{"id":1038,"date":"2023-03-07T17:43:43","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T17:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcalusa.com\/blog\/?p=1038"},"modified":"2023-11-20T16:43:40","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T16:43:40","slug":"gcal-launches-8x-proprietary-cut-grades-with-retail-jeweler-jannpaul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gcalusa.com\/blog\/gcal-launches-8x-proprietary-cut-grades-with-retail-jeweler-jannpaul\/","title":{"rendered":"GCAL Launches 8X\u00ae Proprietary Cut Grades with Retail Jeweler JannPaul"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Expanding on the success of GCAL\u2019s 8X\u00ae Cut Grades, new 8X\u00ae Proprietary Certificates are available for patented and specialty cuts and can be customized to include a client\u2019s brand and logo. The world\u2019s first 8X\u00ae Proprietary Certificates are in association with JannPaul Diamonds, an innovative premier diamond retailer, based in Singapore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 8X\u00ae Cut Grade Certificate was introduced by GCAL in 2021 as the Ultimate Diamond Cut Grade for Round Brilliant, Princess and Oval Brilliant cuts. It encompasses eight aspects of evaluation, including both traditional cut analysis methods (polish, symmetry, and proportion analysis) and direct assessment of the actual light performance (including brilliance, fire, scintillation, and optical symmetry). As a result, new 8X\u00ae Proprietary Cut Grades are possible for all shapes and faceting styles under the same eight categories to visually, scientifically, and accurately demonstrate cut quality. This unique approach brings a higher level of transparency to the process and helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions when selecting diamonds with optimal light performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today there is a continuous demand for differentiation and consumers are increasingly educated. They are asking retail jewelers to provide transparency in all aspects of the products they are purchasing, including both natural and lab grown diamonds. \u201cConsumers drive demand and with the new GCAL 8X\u00ae Proprietary certifications, jewelers will not only be able to differentiate with new products, but they\u2019ll be able to keep up with the rapid shift in the demands of a new generation of consumers.\u201d explained Paul Hung, founder and CEO of JannPaul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJannPaul is world renowned for their exacting standards and exceptional patented diamond cuts. It\u2019s an honor that they\u2019ve selected GCAL as their grading laboratory\u201d said Angelo Palmieri, COO and co-owner of GCAL. \u201cThey have an amazing ability to design and execute innovative diamond cuts that deserve to be recognized through a multitude of metrics that help consumers appreciate their outstanding precision.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded by CEO Paul Hung in 2010, JannPaul has been transformative in the diamond industry with their focus on diamond cuts and consumer education. JannPaul is home to 10 proprietary diamond patents including the White Series Collection, featuring a variety of high-performance diamond shapes, each a breakthrough and revolutionary cut that surpasses its traditional counterparts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“At\nJannPaul, we are always looking for ways to improve our customers’ experience\nand provide them with the best possible products and services,” said Paul,\n\u201cAfter 20 years of searching for a laboratory that can grade diamond cuts\naccurately, I have found that GCAL, especially with their 8X\u00ae cut grade, meets\nall the criteria that I have been looking for. It allows consumers to look at a\ncertificate, understand it, and walk away knowing that they have purchased the\nmost beautiful diamond.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGCAL fully embodies the essence of consumer\nprotection and transparency in the diamond industry,\u201d said Paul. \u201cIn my honest opinion, GCAL is currently\nthe most stringent laboratory in the world, and they have never compromised on\ngrading results. For the past 6 months, I have been working with the team of\nGCAL, testing their consistency by sending them various diamonds. Through this\nprocess, we have discovered that GCAL has remained consistent with the original\ngrading system first established by GIA. \nWe have found almost no discrepancies in color and clarity grading.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor example,\u201d continued Paul, \u201ctwo diamonds could be graded Triple Excellent or (formerly) Triple Ideal Zero, though one is far superior to the other. GCAL, on the other hand, has the technology and scientific knowledge to demonstrate the diamonds\u2019 inequality.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Considering\nthe continuous growth of fancy shapes and consumers\u2019 demand for unique options,\nthe increased interest in proprietary cut diamond should not be surprising to\nthe jewelry industry.  According to\nAngelo, \u201cIn 2020, and for the first time, the number of Fancies coming through\nthe GCAL lab surpassed Rounds. And this trend is continuing. This is why we\nintroduced the Oval and Princess 8X\u00ae diamonds at JCK last year, and why 8X\u00ae\nCushions and Radiants are in the works. Proprietary cuts are a logical addition\nto the 8X\u00ae grading system.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cToday,\ndiamonds are being designed and precisely faceted in patterns and shapes we\nwould have once thought unimaginable.\u201d said Angelo Palmieri,\nCOO and co-owner of GCAL.  \u201cWe\nhave experienced a great deal of interest in 8X\u00ae cut grading on proprietary cut\ndiamonds and the stones coming through our lab are nothing short of\nsensational.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To inquire about setting up 8X\u00ae Cut Grades for your Proprietary Cuts, please contact GCAL at 212-869-8985, or email <\/strong>awp@gcalusa.com<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

