Rough diamonds can be cut by experts for virtually any shape and size

Some of the most popular are round, oval, princess, emerald, marquise, pear, heart, triangle and radiant. The size of a polished diamond is the only contribution to human at its beauty, fire and brilliance.

Because of his extraordinary ability to reflect light, the round brilliant diamond is the shape Most popular today.

Cut determines the amount of reflected light that comes from the top of a diamond. To better cutting, release more light from above, the brightest and most beautiful diamond.

Cutting is important? Many gemologists consider cut to be the most important feature of diamond

• A poorly cut diamond will seem relatively dull although the clarity and colors are perfect. When light is reflected through the walls and bottom of the diamond, not the top, the brightness and fire are greatly reduced.
• The "well-cut diamond" reflects almost all light across the top, it will be most beautiful and most valuable.

So why not learn more about cut? Diamond sellers prefer to talk about carat color and clarity. Because these measures are relatively simple to explain:

• Carat weight is an accurate measure
• The color is easily determined by comparing the diamond to 'master stones'
• Clarity is a little harder to judge, but are well established rules and standards that are accepted by all reputable diamond grading laboratories Moreover, the size classification a diamond is complex. This analysis of all proportions of the diamond as a whole that determines the grade cut.

Even the most respected gemological laboratories try to avoid cutting classification. In fact, only the AGS (American Gemological Society) has introduced a system for grading cut. Hopefully, the GIA, EGL, LGUs will follow their example.

How credit rating is cut? First, look parts of a diamond that are considered when evaluating cut:

Diameter
the width of the diamond as measured through Belt

Table
the largest facet of a diamond

Crown
Upper part of the diamond crown spread belt to the table

Girdle
narrow band around the widest part of the diamond belt separates the crown flag

Pavilion
the lower part of the diamond pavilion extends from the belt to the culet

Culet
facet at the tip of the diamond Excellent cut diamond culet were invisible to the naked eye

Depth
the height of the diamond depth is measured from the table to the culet

To determine the cut grade of diamond

• All proportions of the diamond are considered
• All the angles between the faces and facets are measured

The symmetry of the diamond is evaluated final score of the cut diamond is determined by its weakest component. For example, an "extremely narrow" belt will mean a cut grade poor, even if all other measures is ideal.

Remember: only about 3% of polished diamonds are ideal cuts. They are exquisite and rare precious stones that reflect back 96% or more of the light that enters through the table.

No characteristic other diamond has so much impact on prices!

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