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Flaw classification is one of the most important criteria for determining the value of a diamond. The major grading system used in the United States is the GIA system. There are several other systems in use, but most American jewelers use GIA because it indicates a greater number of classifications and thereby provides greater precision in determining the flaw grade. The GIA system is therefore considered the most stringent.
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© 1989 Antoinette B. Leonard Matlins
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Matlins, A.L., Bonanno, A.C. (1989). The Effect of Flaws. In: Jewelry & Gems The Buying Guide. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-7463-3_6
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