What You Need To Know About Diamond Cut Grade All Entries
Just about everyone knows about the “Four Cs” and how those characteristics are capable of influencing the value of a specific diamond. In order to refresh your memory if one of the Cs has escaped you, they are as follows:
- Cut
- Clarity
- Carat
- Color
Out of all of these characteristics, it is most often the diamond cut grade that is most difficult to determine. In the diamond trade, experts rely on standards for diamond cuts that have been set by the Gemological Institute of America for the assessment of a diamond’s quality.
Beyond the Four Cs
There are many factors beyond the cut, clarity, carat, and color of a diamond, and the most commonly overlooked of these relates to the proportion of the diamond. Proportion influences the diamond cut grade significantly.
Proportion and Cut
The proportion of a diamond is determined by the relationship between several influencing factors, which are:
- Size
- Shape
- Angle
These factors, along with how the diamond has been cut, will affect the way that light interacts with the diamond. To understand the role this plays in assessing the value of a diamond, it is important to understand the following terms:
- Brilliance: refers to how reflections of white light create brightness Fire: refers to how light disperses into colors of the visible spectrum Polish: refers to each facet and how it is polished
- Scintillation: refers to the occurrence of sparkle or light when the diamond or light source is moved
- Symmetry: refers to the alignment of the diamond's facets.
The many factors that will influence the value of the diamond based on diamond cut grades make a GIA Gemologist invaluable when determining the quality of a diamond. These specialists have been highly trained and are very knowledgeable with regard to the many aspects of assessing the quality of a diamond and its inherent value. Call (480) 949-9299 today to learn more about diamond cut grades from the GIA gemologists at Ralph Mueller & Associates, an established jeweler that has been buying diamonds in Arizona for nearly three decades.