Diamond Ring Cuts And Clarity

It takes a bigger larger rough diamond to cut it into a round diamond than it does to cut it into a fancy cut diamond such a cushion cut diamond.

Diamond ring cuts and clarity.

The importance of diamond clarity is affected by the other diamond qualities such as shape and size. Pre selected for exceptional quality the cut color and clarity of our loose diamonds are evaluated based on a standardized grading scale. Very slightly included diamonds with a clarity grade of 3 or 4 vs1 or vs2 have minor inclusions. Most diamonds are cut round with a full 58 facets and a good cut or make has more scintillation more sparkle it is the work of a master cutter that allows the diamond to be cut in such a way as to permit the maximum amount of light to be reflected through the diamond and that s a great reflection on you.

With so many factors it s essential to learn more to avoid buying the wrong diamond for your engagement ring. A diamond with a clarity grade of 1 or 2 vvs1 or vvs2 has minute inclusions that are difficult for a skilled grader to see under 10x magnification. Also each loose diamond is accompanied by a grading report from either gia agsl or gemex independent diamond grading labs with stringent grading and certification guidelines. Cut color clarity and carat.

We ll introduce you to our diamond clarity chart which contains information on clarity terminology and explains how professionals grade clarity. When picking color and clarity for your diamond don t forget that its cut is also very important. The more proportional it is the more sparkle and brilliance the diamond will have. For engagement rings we typically recommend round brilliant diamonds with a cut grade of very good ideal or super.

Cut refers to a finished stone s proportion polish and symmetry. Ags 5 6 or 7. Cut grades if given are more arbitrary. In the 1940s the gemological institute of america otherwise known as the gia created a diamond grading system based on the four cs of diamonds.

Ags 3 or 4. With round brilliant diamonds the cut is easy to assess because it is formally graded by independent diamond laboratories. We ll also bring together all the four cs of gem grading carat color cut and. For a high quality si2 clarity j color vs2 clarity and round cut diamond.

0 50 carat diamond will cost approximately 1 250 1 carat diamond will cost approximately 5 700. Round cut diamonds are generally more expensive than other fancy cut diamonds. In step cut shapes such as emerald cut and asscher cut diamonds the shallow pavilion and open table accentuate the clarity of the stone and can make characteristics more easily visible. A poor cut in contrast will cause the stone to leak light and appear dull and as a result the diamond s inclusions will be more visible and its color will.