Diamond Chart

02/14/2020

Diamond color is a very important part of the diamond 4Cs and forms one of the core for evaluating the quality and value of a diamond.

Executive Summary Diamond color is a very important part of the diamond 4Cs and forms one of the core for evaluating the quality and value of a diamond. The diamond color grade scale invented by the GIA has 23 different grades of diamond color. These 23 diamond color grades are further divided into....

02/14/2020

The emerald diamond is a rectangular-shaped diamond with 50 – 58 facets. The number of facets may differ among different emeralds and it basically depends on the pavilion and the number of rows on its crown. The length to width ratio that is appropriate for the emerald cut is 1.5 to 1 or 1.7 to 1.

Executive Summary The emerald diamond is a rectangular-shaped diamond with 50 – 58 facets. The number of facets may differ among different emeralds and it basically depends on the pavilion and the number of rows on its crown. The length to width ratio that is appropriate for the emerald cut is 1.5...

02/11/2020

The oval diamonds are one of the fancy diamond shapes that is very susceptible to the bow-tie effect. The presence of this effect in the diamond is a big disadvantage to the diamond as it reduces the beauty and attractiveness of the diamond, especially if it is very obvious. If the bowtie is little or not very visible, you can still buy the diamond at a reduced price. But if it is very obvious, you should stay away from such a diamond.

Executive summary Popular diamond cut that is used mainly for engagement rings and pendants. It has an illusion that allows the finger of the wearer to appear longer than it actually is. Depending on the buyer’s preference, they can either get a wide oval diamond or a narrow oval diamond. The over...

02/08/2020

Diamond carat weight can be manipulated to fit your budget. It is usually the last of the 4Cs that you consider when buying a diamond. Larger diamonds with higher carat weight are usually rarer in nature than smaller diamonds with lower carat weight. The bigger diamonds are usually more expensive than the smaller ones because of their rarity.

Executive Summary The carat weight of a diamond refers to the weight of the diamond and not the size of the diamond-like people have wrongly presumed. In many cases, it determines or is closely related to the size of the diamond but it is not the unit for measuring diamond size. Diamond size is meas...

02/08/2020

It is common knowledge that the radiant cut shares a couple of features with some of the other cuts around, there is a need to understand the unique features of this cut so as to easily identify it if paired together with other cuts in a shop.

Of all gemstones extracted beneath the earth, diamonds are the most precious. Subject to varied applications, diamonds are always a product in hot demand and represent significant economic value in terms of foreign exchange to the countries where they are majorly mined with the income generated from...

02/05/2020

The carat weight of a diamond refers to the weight of the diamond and not the size of the diamond-like people have wrongly presumed. In many cases, it determines or is closely related to the size of the diamond but it is not the unit for measuring diamond size. Diamond size is measured in millimeters (mm) while diamond weight is measured in carat weight (ct.).

02/05/2020

There are about 9 different diamond cut which also represents the different shapes of diamonds as well.

Executive Summary The cut of a diamond is the most important of the 4Cs (cut, color, clarity, and carat weight) used to evaluate a diamond. It is the first thing you notice in a diamond because it determines the overall beauty and brilliance of the diamond. The brilliance, fire, and scintillation th...

02/03/2020

VVS is the short form for very very slightly included. Diamonds with this clarity grade usually have very very small inclusions that cannot be seen with the naked eye. It is one of the highest clarity grades and the inclusion are so small that even under 10X magnification, it’s difficult to still see them.

Executive summary The 4Cs of a diamond is the parameter for evaluating a grading a diamond. The cut determines the fire, brilliance, and scintillation in the diamond. The carat weight is a function of the diamond’s weight but the clarity has to do with impurities and blemishes on the diamond. VVS ...

02/03/2020

Buying your diamond online has its own advantages and disadvantages just like buying from a retail store does as well. The choice of where to buy from depends on what works best for you.

Executive Summary Buying your diamond online has its own advantages and disadvantages just like buying from a retail store does as well. The choice of where to buy from depends on what works best for you. Advantages of Buying Online Cheaper prices Large diamond inventory. More information about the....

02/01/2020

The cut of a diamond is the most important of the 4Cs (cut, color, clarity, and carat weight) used to evaluate a diamond. It is the first thing you notice in a diamond because it determines the overall beauty and brilliance of the diamond.

Executive Summary The cut of a diamond is the most important of the 4Cs (cut, color, clarity, and carat weight) used to evaluate a diamond. It is the first thing you notice in a diamond because it determines the overall beauty and brilliance of the diamond. The brilliance, fire, and scintillation th...

02/01/2020

The carat weight of a diamond refers to the weight of the diamond and not the size of the diamond-like people have wrongly presumed. In many cases, it determines or is closely related to the size of the diamond but it is not the unit for measuring diamond size. Diamond size is measured in millimeters (mm) while diamond weight is measured in carat weight (ct.).

Executive Summary The carat weight of a diamond refers to the weight of the diamond and not the size of the diamond-like people have wrongly presumed. In many cases, it determines or is closely related to the size of the diamond but it is not the unit for measuring diamond size. Diamond size is meas...

01/30/2020

The emerald diamond is a step cut diamond known to produce an effect known as the “hall of mirrors” effect. This effect or illusion creates flashes of white light that are bright when compared to the dark planes that are within the steps of the diamond.

Executive Summary The emerald diamond is a rectangular-shaped diamond with 50 – 58 facets. The number of facets may differ among different emeralds and it basically depends on the pavilion and the number of rows on its crown. The length to width ratio that is appropriate for the emerald cut is 1.5...