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How is diamond quality checked?
Diamond professionals use the grading system developed by GIA in the 1950s, which established the use of four important factors to describe and classify diamonds: Clarity, Color, Cut, and Carat Weight. The same relationship between rarity and value exists for clarity, cut, and carat weight.
What is considered a good quality diamond?
This is what good quality is: Good quality (color and clarity) is considered SI1 clarity and a G-H in color (as in these beautiful diamonds HERE). SI1, G-H is good. It’s an above-average diamond that’s very popular on the market.
What is a fancy grade diamond?
Fancy shape designates all the different diamond cuts that are not round brilliant cuts, regardless of color. Most of the diamonds that are extracted from the earth are in the colorless to light yellow range (D to Z grade). Fancy color diamonds go off this scale, as they have a distinct and opulent color.
What are flawless diamonds?
A flawless (FL) diamond shows no inclusions at 10x, and they’re very rare—fewer than 1\% of all diamonds receive an FL clarity rating. Flawless diamonds are incredibly rare, because most diamonds feature naturally occurring inclusions.
Are fancy diamonds real?
Are Colored Diamonds Natural? Natural fancy color diamonds are completely authentic in every way. The colors were developed within the stones through nature and over millions of years formed into the rough stones found in the mines throughout the world.
What are the 5 C’s of diamonds?
The 5 C’s of Diamonds (Yes, 5): How to Select the Perfect Engagement Ring
- The First C: Cut of a Diamond.
- The Second C: Color of a Diamond.
- The Third C: Clarity of a Diamond.
- The Fourth C: Carat Size of a Diamond.
- The Fifth C: Certification of a Diamond.
- Brilliant Round Cut Diamond.
- Princess Cut Diamond.
- Marquise Cut Diamond.