JannPaul Round 10<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a>
Click image above to view Sample<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

JannPaul Decagon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a>
Click image above to view Sample <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

JannPaul Cushion 8<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a>
Click image above to view Sample <\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

JannPaul Oval 8<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a>
Click image above to view Sample <\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

JannPaul Shield 2.0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a>
Click image above to view Sample <\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

JannPaul Heart 2.0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a>
Click image above to view Sample <\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

JannPaul Emerald 2.0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a>
Click image above to view Sample <\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

About JannPaul<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

JannPaul, founded by Paul Hung in\n2010, is a pioneering, innovative luxury diamond jeweler based in Singapore,\nknown for revolutionizing the diamond industry with their unique approach to\ndiamond jewelry and engagement rings, along with exceptional customer service\nthat sets them apart from traditional jewelers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

JannPaul\nis world renowned for only carrying the highest quality diamonds with a focus\non proprietary diamond cuts that supersede every other known traditional\ndiamond cuts in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2008, JannPaul introduced Super Ideal Cut Round diamonds to\nAsia, characterized by the tightest proportions and optical precision criteria.\nIn 2009, Mr. Hung designed and patented Octagon Hearts and Arrows as well as Cushion\nHearts and Arrows diamonds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From 2018 to 2020, Paul collaborated closely with the research and\ndevelopment team at AGS Laboratories, working on product launches and\nresearching ways to provide consumers with greater transparency and information\nto make informed purchases.  JannPaul then\nlaunched their White Series Collection, which had been in research and\ndevelopment for over 10 years. The collection includes the Decagon 10 Hearts\n& Arrows, the Cushion 8 Hearts & Arrows, and Round 10 Hearts & Arrows.\nEach utilizes virtual faceting and advanced cutting methods, which is a step up\neven from the highest standards of super ideal cuts. White Series diamond cuts\nhave a proprietary facet arrangement, and additional facets to enhance fire,\nscintillation, brightness and brilliance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2021, the company released a true Oval 8 Hearts & Arrows diamond, followed by the Emerald 2.0, an improved version of the traditional emerald cut that surpasses performance under all lighting conditions.  The following year, they released their Heart-Shaped Hearts & Arrows diamond, and Shield-Shape Hearts & Arrows, which exhibit exceptional optical light performance that rivals, and even surpasses traditional Round 57-facet Hearts & Arrows (Super Ideal Cut) diamonds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About GCAL (Gem Certification & Assurance Lab, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GCAL protects consumers, retailers, and manufacturers with a\nunique suite of certification, identification and forensic services for lab\ngrown and natural diamonds, gemstones, and jewelry. GCAL\u2019s mission is to\nprovide the most accurate and consistent gemological services with uncompromising\nintegrity and unparalleled customer care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

GCAL is still the only gem lab in the world to stand behind their\ngrading with a zero tolerance, money-backed consumer guarantee. Guaranteed\ncertificates also include a Gemprint\u00ae fingerprint image, Cut Grades on all\ndiamond shapes, Light Performance and Photomicrography. GCAL is the only gem\nlab in the world to have earned the prestigious ISO 17025 Forensic\nAccreditation, and the first diamond lab in the world to achieve SCS Global\nServices Accreditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2021, GCAL introduced the 8X\u00ae ultimate diamond cut grade.  Rather than only Cut, Polish and Symmetry, GCAL focused on 8 critical aspects of cut quality assessment, and all 8 must achieve a grade of excellent to quality as an 8X\u00ae diamond.  They are: Polish, External Symmetry, Proportions, Optical Brilliance, Fire, Scintillation, Optical Symmetry and Hearts & Arrows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read Press Articles about this Post<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Jeweler<\/strong>: https:\/\/nationaljeweler.com\/articles\/11799-gcal-introduces-8x-cut-grade-for-proprietary-cuts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rapaport<\/strong>: https:\/\/rapaport.com\/news\/gcal-launches-8x-grade-for-proprietary-cuts\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

InStore Mag<\/strong>: https:\/\/instoremag.com\/gcal-launches-8x-proprietary-cut-grades-with-retail-jeweler-jannpaul\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Idex Online<\/strong>: http:\/\/www.idexonline.com\/FullArticle?Id=48401<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southern Jewelry News<\/strong>: https:\/\/southernjewelrynews.com\/latest-news\/whats-new\/gcal-launches-8x-proprietary-cut-grades-with-retailer-jannpaul\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jewellery Business<\/strong>: https:\/\/www.jewellerybusiness.com\/news\/8x-diamond-cut-lab-launches-proprietary-grading-certificates\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Expanding on the success of GCAL\u2019s 8X\u00ae Cut Grades, new 8X\u00ae Proprietary Certificates are available for patented and specialty cuts and can be customized to<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,12,15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1038","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-diamond","category-newsletter","category-press-release"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gcalusa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1038","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gcalusa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gcalusa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gcalusa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gcalusa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1038"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.gcalusa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1038\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1339,"href":"https:\/\/www.gcalusa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1038\/revisions\/1339"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gcalusa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1038"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gcalusa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1038"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gcalusa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1038"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}