A place for CZ masters in diamond colour grading（的地方CZ硕士钻石颜色分级）.pdfVIP

The Journal of Gemmology / 2008 / Volume 31 / No. 3/4 A place for CZ masters in diamond colour grading Michael D. Cowing FGA Abstract: Over the last 20 years and despite recommendations to the contrary, many gemmologists and appraisers have gravitated to the use of cubic zirconia (CZ) master stone sets to assist in the colour grading of diamonds. This investigation revisits with new insight, diamond grading technique and methodology. It addresses the judicious use of CZ master stone sets to augment diamond masters that are smaller in size and number. Study results support the use of accurately graded, carat-size CZs in reducing the subjectivity of colour grading when only incomplete (every other grade) diamond master sets of small (under 0.4ct ) sizes are available. Keywords: colour grading, cubic zirconia, CZ, diamond Introduction 3. The pros and cons in the use of CZ acknowledged degree of subjectivity to This investigation explores historical master stones in diamond colour colour grading. guidance in the use of diamond master grading. It is helpful to examine how the stones, and offers a rationale for 4. A study of grading environments Gemological Institute of America (GIA) augmenting master stone sets of smaller involving a multiplicity of lighting has addressed and answered the need for and fewer diamonds with a full set of types resulting in additional accurate and consistent colour grading. carat size CZ masters. The question recommendations for colour grading In 1941 the GIA introduced “a method addressed is: Can the acknowledged using CZ or diamond master stones. of grading diamond colours against a subjectivity of diamond colour grading be 5. An ev