Diamond Buyer's Guide
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beauty and value depend on the subtle interplay of the 4C's - also known as the Cut, Colour,
Clarity and carat Weight. These features together reflect the rarity and value of a diamond.
Clarity and carat Weight. These features together reflect the rarity and value of a diamond.
The Anatomy of a Diamond
To buy wisely, it is important to understand what to look for. Part of this understanding is
overall appearance of a cut gem. As Round Brilliant cut diamonds are the most often
purchased shape of a diamond, this would be a good example to use to explain important
features to examine when purchasing a diamond.
To buy wisely, it is important to understand what to look for. Part of this understanding is
overall appearance of a cut gem. As Round Brilliant cut diamonds are the most often
purchased shape of a diamond, this would be a good example to use to explain important
features to examine when purchasing a diamond.
Facets: The angles and shapes of the facets are calculated mathematically to
enhance the natural brilliance of a diamond.
entrance and exit area for light.
Crown: This is the part above the girdle that reaches from the widest part up to the
table.
Pavilion: This is the part below the girdle that reaches from the widest part down to the
culet.
Girdle: This is the widest part of a diamond and is where the diameter of a diamond is
measured.
Culet: This is the bottom point of the pavilion. This point is sometimes cut into a
Depth: This is the measured distance from the table to the culet. The depth of a
diamond determines the cut ratios.
enhance the natural brilliance of a diamond.
entrance and exit area for light.
Crown: This is the part above the girdle that reaches from the widest part up to the
table.
Pavilion: This is the part below the girdle that reaches from the widest part down to the
culet.
Girdle: This is the widest part of a diamond and is where the diameter of a diamond is
measured.
Culet: This is the bottom point of the pavilion. This point is sometimes cut into a
Depth: This is the measured distance from the table to the culet. The depth of a
diamond determines the cut ratios.
Cut Carat Weight You will need Acrobat Reader to access these pages. Click here to download. Other interesting information about diamonds: The History of the Kimberley Process and Conflict Diamonds The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) Canadian Diamonds The Canadian Diamond Code of Conduct - The Code And Coming Soon: Fancy Colour Diamonds Synthetic Diamonds |
The eight important factors in the cut of a diamond are: Facets Table Diameter Pavilion Girdle Depth Culet. |
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