Gemstone identification information provider Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will formally debut its GIA Diamond Cut Grading System through new versions of the Diamond Grading Report and Diamond Dossier on January 1, 2006.
In addition to fresh cover designs, the new reports are formatted to make them easier to read. Both contain informative descriptions of the Four Cs.
The new reports for standard round brilliant cut diamonds falling in the GIA D-to-Z color scale and the Flawless-to-I3 clarity scale will now come with a single comprehensive cut grade. The new reports will also contain illustrations of the diamond's actual proportions along with expanded proportion data.
The introduction of these historic new reports will be accompanied by several new services being offered through the GIA Laboratory.
Established in 1931, GIA is the world's largest and most respected nonprofit institute of gemological research and learning. Conceived 73 years ago in the august tradition of Europe's most venerated institutes, GIA discovers (through GIA Research), imparts (through GIA Education), and applies (through the GIA Gem Laboratory and GIA Gem Instruments) gemological knowledge to ensure the public trust in gems and jewelry.