? or are they only AGS? I''ve seen a certificate today at a B&M store that mentions H&A but I never could find one on whiteflash or anywhere else.

TIA.

 

[JohnQuixote]

Date: 9/14/2007 6:58:08 PM
Author:peta2k
Do GIA Hearts and arrows exist? or are they only AGS? I've seen a certificate today at a B&M store that mentions H&A but I never could find one on whiteflash or anywhere else.

TIA.

Not a stupid question at all. Neither AGS or GIA grades hearts and arrows. Occasionally a diamond will have "H&A" inscribed on it and that will be noted in the grading report's comments section. That means nothing to the lab, it's just being reported like "To moon unit - love starchild" would be reported if it were inscribed. There are a few second tier labs who grade H&A but their standards differ and very few are considered strict by experts who specialize in top levels of H&A cut precision.

Here are some links you might find interesting.

Hearts and Arrows Importance and History
Hearts and Arrows FAQ and examples
PS Hearts and Arrows Tutorial