Choosing The Cut of A Diamond
An article contributed by featured author: Allen Jesson
Famous DiamondsAmong the most well known diamonds is the Hope. This 45.52 carat steel blue diamond is currently on display at the Smithsonian. The ..... There are many different cuts of diamonds
to choose from. The cut essentially refers to
the shape that the diamond is cut into –
unless you are in the diamond or jewelry
Colored DiamondsFancy colored diamonds are all the rage these days. Gemologists have developed new ways to create versions that ..... business, but this shape has a great impact
on the much the diamond sparkles.
The most popular cuts are heart, marquise,
oval, pear, princess, round, trillion, and
emerald cuts. The shape has an impact on
how much the diamond sparkles, but the
actual cutting itself – when the diamond
How To Spot A Fake DiamondIn this world of advanced technology it is almost impossible to simply look at a diamond and determine whether it is real or not – ..... cutter actually cuts the diamond into a
particular shape – also matters a great
deal. If the diamond is poorly cut, it will lose
its sparkle.
However, in the diamond industry, the cut of
a diamond doesn’t refer to its shape at all.
Selecting DiamondsDiamonds are graded for certification by laboratories using grading criteria. Four of these criteria ..... Instead, this is a reference to the stone’s
depth, width, brilliance, durability, clarity, and
other aspects of the diamond. Common
cutting problems include a missing or off
center culet, misalignment, a diamond that
is too thick or too thin, cracks, or broken
culets.
Choosing The Cut Of A DiamondThere are many different cuts of diamonds to choose from. The cut essentially refers to the shape that the diamond is cut ..... When shopping for a diamond, you should
of course choose the shape that you like the
best, but then look at several different
diamonds of that shape to find the one with
the best cut – the one that sparkles the most,
in all types of lighting.
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