The Diamond Quality™ Document

Cut Grade

The DQD is the premier diamond document for Cut. Both round brilliant and fancy-shaped diamonds are graded. The AGS Cut Scale has 11 grades - 0 through 10. 0 is the rarest and most desirable, and 10 the least desirable. In assigning a Cut Grade, the following factors are considered: Light Performance, Proportions Factors, and Finish.

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DQD Menu:

Overview
Sample Document

Items contained in the DQD:

Shape and Style
Measurement
Cut Grade
Color Grade
Clarity Grade
Carat Grade
Comments Area
Top Right Corner
Diamond Profile
Plot
Important Notices