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    AGS

    American Gemological Society (AGS) Laboratories is one of the leading diamond grading laboratories in the jewelry industry. The laboratory issues the Diamond Quality Document (DQD), the only report to grade on diamond cut.

    Alloy

    An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals formed by melting them together.

    Automatic Movement

    The watch is powered by the motion of its wearer. The rotor, part of the automatic mechanism, winds the mainspring every time the wearer moves his hand.

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Glossary

Letter A

AGS

American Gemological Society (AGS) Laboratories is one of the leading diamond grading laboratories in the jewelry industry. The laboratory issues the Diamond Quality Document (DQD), the only report to grade on diamond cut.

Alloy

An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals formed by melting them together.

Automatic Movement

The watch is powered by the motion of its wearer. The rotor, part of the automatic mechanism, winds the mainspring every time the wearer moves his hand.

In Association with Amazon.com

Buy Books about Diamonds and Gems

Gemnation has partnered with Amazon.com to bring you
the most relevant diamond, gem and ring buying books and guides.
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