| The 3 quality
zones as they appear in the
quality scale |
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|
Quantity distribution
of gems that are polished to 1-carat
size  |
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| |
| VALUE
INDEX |
| Carat(s) |
GQ |
JQ |
AAQ |
| 3 |
10.0 |
5.0 |
2.0 |
| 1 |
1.8 |
1.0 |
0.4 |
| 0.5 |
0.8 |
0.4 |
0.2 |
|
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|
-GQ-Gem Quality |
| -JQ-Jewelry
Quality |
| -AQ-Accessory
Quality |
|
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