AGS Labs Opens Toronto Take-In Window

February 13, 2008. Las Vegas. AGS Laboratories, LLC and Harold Weinstein Ltd are pleased to announce the opening of a new take-in window in Tornonto, Canada effective immediately. Harold Weinstein will operate the window as the official representative for AGS Laboratories.

“This move is part of AGS Laboratories global expansion plan, and is part of our strategic vision. We currently have take-in windows in Hong Kong, Israel and India,” says Frank Dallahan, President and CEO of AGS Laboratories.

"As a take-in window, Harold Weinstein Ltd can expedite the shipping process, eliminating the hassle of border issues and documentation requirements involved in shipping diamonds to the AGS Laboratories in the U.S. for grading" says Anne Neumann, President of Harold Weinstein Ltd. "This can result in a significant minimization of turn-around time."

Celebrating its 30th year of service to the Canadian jewelry industry, the Canadian appraisal firm of Harold Weinstein Ltd is an Accredited Gem Lab of the American Gem Society and holds the coveted title of Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser of the American Gem Society: one of only 15 in North America.

The AGS Laboratories, created in 1996, is committed to protecting the consumer by providing unbiased grading reports based on the highest standards of diamond grading. AGS Laboratories is the only diamond-grading laboratory licensed to use the AGS Performance-Based Cut Grade System — the first-ever scientifically based cut grading system. The Lab currently issues a cut grade on round brilliant, princess, and emerald cut diamonds. Other shapes are due to come on line in the near future.

For more information on AGS Laboratories, please call +1-702.233.6120 or email marketing@agslab.com.