- Diamond Color: Color refers to the level of saturation at which a diamond’s body color approaches colorlessness. Diamonds are graded into a scale of colors ranging from D to Z, D being colorless, to Z having the most saturation of color.
- Diamond Clarity: This refers to the level of imperfections or inclusions in a diamond. Diamonds are graded into a scale of clarity ranging from flawless to I3 depending on how large the inclusions are and how easily they can be seen. Below is a illustration on how these inclusions would look under a 10x magnification.
- Cut: A diamond cut to the proper proportions will allow light to enter the facets, become refracted, and exit through the top with great brilliance. Diamonds cut too shallow or too deep lose the light through the sides and bottom. In order for a diamond to attain optimal light dispersion it should carry a cut grade of Very Good or higher. When a diamond is cut to excellent proportions, it produces the maximum luster and fire.
Cut Quality Chart:
DEPTH PERCENTAGES CUT GRADE IDEAL TO EXCELLENT VERY GOOD GOOD Round 59-62.9% 58-63.9% 57-65% Asscher Emerald 60-75% 58-76% 57-79% Princess Radiant 64-75% 60-79% 57-82% Pear Marquise 59-64% 57-67% 53-74% Oval 59-64% 57-67% 56-70% Heart 58-63% 57-64% 56-65% Cushion 60-72% 58-76% 56-79% TABLE PERCENTAGES CUT GRADE IDEAL TO EXCELLENT VERY GOOD GOOD Round 53-62% 52-63% 51-66% Asscher Emerald 58-74% 55-79% 52-82% Princess Radiant 58-74% 57-78% 56-82% Pear Marquise 53-63% 48-67% 46-70% Oval 53-63% 52-65% 51-69% Heart 52-62% 51-64% 50-66% Cushion 56-64% 55-65% 54-69% - Diamond Anatomy:
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