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Diamond Cut

The term “cut” has two references: One refers to the diamond’s shape, and the other refers to its quality, which is determined by its proportions, symmetry, and polish.

The round and brilliant diamond cut shape is the top-selling type, while other shapes such as princess, marquise, pear, heart, oval, emerald, radiant, cushion, and Asscher are considered fancy cuts.

When it comes to a diamond’s beauty, the cut is considered the most important factor. The brilliance of a diamond, which refers to how light is reflected, dispersed, and scintillated, is determined by its cut. Unlike color and clarity, there is no single grade that defines the cut. Additionally, two diamonds that are equal in carat weight, color, and clarity may differ in appearance and value due to differences in cut quality.

Cutting a diamond is the most complex of the 4Cs. Unlike carat weight, color, and clarity, which are related to the diamond’s natural formation and determine its value and rarity, cut quality is the result of human decision and diamond-cutting skills.

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There are three factors that determine a diamond’s cut quality:Proportions: the relative sizes and angles of the diamond’s parts and facetsSymmetry: the precision of the cut design, especially the facetsPolish: the smoothness and luster of the diamond’s surfaceThe cut grades are referenced on a diamond’s certificate often using the GIA standards of Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, and Poor. For the most part, the actual measurements are mainly on the laboratory reports. The quality of a diamond’s cut always speaks for itself.

Carat

Weight Is The Easiest To Understand Of The 4Cs. A Diamond’s Weight Is Measured In Carats.

The carat is subdivided into 100 equal parts called ‘points.’ One point equals .01 carat or 1/100 carat. A one-carat diamond equals 100 points. Carat weight is written in decimal numbers, but it is frequently expressed in fractions which are easier to understand. Diamond weight fractions are approximate and refer to ranges of weight. This chart from The Diamond Council of America® is a handy reference:

Diamond prices increase with carat weight because larger diamonds are less common and more desirable. However, two diamonds of equal carat weight can have dramatically different values depending on three other factors: Color, Clarity, and Cut. In jewelry pieces with more than one diamond, the carats are described in terms of a total carat weight (T.W.). This is the combined total weight of all the diamonds in the piece. Determining the carat weight that is right for you depends primarily on your budget and taste. Contact us today to Sell Diamonds or learn more about how we can help you.

Color

Choosing The Right Color For Your Diamond Is Based On Personal Preference. It’s Important To Remember That You Are Generally Searching For A Stone With Little To No Color.

E and F are essentially colorless. The difference between D, E, and F is so slight that only experts can see it when the diamonds are unmounted. K, L, and M are faintly tinted. Diamonds under 1/2 carat appear colorless when mounted. Diamonds over 1/2 carat may show a tint of color. Grades N through Z have a light tint, and it is visible. Diamonds with less color are rare and more valuable. Only about 5,000 polished diamonds.

The color evaluation on gem-quality diamonds is based on the absence of color. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) uses a 12-letter alphabetical scale of D to Z. Using scale, the diamond on the lower end of the scale (D) will have the least amount of color – it is considered a colorless stone. The diamond at the higher end of the scale (Z) has deeper tones. However, when a diamond’s color is more intense than the “Z” grading, it enters the realm of a “Fancy Color” diamond. In this case, the intensity of the color in the diamond can play a significant role in its value. value of a Fancy Colored Diamond can surpass that of colorless diamonds if the intensity of the color is high& the color is rare.

Putting a truly colorless diamond in a yellow-gold setting will reflect on the stone causing a yellowish tint. Colorless and near-colorless diamonds come alive in a platinum or white gold setting. A slightly yellow-tinted diamond will appear whiter in a yellow-gold setting. Keep in mind that color is only one of the 4Cs so even when a stone has a visible tint, it can still be very lovely when mixed with good clarity and cut. we invite you to visit San Diego Diamond Buyers to Sell Your Diamonds for a free appraisal.

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