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GIA began issuing reports that included a cut grade for round brilliant diamonds in 2006 in an effort to establish standards for cut in the same manner as it has for color and clarity. This grading system is based on research conducted over the prior decade which was chronicled in several articles published in Gems & Gemology.

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Learn more about one of the Earth’s most fascinating creations, including some that became the most famous.

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An assembled mabe pearl contains a fluted object, the function of which is unknown.

An emerald reportedly from Madagascar is cut to show asterism, a rare phenomenon in this material.