June 30, 2022

By Jerrica Harrold, Laboratory Program Development Analyst, AGS Laboratories The Laboratory-Grown Diamond Report was specifically created with the consumer in mind. This report assists the salesperson in explaining the diamond’s characteristics, including growth and diamond type, in addition to the traditional 4Cs. With a sleek design, the report provides educational explanations of how laboratory-grown diamonds are produced and in-depth information about AGS Laboratories’ color and clarity designations. The document is sure to encourage healthy conversation surrounding laboratory-grown diamonds at the retail counter. In addition to the report, AGS Laboratories offers the Only My Diamond® experience for laboratory-grown diamonds. This platform

By Wade Abel, CG, Director of Gemological Services, AGS Laboratories, and Randall Lightfoot, CGA, Gemologist Appraiser, Christopher’s Fine Jewelry Diamond testing is one of the most important steps in the process for a diamond grading lab. The disclosures of treatment and diamond origin (natural or laboratory grown) are required; the ability to accurately report these is paramount. At AGS Laboratories, advanced detection instruments are used for these determinations. Without access to this technology, there may be some ambiguity; however, there are ways to gather clues to a diamond’s origin without advanced instrumentation. One tool that can provide clues to a