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Diamonds Education: PGS Cut Grades

Professional Gem Sciences (PGS) is a full service gemological laboratory, offering independent, quality reports on diamonds and color gemstones, whether loose or mounted in jewelry, for both the trade and private individuals.

- PGS Cut Grade Parameters -

Lab Professional Gem Sciences (P.G.S.)
Cut > Excellent Ideal cut Premium Cut
Table width % 53 - 57 52 - 61
Crown Height % 14.0 - 16.5 13.0 - 17.0
Crown Angle % 33.5 - 35.5 32.5 - 36.5
Pavilion Depth % 42.5 - 44.0 42.0 - 44.5
Pavilion Angle 40.5 - 41.0 40.25 - 41.5
Girdle Thickness Thin to Sl. Thick Very Thin to Thick
Total Depth% Not Addressed Not Addressed
Culet size % Pointed to Medium: Sl. Abraded Pointed to Medium: Sl. Abraded: Sl. Nicked

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