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The quality of a diamond is assessed in four ways — Cut The art of cutting diamonds has been so refined that a precise mathematical formula has been developed. It calls for most diamonds to be cut with 58 facets; each placed at a precise angle to the other. It is the work of a master cutter that allows the diamonds to be cut in such a way as to permit the maximum amount of light to be reflected through the diamond. A good cut, or make, has more scintillation, or sparkle. |
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Color Totally colorless diamonds are very rare and represent the highest color grade. It is the totally colorless diamond that acts as a prism, allowing light to pass through and be transformed into rainbows of color. Diamonds are occasionally recovered with a strong, bright color — green, red, blue and amber. These fancy color diamonds, when large, are collectors items — fetching commensurate prices. |
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Clarity refers to the degree to which a diamond is free of interior or exterior blemishes, or inclusions. Diamonds, more than any other gemstone, have the capability to produce the maximum amount of brilliance. And a diamond that is virtually free of inclusions, commonly called flaws, is the highest quality because nothing interferes with the light passing through the diamond. Diamond clarity is determined by viewing it through a 10-power magnification by a trained eye. Minute inclusions do not mar its beauty or endanger its durability. |
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As with all precious stones, the weight, and therefore the size, of a diamond is expressed in carats. The carat originated in a natural unit of weight — the seeds of the carob tree (keration). Diamonds were traditionally weighed against these seeds until the system was standardized and one carat was fixed at 200 milligrams (1/5 of a gram). One carat is divided into 100 points so that a diamond of 150 points weight 1.5 carats. Size is the most obvious factor in determining the value of a diamond. But two diamonds of equal size can have very unequal values, depending on their quality. A diamond of high quality can be found in all size ranges. |
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