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 Diamond cut
refers to the angles and magnitude created while the diamond is turned into a
polished jewel ready to be worn by diamond lovers. Initially such concepts as «cut»
and «shape» should not be confused in regards to the diamond. In general, shape
means the entire look of the diamond itself that is such attributes as oval, emerald,
or pear. When you see the diamond characteristics in a certificate that says «cut»
it indicates only characteristics of the diamond in regards to its qualities, but
not the shape. Unfortunately some jewelers are not aware of the difference
between these two words and their meaning as they are to be.
Diamond cut
is the only one and the most important of the 4 Cs, namely color, clarity,
carat and cut that is not naturally created when the diamond is originated. So
it is useful and interesting to comprehend how this quality affects the
properties and values of a diamond. A quality cut makes a diamond shine, and it
seems that brightness comes to its very best in the diamond. The angles and proportions
of any diamond are determining factors for the diamonds to keep and retract
light, which leads to brilliance.
When a
diamond is well-cut and well proportioned by the craftsman, it will make good
use of light, allowing it to be dispersed and reflected from one facet to
another, releasing its brightness, fire and beauty. If a diamond is cut too
deeply, light will escape through the sides, causing it to appear darker and
less brilliant than it is.
When the
diamond is cut too shallow the light that enters through the face reaches the
facets and then goes away from the sides or bottom of the diamond without much
reflecting back to the eye. And there will be less brilliance as a consequence,
as the brilliance is one of the main attractive features of diamonds as it is
widely known.
Most
gemologists believe that the diamonds are best cut when they follow a formula intended
to create brilliance to the highest extent. This formula can be traced in the
proportions of the diamond. And the most important factor here is how the depth
is compared to the diameter, and how the width of the table is compared to the width
of the diamond.
Nevertheless,
it is quite difficult for simple outsiders to recognize and identify between a
Perfect Cut and a Bad Cut.
Since cut
is one of the important of 4Cs, several methods of assessment have been elaborated
with the purpose to allow consumers understand and recognize diamond cut. And
here are such grades to have a look:
* perfect
* first-class
* very good
* good quality
* fair & bad
What is
recommended to buy?
One chooses
the grade of a cut depending on financial resources and taste. In order to know
the grading levels you should understand the various grades. And here are the
general hints with descriptions:
Perfect Cut
This type
of cutting implies increase of brilliance to the maximum extent, and the classically
smaller table sizes of these diamonds have the extra advantage of creating a
great volume of shining or 'fire' as well. Perfect quality diamonds are only
for the persons who are happy to realize that they have one of the finest
things that money can buy and who are happy with it. This category applies only
to round diamonds.
First-class
Cut
In regards
to round diamonds, many First-class Cut diamonds are cut similar to any Perfect
Cut diamonds, though they often can be bought at quite lower prices than AGS Perfect
Cuts. They should ensure utmost brilliance and fire. Like the Perfect Cut,
these diamonds are intended for persons who enjoy the idea that they possess one of the finest things that money
can buy.
Very Good
These kinds
of diamonds reflect most of the light penetrating into them shining very well.
When making this kind of diamonds the craftsmen choose the cutters to drift
slightly from the preferred diamond sizes in order to create a larger diamond. As
a consequence these diamonds slightly go outside of some customers' preferences
and orders in terms of table size or belt width, though, in most cases many characteristics
of diamonds in this range will go beyond certain parameters of diamonds in the Perfect
or First-class ranges. Thus, the price for these diamonds is slightly below than
First-class cuts.
Good
They are diamonds
retracting much of the light that penetrates them. Their sizes go outside of
the preferred range because the cutter choose to make the largest possible
diamond from the original rough crystal, rather than cutting extra weight off
to create a smaller First-class quality diamond. Diamonds in this variety propose
an excellent reduction of expenses to customers who do want to fall outside the
budget without sacrificing class or beauty of the diamond.
Fair & Bad
A diamond that
was fairly or poorly graded, and that reflects poor amount of light into them
is the bad-cut diamond. Predominantly these diamonds are cut to increase the carat
weight over most other considerations to the maximum extent.
You can be
confident that concrete and comprehensive measures are being taken to ensure
the authenticity and beauty of the diamonds.
Your
diamond is a purchase for the lifetime and you should just care of it as
properly as it needs.
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